2025-26 Faith Formation
Faith Formation begins Sunday, Sept. 28th
Parish Center, 11:20am-12:30pm Still need to register? No problem! Just show up! GIFT Growing In Faith Together Faith Formation Grades PreK-5 Director of FF PreK-12: Kim Ostrowski #603-224-4393 / [email protected] Growing In Faith Together, our new Sunday faith formation program includes:
GIFT is a faith formation partnership between the parish and parents who are the primary educators of their children. Together we will learn about our faith through a variety of activities on Sunday mornings. Sessions are scheduled for Sundays from 11:20am-12:30pm in the Parish Center. A calendar of twenty session dates will be provided. Participation in both Family Faith Formation and children only grade sessions is expected of all registering families. Preschool ages 3 & 4 children attend Catechesis of the Good Shepherd while children in grades K-5 attend the Family Faith Formation sessions with parents. Registration form: 2025-2026_ff_registration_form.pdf Sacramental PreparationSacramental preparation for Reconciliation (Year 1), & Confirmation and First Eucharist (Year 2) for children in grades 2-4 will also be a partnership. Parents will read at home with their child from their workbook. Faith formation teachers will provide discussion and learning activities that build further understanding. Active participation in Family Faith Formation sessions is expected regardless of where the child attends school.
Do you have an older youth or teen who missed receiving a sacrament with his/her peer group? Please notify the faith formation office. We offer sacramental preparation sessions for grades 5-12. Participation in youth ministry is highly encouraged to connect with his/her peer group. |
Youth MinistryAll are welcome! Bring a friend!
Free to attend on-campus gatherings! Additional off-campus activities to be planned. LIFT Living in Faith & Trust Grades 4-8 Our faith can move mountains. ~ Matthew 17:20 Youth Minister: Tara Henley #603-209-6484 / [email protected] Preteens in grades 4-8 meet on Fridays twice a month from 6:30-8pm in the Parish Center. October 3, 17, November 7, 21, December 5, 12, January 9, 23, February 6, 13, March 6, 13, April 10, 17, May TBD Saturday, October 18, 12-6pm Middle School Fun & Faith Day: “Knowing Your Worth in Christ” will be held at the Saint Mary Magdalen Center in Warner, NH. More info coming soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROCK High School Grades 9-12 He set my feet upon a rock and made my footsteps secure. ~Psalm 40 Youth Minister: Jennifer Morgan #603-831-4038 / [email protected] Teens in grades 9-12 meet on Tuesdays twice a month from 7-8:30pm in the Parish Center. September 23, October 7, 21, November 4, 18, December 2, 16, January 6, 20, February 3, 17, March 3, 17, April 7, 21, May 5, 19 Every summer in July IHM Youth Ministry teens and adult leaders attend a Steubenville Youth Conference. Several fundraising events reduce the cost that covers travel, lodging, and admission. Teens in grades 8-12 may attend this uplifting, inspirational weekend! Youth Ministry Contact Info and Release Form: ym_contact_info___release_form.pdf 
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