Michael G. Sacilowski, Director of Religious Education
Michael G. Sacilowski, Director

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Michael G. Sacilowski has served the parish as the lead member of the RCIA team educating as they become full members of the Church on a weekly basis and as the Sacramental Coordinator at Queen of Martyrs working hand-in-hand with the former parish C.R.E., Mrs. Rita Sandage.  Click to Learn More!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
 
The cost for students will be $60 for one, $85 for two students, and $100 for three or more.  Our program will consist of the Generations of Faith (GOF) Intergenerational curriculum each month. GOF will involve the whole family each month.  In addition, there will be 6 classes each for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. If you would prefer, you can register by printing the online Registration Form at queenofmartyrsbuffalo.com and then mailing it in to the address on the form or by bringing it in to the GOF session on October 6th.  If you need additional information, you can contact the Religious Education Department via the email address (qmre121@verizon.net).

GENERATIONS OF FAITH
 
The second monthly session of our program begins on Saturday, October 6 with the 6:00 pm Mass.  After Mass the family meal and program continues until 9:00 pm in the Church Hall (below the church).  This month the theme is Praying the Rosary.  St. Francis will be telling us about his life of riches to rags, which brought him the greatest treasure ever. 

 Confirmation Classes for Students
               
Confirmation Classes  on Monday, September 24, Oct. 1, 15, 22, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Music Room (School Building) next to the Religious education Office. 

PARISH SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM AND
ENROLLMENT MASS FOR 2ND & 3RD GRADE STUDENTS
               
The enrollment Mass for students receiving the Sacraments of First Penance & First Eucharist is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, at the 6:00 pm Mass.  This enrollment Mass is for both students & their families attending Religious Education.
                The first Parent meeting for the Sacrament of First Penance (Parents Only) is on Monday, October 15, at 7:00 pm in the Church Hall (below the church).
                The first Parent meeting for the Sacrament of First Eucharist (Parents Only) is on Monday, October 22, at 7:00 pm in the Church Hall (below the church).

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

R.C.I.A.

The Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) Program is for adults interested in becoming members of the Roman Catholic Church, adult Roman Catholics who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, and Catholics interested in Adult Education.  Classes begin in the fall.  Please contact Michael Sacilowski to receive more information or to register (895-2162 or qmre121@verizon.net).

CATHOLIC CONFIRMATION

In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. According to Catholic doctrine, they are now strengthened in their Christian life.  

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION FORM

CONFIRMATION CALENDAR 2018

Generations of Faith

The Religious Education program at our church runs from September - April in which the primary family faith formation educators of the children are the parents. The entire family joins other families for monthly sessions to learn and grow further in their faith. Attendance (parents and students) at monthly sessions is mandatory.

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Click Here to Download Registration Form

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