2020 – 2021 F.I.S.H. Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation
REGISTRATION Information
Grades 1st – 5th
_FISH (Faith Initiative Starts at Home) is Corpus Christi’s faith formation program for children in grades 1 through 5.
For the most up to date information, please go to our new Corpus Christi Children’s Faith Formation (CFF) Google site – https://sites.google.com/view/ccav-cff/cff-programs
FISH offers Wednesday classes at Corpus Christi, as well as Virtual or Home Study_
Registration is required for all options for ALL families (returning and new)
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For more information, and to register your child, please access the 2021 – 2022 FISH Registration Form
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2021-2022 Children’s Faith Formation Calendar
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Information:
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1. Preparation of First Holy Eucharist begins in 1st grade (or any grade after) and is usually a two-consecutive year process. Children must be baptized before they can receive First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Children must be re-registered each year. &
2. Baptism certificates must be turned in with registration or within 1 month of registering for Sacramental Preparation. &
3. Families whose children are preparing for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are also required to attend at least 3 Intergenerational Events EACH year they are enrolled in Sacramental Preparation Please Note: Attendance at Intergenerational Events must include family members AND student. &
4. Attendance at a Sacramental Preparation Retreat. Please Note: Attendance at Sacramental Preparation Retreat must include one or both parents/guardians AND student. &
Sign-ups for the Sacramental Preparation Retreat will occur after the last Intergenerational Event AND after determining the students who have fulfilled all the First Reconciliation and First Eucharist requirements. An email will be sent notifying parents to sign-up. &
Please see the FISH calendar above for the Sacramental Preparation Retreat dates, First Reconciliation dates, and First Communion Weekend dates.
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If you have further questions, please feel free to contact our FISH Coordinator, Maria Inciong, at MariaInciong@CorpusChristiAlisoViejo.org. or call her at 949.389.9008.
2019 – 2020 Circle of Grace
What is “Circle of Grace”? / A General Overview – cog_philosophy_goals
Action steps to take regarding sensitive situations – cog_reference_key-steps_for_leaders
Cicle of Grace Vocabulary by grade level – cog_vocabulary_grade_1-5cog_
Circle of Grace Grade 1 Lesson – cog_lesson_plan_grade_1
Circle of Grace Grade 2 Lesson – cog_lesson_plan_grade_2
Circle of Grace Grade 3 Lesson cog_lesson_plan_grade_3
Circle of Grace Grade 4 Lesson – cog_lesson_plan_grade_4
Circle of Grace Grade 5 Lesson – cog_lesson_plan_grade_5
Child and Youth Protection Information
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FISH NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
FISH is in need of volunteer teachers and aides for our elementary aged children (Grades 1-5)
All teachers will be partnered & will receive training
Teachers and Aides need to be:
Registered members of Corpus Christi
Confirmed and actively practicing Catholics
Enjoy working with children
All adult volunteers must be fingerprinted and safe-environment cleared.
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FISH Servant Leader (Volunteer) Form
For any questions you may have about our F.I.S.H. program, please contact our F.I.S.H. Coordinator Maria Inciong at: 949.389.9209 or mariainciong@corpuschristialisoviejo.org
