Faith Formation

FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM

Phone: 748-4766
Director of Faith Formation: Pam Peters
E-Mail Address: olsreled@stny.rr.com

OFFICE HOURS

  • Monday - 9:00 - 8:00                                                    
  • Tuesday - 9:00 - 7:30                                                    
  • Wednesday - 9:00 - 6:00                                                     
  • Thursday - 9:00 - 6:00                                                     
  • Friday - 10:00 - 4:00                                   
  • Saturday - closed                                                          
  • Sunday - 8:30 - 2:30

The Faith Formation Office follows the same schedule as the Vestal Central Schools.  Weather cancellations are also in accord with the Vestal Central School District.


Class Times

Pre-K and Kindergarten -  Sunday during the 9AM Liturgy                                   

Grade 1-5 - Sunday 10:10-11:20 at the Parish Center

Grade 9-10 - Sunday 10:20- 11:30 at the Main Street site

No Release Time

Elementary Grade 1-5 - Wednesday 4:15-5:30 at the Parish Center 

Snacks and supervision from 3:30-4:15 for any students arriving early.  We are always in need of supervisory help.  



MIDDLE SCHOOL FAITHWAYS PROGRAM

Fall Semester Sunday classes 1-2:30 PM

  • September 27
  • October 4 and 25
  • November 1,8,15, and 22

Fall Semester Tuesday classes 6-7:30PM 
  • September 29
  • October 6, 13, and 27
  • November 3, 10, and 17


All classes are held in the Parish Center located at the corner of Clayton Ave. and Charles St.

 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Limited spaces remain in all of our scheduled classes.  Please contact the Faith Formation Office as soon as possible to inquire about placement possibilities.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
FIRST RECONCILIATION:
Parent Meeting - Monday, September 27 at 7:15PM in the Parish Center  

Enrollment Mass - Sunday, October 4 at 9AM


Special Session #1- Saturday, October 17 at 10AM

Special Session #2- Saturday, November 14 at 10AM

Mini Retreat- Saturday, January 9 at 10AM

Practice- Friday, January 29, 2010 at 4:30PM in the Church

Celebration of Penance - Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11AM


FIRST EUCHARIST:

Parent Meeting - Thursday, February 4 at 7PM in the Parish Center

First Eucharist Enrollment Mass - Sunday, February 7 at 9AM


Special Session #1 Saturday, February 27 at 10AM

Special Session #2 Saturday, April 24 at 10AM

Mini Retreat- Saturday, March 27 at 11AM


Practice- Friday, May 7 at 4:30PM

Celebration of Eucharist- Saturday, May 8 at 11AM


CONFIRMATION:

Enrollment Mass for grade 10- Saturday, October 24 at 5PM 

10th grade Retreat:  Choice of Saturday, November 21 or Saturday, February 13 from 11-6PM.  Choice must be selected by November 1.  No changes.  Participant cut off at 22.

9th grade Retreat:  Choice of Saturday, January 16 or Saturday, March 13 from 11-6PM.  Choice must be selected by December 1.  No changes.  Due to class size, participant cut off at 30.  


Celebration to be announced when determined by the Bishop's Office.

Please consult the weekly bulletin for special events and announcements.

Volunteers are always needed in many capacities. Please call the Faith Formation Office (748-4766) to volunteer.




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