Faith Formation
Answering the Call to Discipleship for Youth & Families Through the anointing at our baptism, we are marked as Christians, Disciples of Christ. We know that a disciple is a follower, yet it so much more than that. A disciple is a person who learns… learns from another and then is sent forth to teach others. This is the great commission and how the good news of Christ is shared! Families have a very important role in this commission as they live out discipleship within their homes, growing in faith together. Our faith formation and youth ministry sessions support families in living out their “yes” to discipleship by accompanying them in lifelong faith formation. We hope to encourage growth in their knowledge of Christ and in their relationship with Him and others. FF & YM Sessions meet from October 3, 2021-May 22, 2022 from 11:15am-12:30pm in the Parish Center. Calendar of specific meeting dates will be posted soon. Registration packets were mailed. Email the office at faithformation.ihm@gmail.com if you didn't receive yours or are new to our program. Sacramental PreparationSacramental Preparation Year 1: Reconciliation
Elementary children in grades 2 & 3 who have not received First Reconciliation will meet bimonthly. Children attend after the 10am Mass from 11:15am-12:30pm in the Parish Center. Sacramental Preparation Year 2: Confirmation & Eucharist Elementary children in grades 3 & 4 who have already received First Reconciliation will meet bimonthly. Children attend after the 10am Mass from 11:15am-12:30pm in the Parish Center. |
Youth MinistryLIFT “Living In Faith & Trust” Middle school youth ministry for grades 6-8 will meet bimonthly. Gatherings 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 7-8:30pm. SOAR “Seeking & Offering Authentic Relationships” High school youth ministry for grades 9-12 will meet bimonthly. Gatherings 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 7-10pm. There is no fee to participate for these on-campus gatherings! Additional off-campus gatherings/activities planned. Bring a friend! All are welcome! 
Confirmation Preparation for Middle School & High School Last year completed a 3 year transition to the Restored Order of the Sacraments in the Diocese of Manchester. At this time, the norm grade to receive Confirmation is grade 3. In order to serve our families who have a child in middle school or high school that were not able to participate in preparation before this year, we will be offering preparation in a hybrid of online preparation and in-person gatherings. Calendar of meeting dates to be determined. Participation in LIFT (Middle School) and SOAR (High School) Youth Ministry gatherings encouraged. |
