2025-2026 Faith Formation Registration
September 9, 2025 — May 5, 2026
6:00pm (EDT) to 8:30pm (EDT)
207 Garfield Street
East Rochester, NY 14445
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REGISTER NOW FOR 2025-2026
For children entering Grades K-7 and Confirmation Prep. (Gr. 8, 9 or above)
Children enrolled in a CATHOLIC SCHOOL and HOMESCHOOLERS using a Catholic Curriculum must register with the parish in Grades 2, 8, & 9 for Sacramental Preparation. (You are most welcome to participate more!)
Diocesan Policy: Enrollment in faith formation classes OR a Catholic school is required one academic year PRIOR to the preparation for the reception of sacraments. For example, enrollment in first grade is required to receive First Holy Communion in 2nd; to be confirmed in 9th grade, you must register in both 8th and 9th grade.
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Our Faith is a TREASURE!
LIVE, LEARN, AND LOVE IT!
Partner with us in our classroom-based model where dedicated volunteer catechists teach, witness, and practice the Catholic faith with children in graded classrooms.
Classes typically meet most Tuesdays from September -early May.
Children in grades K-6 meet from 6-7 PM
Grade 7 meets from 7:15-8:15 PM
Confirmation Prep meets 7:15-8:30 PM.
Families will have opportunities to learn and worship together through family Masses and Feast Day celebrations. Confessions available during faith formation 7 times throughout the year. Saturday Sacramental Retreat days for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation provide extended time to practice Catholic devotions, and pray.
NEW! Family Faith: If you find it difficult to come each week, you might want to take advantage of our “Family Faith” option. This hybrid approach allows you as the parent to teach the lessons 3 out of 4 weeks each month. One designated Tuesday per month, child will attend class while a parent meets with someone on the faith formation team for coaching and discussion with other parents on the same journey. We’ll provide the books, some training, and monitor your progress. Books need to be returned in May. Hybrid families stay connected to the parish by attending class or family events roughly 9 times throughout the year. Weekly Mass attendance is an expectation for everyone.
If your family situation is unique and your child missed a sacrament along the way, we’ve got you! A special class is forming for students in grades 4-7 who meet this criteria. Come journey with us! Note: a third-grader would be placed in our second grade class to receive age-appropriate instruction and receive their First Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
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Our parish uses the Faith and Life series published by Ignatius Press as our primary text for grades 1-8. (Kindergarten and Confirmation Level 2 use different materials.) Enrollment every year is important as the curriculum builds from year to year. To learn more and see what is covered each year, click the “Details” button below. Parent resources are available upon request so you can follow up at home and share your faith too!
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