Options for Faith Formation Sessions

Sunday ARISE – (For Families and Children) Sessions meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month beginning with 9:00 am Mass. We meet in the school cafeteria after Mass and endat 11:00am. Families are welcome to stay and chat afterwards for as long as they like.

Sunday intergenerational sessions for families with children, parents, grandparents, singles, and anyone who would like to join us for a fresh look at the New Testament.

Sessions include, prayer and reflection from the Sunday readings, ideas for celebrating the Liturgical Seasons, refreshers on typical Catholic devotions and the introductions (review) of various Sacramentals that can be used at home.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be presented every other session for ages 5 – 6 years during Sunday ARISE. You can learn about CGS (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) HERE and/or HERE.

Wednesday ARISE: (for Families and Children) Sessions meet Wednesdays on the 1st and 3rd full week of each month beginning at 6:30 – 7:30pm.  Families are welcome to stay and chat afterwards for as long as they like.

Wednesday intergenerational sessions are intended for families with children, parents, grandparents, singles, and anyone who would like to join us for a fresh look at the New Testament.

Sessions include, prayer and reflection from the readings the Sunday readings, ideas for celebrating the Liturgical Seasons, refreshers on typical Catholic devotions and the introductions(review) of various Sacramentals that can be used at home.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd willbe presented every other session for ages 5 – 6 years during Wednesday ARISE. Youcan learn about CGS (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) HERE and/or HERE..

Y-Disciples: (Grades 7-8) Weekly sessions Mondays 7:00-8:00pm. Multimedia sessions with Church teaching and discussion, combined with monthly prayer experiences in the church, adoration chapel or outdoors. Discipleship groups engage in focused discussion/reflection on Scripture and Tradition as they prepare for the upcoming Sunday Mass.

L.O.F.T.: (Grade 9) Weekly sessions Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm. Teachings of the Catholic Church supported by Scripture and Tradition are the focus of this weekly session.  Discipleship groups engage in specific discussions as questions are encouraged, discussed and answered with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Misunderstandings of Catholic Teachings are especially addressed and explained with the objective of discovering Truth and Beauty.

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We know the effort you put forth into managing schedules and
we hope you will find a session that works for you.
If you would like to discuss other options,
please contact us at (716) 662-2169.
We are here to serve as a resource for your family.