Youth Faith Formation(Grades 1-High School)
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Welcome to Faith Formation
Serving students in grades 1 through 9, including Sacramental Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation!
Our Faith Formation program aims to bring our students closer to Christ and to equip parents with the tools to help them engage in their faith with their children at home. Please feel free to reach out to our Director of Faith Formation, Maura Polles, with any questions.
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Contact Us
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Maura Pollesmpollesfalmouthcatholic.orgDirector of Faith Formation & Evangelization
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Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,
. . . teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
Mt. 28:19-20
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Please Click the Appropriate Tab for Information on each grade
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Registration & Class Schedule
Grades 1-8Hello Families!
I hope you are enjoying your summer! Here in Fatima Hall, we are busy planning an exciting year of Faith Formation for your children. Our goal is to help you teach your children about our Catholic Faith in a dynamic way.
For Grades 1-5 we are planning more experiential learning that allows them to encounter the truth of our amazing Catholic Faith.
This year we are introducing a new program for Grades 6, 7, and 8 called EDGE. EDGE is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program centered around relationship-based small groups, activities and tailored talks that share the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith to this age group. It provides a supportive place for youth to to get answers to their questions about the Catholic faith, and to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. More details to follow!
Note that this year Grade 8 will meet before Mass with Edge (not after Mass).It all starts with registration!
Below is the information. Early registration helps us ensure we have the right amount of catechists, space, and resources so we can offer the best program possible. So register today and mark your calendar with the dates below! We look forward to seeing you in the Fall!Step 1: Register your Child(ren)!
CLICK HERE to fill out the registration form for your child (Once per Family).
Step 2: Attend a Parent Information Presentation!
Sunday September 15, 12 PM Fatima Hall or
Monday September 23, 6 PM Fatima HallStep 3: Ensure your child arrives on time for class!
All classes are at St. Anthony's on Sundays from 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM followed by Mass at 11AM.
Grades 1-5 meet in Fatima HallEdge (Grades 6, 7 and 8) meets in St. Anthony's Church HallFaith Formation 2024-2025 Class Schedule & Special Events for Grades 1-8
Click here for a PDF of all these dates so you can print them out.
Regular Class Schedule: September 29Saturday October 5 EDGE (Grades 6, 7 and 8) Catholic Youth Day (see below)October 6, 20, 27November 3, 17, 24Dec 15Jan 5, 12, 26Feb 2, 9, 23March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30April 6, 13 (Palm Sunday Family Gathering & Procession)All Grades Special Events:
Blessing of the Backpacks: Sunday, September 1, 11 AM Mass, St. AnthonyBlessing of the Pets (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi): Friday, October 4, 5:30 PM, St. Anthony GazeboAll Saints Day Mass (Dress as Favorite Saint!): Wednesday, November 1, 5 PM, St. ElizabethFalmouth Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 8, 9 AM, St. PatrickGrade 2 ONLY:
First Penance Service: Saturday, December 7 St. Anthony, 1 PMFirst Holy Communion Rehearsal: Sunday, April 27, St. Elizabeth, Rehearsal follows 10 AM MassFirst Holy Communion Mass: Sunday, May 4, St. Elizabeth, 2 PM (Arrive at 1:15 PM)
EDGE (Grades 6, 7 and 8) ONLY:
Saturday, October 5 is Catholic Youth Day! This is a diocesan youth event at St. John Neumann Church (Cathedral Camp) in Freetown, MA. 9AM - 5PM. Transportation will be provided. Details to follow!
*No class for grades 6-8 on October 6Questions? Maura Polles, Director of Faith Formation: MPolles@FalmouthCatholic.org
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Registration & Class Schedule
CONFIRMATION (High School)
The Sacrament of Confirmation deepens your relationship with Jesus. By being sealed with the Holy Spirit, you are filled with His life and grace. Deciding to receive Confirmation is one of the most important faith decisions a young person makes as you commit to following Christ and being an active participant in the Catholic Church.Required Steps:Step 1 Register for the Confirmation Program.
Step 2 Read Fr. Steve's Welcome Letter (It's got all sorts of important info!)
