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, the Bible and our basic Catholic teachings.
Children’s Faith Formation regards attendance at weekend Mass as an essential and foundational element of Family faith formation. 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 the life.
We are accepting enrollment for 2011-2012 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
Enrollment Fees:
1 Child – $30
2 Children – $60
3 Children or more – $75
Grades 1-5
Children enrolling in Grades 1-5 have the option of attending Faith Formation Sessions on Sunday 9:45-11am or Tuesday 6-7:15pm. There are additional dates for Grade 2 (First Communion), please see below.
October 2
October 16
October 30
November 13
December 4
December 18
January 8
January 22
February 5
February 26
March 11
March 25
April 1
April 22
October 4
October 18
November 1 (canceled)
November 15
December 6
December 20
January 10
January 24
February 7
February 28
March 13
March 27
April 3
April 24
Students and Parents are responsible for attending the Mass for their grade. Please arrive 10 minutes early and meet in the Church Hall.
March 25, 8:45am
Grade 3
January 22, 8:45am
December 4, 8:45am
Grade 5
October 30, 8:45am
Grade 2 (First Communion)
Additional Responsibilities & Dates
Mass
First Communion Students and their Parents are responsible for attending the following Masses:
November 13, 8:45am or 12:15pm
January 8, 8:45am or 12:15pm
February 5, 8:45am or 12:15pm
March 11, 8:45am or 12:15pm
April 29, 8:45am or 12:15pm
Parent Meetings (Please meet in school Cafeteria.)
Sunday Group: October 16, 10:30AM and April 1, 10:30AM
Tuesday Group: October 18, 6:45PM and April 3, 6:45PM
First Communion Retreat
March 31
Sunday Group: 9a-12p
Tuesday Group: 1-4p
First Penance
April 28, 10am – Please meet in the Church.
Rehearsal & First Communion
May 1: Rehearsal, 6-7:30pm in Church
May 5: First Communion, 10am
May 9: Rehearsal, 6-7:30pm in Church
May 12: First Communion, 10am
