OCIA - The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Ministry Center, FL, United States
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults meetings. For those already registered who are not baptized, baptized another Christian Faith, or are adult Catholics who need their First Communion and Confirmation.
Meetings: Thursdays in the Ministry Center, 6:00-8:00pm.

You must be pre-registered to attend. Contact Michael at the Parish Office (239-334-2161) to register.

Faith Formation Grades K-4
2025-12-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-11 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-18 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Xavier Parish Hall, 2050 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, 33901, United States
Religious Education for grades K – 4.

Middle School Youth Group Grades 5-8
2025-12-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-11 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-18 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Ministry Center, FL, United States
Middle School Youth Group is our Religious Education Program for grades 5 – 8.

High School Youth Group Grades 9 -12
2025-12-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-18 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Ministry Center, FL, United States
High School Youth Group is our Religious Education Program for grades 9 – 12.

Sacramental Prep Classes for First Communion and Confirmation
2026-01-11 09:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-01 09:00 - 12:30
Sacramental Prep Classes.
These classes are for those students (and a parent must also attend) who will be receiving their First Confession and First Communion, or Confirmation for the 2025/26 school year. Sacramental Prep Classes are on these dates: October 5, November 2, December 7, 2025; January 11, February 1, March 8, and April 19, 2026.
THIS IS FOR 3 SPECIFIC GROPS OF STUDENTS LISTED BELOW:

St. Francis Xavier School students in the 2nd grade (or from grades 3-8 who have not yet received their First Communion)
Bishop Verot Students in the 9th AND 10th grades
All public school/home schooled students in Communion 2 Class at the Faith Formation weekly class.

You must already be registered to attend these classes and you must complete 2 consecutive years in order to receive one of these sacraments.

Living the Discerning Life: The Spiritual Teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Xavier Hall Annex, 2050 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
Please enhance your Lenten Journey as we will be starting the series “Living the Discerning Life: The Spiritual Teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola” which goes into depth on the 14 rules for discernment. The 5-part series run on Tuesdays through March 3rd. The ending will coincide a week prior to our Lenten Retreat, also based on Ignatian Spirituality. There is no cost to attend. Space is limited, so you must call the Parish Office at 239-334-2161 to register. Call early so you do not miss out!
What: Living the Discerning Life: The Spiritual Teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola
When: Tuesdays, February 3rd – March 3rd from 6:00-8:30pm
Where: St. Francis Xavier Parish Annex
Cost: No Cost

How To Lent: Understanding the Pillars of Lent
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Xavier Hall Annex, 2050 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
How to Lent is a video series that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Guided by Solenne Santiago and with the help of priests and religious, this series will challenge our preconceived notions about Lent, laying out a roadmap for entering the season with a purpose. Don’t let Lent sneak up on you like it did last year. Instead, heed the call of St. John the Baptist by preparing for the Lord, using How to Lent to transform your spiritual life this Lenten season. There is no cost to attend. You must register by calling the Parish Office at 239-334-2161.

What: How To Lent
When: Thursday, February 19th at 11:00am and 6:00pm. It is the same presentation at 11:00am and 6:00pm so you only need to attend one session.
Where: St. Francis Xavier Hall Annex