Step 3 Print out and complete Parent and Student applications. Bring these with you to your appointment with Fr. Steve.
Step 4 Select a date/time for the Parent and Student meeting with Fr. Steve.Registration Documents
Register Online
(Once Per Family) Welcome Letter to Parents
from FAther Steve
Parent ApplicatioN
(Click to Download)Student Application
(Click to Download)Meeting with Fr. Steve (Click to Signup Online)Confirmation Meeting Dates 2024-2025
Each meeting starts with the 11AM Mass at St. Anthony’s Church followed by lunch (pizza) and meeting downstairs in St. Anthony’s Hall. Dismissal at 1:15 PM.October 6, 20
November 3, 24
December 15
January 12, 26
February 9, 23
March 9, 16, 23, 30
Date of Sacrament TBA
Regional Confirmation Retreat (Required)
November 16 10AM to 5PM
Corpus Christi Church, Sandwich MA
Details TBAClick here for a printable list of all the dates.Questions? Contact Maura Polles, Director of Faith Formation: MPolles@FalmouthCatholic.org
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Invitation to Youth & Families to be Altar Servers!
Register for an Alter Server Training Session
Being an altar server is about helping people to pray, by serving with reverence and awareness of God's presence. We are looking for kids who want to serve with excellence, and who desire to deepen their faith. If that sounds like you, then maybe God is calling you to serve at the altar!
Alter Server Training sessions are ongoing!
Please email Fr. Bryan Bangs for more information! frbbangs@diocese-fr.org
Dear Parents,
If you think your kids might have an interest in serving at the Altar, I invite you to have them read the following:
Do you want a special opportunity to serve God and grow deeper in your faith? Would you be excited play an important role in the most important thing we do as Catholics -- the Holy Mass? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be close to the altar while the priest calls down the Holy Spirit upon gifts of bread and wine, and they become the Body and Blood of Jesus? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, I would invite you to consider being an altar server. Being an altar server is about much more than making the priest's job easier! It is about helping people to pray, by serving with reverence and awareness of God's presence. We are looking for kids who want to serve with excellence, and who desire to deepen their faith. If that sounds like you, then maybe God is calling you to serve at the altar!
Thank you for considering this opportunity. I hope to see many of you soon!
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Bryan
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Youth Choir InformationMusic Director, Kathy Kanaley, will be leading the Youth Choir starting this Fall and we are excited to offer this program in conjunction with Faith Formation.
Youth Choir FAQs:
Who can join the Youth Choir?The Youth Choir is open to children in Grades 3 to 8 who love to sing and would like to learn more about music.Where does the Youth Choir meet?The Youth Choir will meet in St. Anthony's Church on Faith Formation Sundays at 9AM.When will the Youth Choir meet for practice?Each Sunday when a Faith Formation Class is scheduled, the Youth Choir will meet for rehearsal at 9:00 until 9:40. Then kids in grades 3,4,and 5 will be escorted by an adult to Fatima Hall. Grades 6,7 and 8 will report to St. Anthony's Hall (the basement) for EDGE.Will the singers sing at Mass?Yes! After Faith Formation classes are dismissed at 10:45 AM, the kids will reconvene in the music section of the Church with Mrs. Kanaley. Members of the Youth Choir will participate in singing at many of the 11AM Masses.Do I need experience to join the Youth Choir?No! However we do ask that you be on time for rehearsal and attend the 11AM Mass on the scheduled Faith Formation days.Faith Formation/Youth Choir 2024-2025 Schedule for Grades 3 - 89:00 AM - 9:40 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal: St. Anthony Church9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Faith Formation Class11 AM Mass : St. Anthony ChurchFaith Formation Class Location:Grades 1-5 Fatima Hall (Singers will be escorted by an adult from and to Church)EDGE (Grades 6, 7 and 8) St. Anthony’s Church HallDates:September 29 SaturdayOctober 6, 20, 27November 3, 17, 24Dec 15Jan 5, 12, 26Feb 2, 9, 23March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30April 6, 13 (Palm Sunday Family Procession)Would you like to ask Mrs. Kanaley a question?Email her at kkanaley@falmouthcatholic.org .
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