Mustard Seeds (K-2) and Loaves & Fishes (3-5) sessions are Family Sessions (parents and children together – children may not be dropped off.) If you have children in both Mustard Seeds (K-2) and Loaves & Fishes (3-5), you can attend either session on the same theme with all your children – choose the date that works best for your family.
Sacrament Prep for First Reconciliation and First Communion (2+) sessions are Family Sessions.
See page 2 for First Reconciliation and First Communion dates.Salt & Light (6&7) sessions are either Family Sessions or Student Sessions as noted.
Confirmation Prep (8+) groups meet on their own schedules. See page 2 for Important liturgy, retreat, and Confirmation dates.
Session Schedule
OCTOBER 2026
October 25
10:15-11:00am St. Paul: Mustard Seeds (K-2) The Communion of Saints
NOVEMBER 2026
November 1
10:15-11:00am St. John: Loaves & Fishes (3-5) The Communion of Saints
5:00pm Youth Mass St. John: Confirmation Prep (8+) Confirmation Enrollment Mass
November 8
10:15-11:00am St. Paul: Sacrament Prep (2+) Introduction to the Sacrament Year
4:00-4:45pm St. Paul: Salt & Light (6&7) The Communion of Saints (Family Session)
November 22
10:15-11:00am St. Paul: Mustard Seeds (K-2) AND Loaves & Fishes (3-5) Advent Retreat
DECEMBER 2026
December 13
10:15-11:00am St. Paul: Sacrament Prep (2+) The Incarnation
4:00-4:45pm St. Paul: Salt & Light (6&7) Advent Service Project (Student Session)
JANUARY 2027
January 10
10:15-11:00am St. Paul: Loaves & Fishes (3-5) Ten Commandments and Beatitudes
January 24
10:15-11:00am St. Paul: Mustard Seeds (K-2) Ten Commandments and Beatitudes
January 31
10:15-11:00am St. John: Sacrament Prep (2+) Preparing Our Hearts
4:00-4:45 St. John: Salt & Light (6&7) Ten Commandments and Beatitudes (Family Session)
FEBRUARY 2027
February 28
9:00am Mass St. Paul: Mustard Seeds (K-2) AND Loaves & Fishes (3-5) AND Sacrament Prep (2+) Teaching Mass
4:00-4:45pm St. Paul: Salt & Light (6&7) Lent (Student Session)
MARCH 2027
March 12
Time TBD (Evening) St. John: Salt & Light (6&7), Confirmation Prep (8+), Youth Ministry (9-12) Teen Reconciliation Service
March 14
10:15-11:00am St. Paul: Sacrament Prep (2+) Preparing for First Reconciliation
March 15
5:00pm St. John: Sacrament Prep (2+) First Reconciliation Service
APRIL 2027
April 4
10:15-11:00am St. John: Mustard Seeds (K-2) The Holy Spirit
April 11
10:15-11:00am St. Paul: Sacrament Prep (2+) Preparing for First Eucharist
April 25
10:15-11:00am St. Paul: Loaves & Fishes (3-5) The Holy Spirit
4:00-4:45pm St. Paul: Salt & Light (6&7) The Holy Spirit (Student Session)
First Reconciliation and First Communion Important Dates
First Reconciliation Service
Monday, March 15 5:00pm at St. John
First Communion Masses
In keeping with the Family Faith Formation model and the guidance of the Archdiocese of Boston, children receive their First Holy Communion with their families at a Sunday Mass, the same way they will receive the sacrament throughout their lives. Groups of First Communicants will receive the Sacrament at 9:00am Family Masses in the spring.
Sunday, May 2 9:00am Family Mass at St. John
Sunday, May 9 9:00am Family Mass at St. Paul
Sunday, May 16 9:00am Family Mass at St. John
Sunday, May 23 9:00am Family Mass at St. Paul
Confirmation Important Dates
Confirmation Reconciliation Service and Retreat
Friday, March 12 Time TBD (evening) at St. John
Confirmation Masses
Tuesday, April 27 6:00pm at St. John: Required Rehearsal for Candidates
Wednesday, April 28 5:00pm Mass at St. John (Candidates & Sponsors arrive by 4:15pm)
Monday, May 3 6:00pm at St. Paul: Required Rehearsal for Candidates
Tuesday, May 4 7:00pm Mass at St. Paul (Candidates and Sponsors arrive by 6:15pm)