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The Sacred Triduum

The liturgy of the church beckons to us this week. The Triduum (three days) concludes Lent and moves us into the joy of the Easter season. The Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on the evening of Holy Thursday with Adoration and night prayer; Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord in which we venerate the cross; Holy Saturday with morning prayer and the Easter Vigil at night. The Easter Vigil celebrates all that is new with the rising of Jesus.

The Vigil is ripe with symbols and meaning: the new fire (outside of the church), the lighting of the Easter Candle symbolizing light piercing the darkness through the resurrection of Jesus, the faithful processing behind the Easter Candle singing “Christ our light” as we enter the church as a community, the Word of God recounting salvation history through Old and New Testament readings and psalms, the lights coming on as we sing the Gloria for the first time since the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, receiving the Eucharist together, the Easter flowers, the lighting of the sanctuary lamp and the rousing singing.

Our small communities have been preparing for this great liturgy for six weeks. The Lenten reflecions have prepared us well for the celebrations. All of us on the NAFSCC Board wish you a blessed Holy Week and Easter Season

Registration and Info

FLEC Children's Track

 

K Through 3rd Grade

The children’s track at the Eucharistic Congress for children in K – 3rd grade is built to resemble a one day “Vacation Bible School.” The Congress’s theme and Eucharistic focus is explored with crafts, music, storytelling, guided Adoration, and other supportive materials presented through a variety of media.

4th Grade Through 6th Grade

The children’s track at the Eucharistic Congress for children in grades 4 through 6th is designed to engage this age group in several activities that enhance their knowledge about the Mass and the Eucharist. These young participants will move from station to station exploring and sharing how they can “Live In ‘His” Love” through participation in the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. A guided Adoration will also occur in this track.

Registration Fee

Pay Registration Fee
IMPORTANT: In addition to paying the registration fee, you must fill out a registration form in the section below for each child.  Payments may also be made via check and mailed with the registration forms.
The registration fee for children is $5 PRIOR TO March 9th for one or $15 per child AFTER March 9th.  So please register early.  This fee will ensure a place for your child in the track and also provide materials and a snack.

Please note:  There is no registration fee for 7th grade and above as they are welcome to join the teen track.  Also there will be no childcare available.

 Registration

IMPORTANT: In addition to paying the registration fee, you must fill out a registration form in the section below for each child.  You also must mail the registration form with your signature to the address listed on the form.  Emails or faxes of the form will not be accepted.  We must have your original signature on the forms.   

Children’s Registration Form (English)

Children’s Registration Form (Spanish)