Our Faith Formation Ministry has both formational and informational qualities.
It is formational in seeking to offer the child a living example of the faith and spirituality reflective of their baptismal call to become a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Through their growing awareness of the presence of God in our world and in their personal life story, the child is encouraged to develop a personal relationship with God through prayer and worship. Our faith is presented progressively through the study of the sacraments, scripture and Catholic teachings.
Faith Formation regards attendance at weekend Mass as an essential and foundational element of your family’s faith. While faith can be fostered at home and developed in faith sessions, without the nourishment of weekly liturgy with our parish family, it will not grow and mature in the way envisioned by our baptismal promises.
Children’s Faith Formation is structured in a manner that reflects each child’s capacity to understand and incorporate its’ teaching in their life.
We are accepting enrollment for 2012-2013 year and are always seeking parent volunteers.
To enroll, please click on the Enrollment and Permission Form link to download an enrollment form. Complete it and return it in to Faith Formation via mail or by dropping it off to the office.
Mailing Address:
127 Chapel Drive
Syracuse, NY 13219
Grades PreK-5 (2012-2013)
Children enrolling in Grades PreK-5 have a choice of which option to attend for Faith Formation:
Option 1 - Summer Session
- For Grades 1-5 (PreK & K not offered during the summer.)
- July 23-27, 2012 (Monday-Friday, 9a-2p)
- Enrollment Fee: $115 per student, which includes snacks, lunch & activities
- Second grade students are welcome to attend our Summer Session, but they will still be required to attend the Fall Session which prepares them directly for First Communion. For those who attend the Summer Session, there will not be any additional fees for the Fall Session.
Option 2 – Fall Session
- For Grades PreK-5
- Fall Session, September 2012-April 2013
- Sunday, 9:45-11:00AM
- Tuesday, 6:15-7:30PM
- Prekindergarten age 4 and Kindergarten age 5 are offered only on Sunday.
- Enrollment Fee: 1 Child – $30; 2 Children – $60; 3 Children or more – $75
September 30
October 14
October 28
November 4
November 18
December 2
December 16
January 6
January 20
February 3
February 24
March 10
March 24
April 14
October 2
October 16
October 30
November 13
November 20
December 4
December 18
January 8
January 22
February 5
February 26
March 12
March 26
April 16
Students and Parents are responsible for attending the Mass for their grade. Please arrive 10 minutes early and meet in the Church Hall.
October 21, 8:45am
Grade 3
December 9, 8:45am
January 27, 8:45am
Grade 5
February 10, 8:45am
First Communion
Additional Responsibilities & Dates
Mass
First Communion Students and their Parents are responsible for attending the following Masses:
November 18, 8:45am or 12:15pm
January 13, 8:45am or 12:15pm
March 3, 8:45am or 12:15pm
April 28, 8:45am or 12:15pm
Parent Meetings
Sunday Group: October 28, 10:30AM and April 14, 10:30AM (Meet in Parish Hall for meetings.)
Tuesday Group: October 30,7:00PM and April 16, 7:00PM (Meet in school cafeteria for meetings.)
First Communion Retreat
April 13
Sunday Group: 9a-12p
Tuesday Group: 1-4p
First Penance
April 27, 10am – Please meet in the Church.
Rehearsal & First Communion
Sunday Group
May 1: Rehearsal, 6-7:30pm in Church
May 4: First Communion, 10am
Tuesday Group
May 8: Rehearsal, 6-7:30pm in Church
May 11: First Communion, 10am