Faith Formation for Children & Teens: We offer Children's Liturgy of the Word each Sunday at 9:30 am Mass, plus a Sunday morning Faith Formation Program for children in grades 1 thru 6 from 10:30-11:30 am. Our Sunday evening Faith Formation Program for grades 7, 8 and 9 is from 6:30-7:30 pm.
        Sr. Edward Marie Tesiero, SA - 769-2469

Lively confirmation classes provide lively discussions.

Sacramental Formation: A two-year program (first and second grade) prepares children to receive First Reconciliation and First Eucharist at the end of the second grade. Additionally, parents of second grade students (as well as the students) gather on the first Monday evening of each month to supplement the learning necesary before receiving these sacraments.
       Sr. Edward Marie Tesiero, SA

Two years of classes bring "big day" for 1st communicants.

Children's Liturgy of the Word: At 9:30 am Sunday Mass we offer Liturgy of the Word for pre-K, K, and first grade children. Ministers share the Sunday readings from prepared materials and do age-appropriate activities with the children.
       Sr. Edward Marie Tesiero, SA

First to third graders have their own Liturgy of the Word sessions during mass.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults / of Children (RCIA/RCIC): Mentors & sponsors among parishioners share their knowledge and faith experiences with those who wish to become Catholics, or Catholics completing their sacraments. The length of the program is adapted to the circumstances of the inquirers. It concludes with Professionof Faith and reception of the Sacraments generally at the Easter Vigil service.
        Jean Ginder / Julie LaShomb

Marriage Jubilee dinners draw appreciative celebrants.

Couple-to-Couple Marriage Preparation: This ministry supplements the contacts of the priest with the engaged couple. In their own home over a period of several weeks, a ministering couple and the engaged couple discuss key aspects of married life, its challenges, and rewards.
        Fr. Donald Manfred, pastor, and Deacon James Hotte

Baptismal Preparation: This service of the parish invites new parents to deepen their understanding of this sacrament and develop connections with young parents in the parish.
        Fr. Donald Manfred, pastor, Deacon Thomas Proulx, Deacon James Hotte, and Michelle Tynan

A child is Baptised into the parish.

Parish Library: This is an educational service for our adult parishioners. It makes available books, magazines, and some AV resources to nourish our faith. Publicity, setting up projects to encourage reading, and helping with clerical tasks are this ministry's work.
        Sr. Juliana Fitzpatrick, OSM

The Parish library.