Faith Formation

The goal of Faith Formation at St. Ann's Basilica Parish is to support your relationship with God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In this section, you will find resources and information to live Catholic Stewardship by increasing your faith, strengthening your hope, and deepening your love of God and neighbor. Knowing God involves a relationship. God reveals Himself to us, and we respond to this gift as thankful stewards of His providence.

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Faith Formation Sacraments

Baptism

The parish family of St. Ann's Basilica is happy you have chosen to have your child baptized. In the waters of baptism, we become members of the Body of Christ--God's People; we are configured to Jesus Christ the High Priest and share in his prophetic, kingly, and priestly mission; original sin is remitted. Baptism is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation.

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Holy Eucharist

The Lord wants us all to know and understand His truth, so we can embrace it wholeheartedly and live by it. Christ reminds us, “The truth shall make you free.”

If your child is ready for First Holy Communion, contact our Director of Religious Education Today

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Confirmation

Confirmation enriches the baptized with the strength of the Holy Spirit so that they can better witness to Christ in word and deed. Anointed by the Holy Spirit at Confirmation, Christians strengthen their bond with the Church and become better equipped to carry out the Church’s mission of love and service.

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A Safe Environment

St. Ann's Basilica maintains a strict training protocol for clergy, employees and volunteers who provide direct services to or have contact with children. As mandated reporters of child abuse, all clergy, employees and volunteers, before working with children, will be required to complete the Safe Environment Training provided by the Diocese of Scranton as well as complete the Virtus training course and present a certificate of completion to the parish Safe Environment Coordinator.

Adult Faith Formation

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - St. Ann's Basilica Parish

RCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the way that the Catholic Church helps people prepare for life as an adult Catholic. If you are interested in becoming Catholic, completing your own sacraments of initiation (e.g., communion or confirmation), or just wish to have questions about the faith answered, this is the St. Ann's Basilica Parish for you!

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November 8, 2023

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