Faith Formation for Children (PK-5th grade)

The program A Family of Faith follows a four-year cycle: one pillar of the Catechism is covered per year from September through May. Parents are given a detailed picture of authentic and vibrant Catholic family life, the tools to implement this life in their home, and age-appropriate readings, games, crafts, and other activities to help them deepen among their children a love for Christ and His Church.

Each year is self-contained, and so families may join at any time in the cycle. After four years, families will have been guided through the entirety of the Catechism and will have developed a broad understanding of the Church's teachings. Families then cycle through the program again in order to deepen their knowledge and develop the habits needed for life-long spiritual growth.

Faith Formation for Middle and High School (6th-12th grades)

Following the same monthly themes as the younger program, middle and high school students will also assist with the younger classes, building relationships within the parish and putting their own faith into practice. Service hours are also available; please contact Director of Faith Formation Kate Johnston at 607-432-3920, ext. 202.

2025-2026
Year Three: Life in Christ

September: The Role of Parents in Education

October: Heaven: Our Final Destination

November: Conscience: God's Law in Our Hearts

December: The Cardinal and Theological Virtues

January: The Great Commandments and the

First Four Commandments

February: The Fifth through Tenth Commandments

March: The New Commandment, the Works of Mercy, and the First through Fourth Beatitudes

April: (no meeting -- Easter)

May: The Fifth through Eighth Beatitudes; Social Justice and the Mission of Christian Discipleship