September 21, 2020

Dear Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians, 

These last several months have brought many new challenges to our lives and have changed how we live our daily lives. As we continue to adapt to our new way of life, here at St. Catherine of Siena, we have been working on adapting to who we worship, prayer, learn, socialize, and serve others.  In the area of our faith formation, we have been pleased to have been able to continue to offer various online programs for our children this past Spring, along with adult formation programs.  As we slowly open up to in person gatherings, we will continue to also use some online options as well.  This year, you will find that we will be offering both opportunities for being formed in our Faith Formation Program, virtually and in person.  If you wish to do the online version, please contact Lisa.  

This past year, we have been pleased to finish a three-year transition plan for the Sacraments of Initiation that has been implemented throughout the Diocese of Manchester.   To learn more about the initiated and the plan, check out the webpage on  Restore, Renew, Proclaim.

This year, we will be offering faith formation classes for Kindergarten to grade 12.  We encourage all students to register even if they have received their Sacraments of Initiation. (Confirmation and Eucharist)  As Catholics, we are on a journey, and we are called to continue to grow in our faith each day of our lives.  I hope that you and your families will continue to journey with us. 

We do require two full years of faith formation for children to receive the sacrament of reconciliation, therefore it's encouraged to enroll children in kindergarten or no later than 1st grade.  Preparations and the reception of First Reconciliation will take place in second grade.  Confirmation preparation will begin in spring of second grade and be received in third grade, along with the preparation of the Sacrament of the Eucharist in Third grade.  For students who are older who have not made the Sacraments there will be preparation classes available.  See each grade for more information.
In addition to our Sacraments Programs, we have a lot of other programs being offered for grade school students, along with adult programs:

• This year, we will be starting a NEW high school program, that will challenge teens to grow closer to the Lord through Liturgy, Formation, Service and fun.  This program will meet on Sunday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the church hall. 

• All Middle School students are welcome to join our dynamic faith formation program called EDGE.  This program engages the students and meets them where they are at and challenges them to grow closer to Christ. This year, EDGE will be offered to all students in grades 6 to 9 bi-weekly from 4 to 5:30 pm. in the school.

• We will  continue our monthly youth group program for 4th & 5th grade we hope you will join us and bring a friend or two.  Schedule coming soon!

• Also, don’t forget to check out babysitting program at the 9 am Mass for our toddlers offered in the hall classroom.  The parish also offers Adult Bible Studies, Faith Formation Programs for teens and adults to continue your own journey and walk with the Lord.