Youth Faith Formation
Prep for 1st Communion may begin as early as 1st Grade.
Prep for Confirmation may begin
as early as 6th Grade.
Elementary Students
Contact Dawn Bingaman with any questions.
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Mondays 7-8PM: Grades 1-5
(As part of Monday Night RE)First communion requires two years of preparation. The first year gives students a general foundation in the faith, while the second year prepares them more immediately for the sacraments of first reconciliation and first communion.
Registration is open from May 15-August 15 only. Please Contact Dawn Bingaman with any questions.
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Mondays 7-8PM: Grades 3-5
(As part of Monday Night RE)After receiving their first Holy Communion, students are welcome to go deeper into the faith on Monday nights. Catechists will guide students in deepening their prayer life, help them to understand the Bible, and will share with them Church teachings on living a moral life, all while having fun.
Open registration year-round, just contact Dawn directly.
Middle & High Schoolers
Contact Emily Curran with any questions.
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Grades 6-8(As part of Middle School Youth Group)
Mondays 7:00-8:00pm |Students attend youth group for 2 years to prepare for Confirmation, starting as early as 6th grade. In year 2, they also attend a retreat, choose their patron saint, and fulfill service to the community to prepare for living out their Catholic faith as a witness.
Grades 9-12 (As Part of High School Youth Group)
Sundays 5:30-7:00pm |Students attend youth group for 2 years. In year 1, students attend only every-other Sunday for Youth Group nights. During these nights, we build up students’ foundation of faith, life of prayer, understanding of the Sacraments, and connection to their church community.
In year 2, they will attend every Sunday. In addition to the regular youth group, in the alternating weeks they will attend the 2nd Year Sacraments Class, which dives deeper into the Catholic faith and what it means to be Confirmed. In year 2 they will also attend a retreat, provide service to the community, and choose their patron saint.
Please note that attending TNTT, Catholic school, or Catholic Homeschool can replace the first year of formation, though the second year must be the parish Youth Group.
Click here for everything you need to know regarding Confirmation paperwork and requirements.
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Grades 6-8 (As part of Middle School Youth Group):
Mondays 7:00-8:00pm |Students attend youth group for 2 years to prepare for First Communion.
Grades 9-12(As part of High School Youth Group):
Sundays 5:30-7:00pm |Students attend youth group for 2 years. In year 1, students attend only every-other Sunday for Youth Group nights. During these nights, we build up students’ foundation of faith, life of prayer, understanding of the Sacraments, and connection to their church community.
In year 2, they will attend every Sunday. In addition to the regular youth group, in the alternating weeks they will attend the 2nd Year Sacraments Class, which dives deeper into the Catholic faith and the Sacraments.
As with Confirmation, students can replace year 1 of class by attending TNTT, Catholic School, or Catholic Homeschool. Please note that students will not be prepared to receive First Communion and Confirmation in the same year.
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If your child has already received Confirmation but would like to participate in opportunities for fun, fellowship, and continued growth in their faith, please contact Emily Curran.
Grades 6-8 (Middle School Youth Group)
Mondays 7:00-8:00 pm |Grades 9-12 (High School Youth Group)
Sundays 5:30-7:00pm, Every-Other Sunday |Meetings are a blend of faith, fun, and fellowship so that our youth can strive to be future saints. This is a chance to encounter Jesus in who He really is and to ask the tough questions regarding life, the universe, and everything! We play games, have discussions, learn, pray, and sometimes eat dinner together.