Faith Formation
Serving Albany Diocese Churches of
Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, East Durham, Greenville, Haines Falls, Palenville, Ravena, and Windham
Up To Date
Faith Formation News
Dates to remember
Most Faith Seekers (grade k-4)
that took a break for summer
will be back during Masses
beginning September 7th
Calendar
coming soon
for
2024-2025
Call for Volunteers
We are excited to begin, but as you can imagine - we need more help! By help, we mean everything from catechists and classroom assistants to copying and filing paperwork to preparing crafts and more! We will be working with all levels of students ranging from Kindergarten to High School!
Imagine how rewarding it would be to share your faith with our families and the next generation!
Saying you are interested is NOT a long-term commitment. We can work with everyone's skills and schedules and our goal is to find a place that fits best for each of you to enhance the sharing of our Catholic faith with our young people and families. We are here to help you with materials, guidance and prayers every step of the way.
We don’t need you to have a master's level teachers of theology degree. We need people with 3 things:
1. Love of Jesus
2. Love of People, especially young people and families
3. Willingness to share the love of Jesus with these people!
If you are interested in volunteering please contact one of the local leaders on the contact page below.
Social Media
Check out what’s happening on each church’s social media
Our Faith Formation programs provide a fun, engaging faith education for children and youth in K through 12th grade.
This year we will have 3 age groups in order to serve our youth in a developmentally appropriate way. These programs are scheduled to begin in September/October if they took the summer off.
Scroll down to see individual programs.
Groups
Faith Seekers
After Opening Prayer, children attending Mass with their families will be invited to join to listen to a more kid friendly reading of the Gospel, participate in a short discussion/reflection of its message, and discuss/reflect how its message relates to them.
This may be followed by a brief related activity before the children are asked to re-join their families.
We are asking families to register;
however, there is no fee for this age group.
Please see the schedule page below for what
Masses the program may be available during.
Mass Appeal
This program aims to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the Catholic Mass and take them on a journey through the Bible with a focus on Old Testament stories.
Topics covered include the liturgical year, statues, relics, pictures, and the Stations of the Cross. Hands-on opportunities will be provided for students to explore different aspects of the Mass. The program also covers the main people, places, and events of salvation history as recorded in the Bible. Class sessions will include narrative stories, engaging hands-on activities, videos, skits, and plays.
Students will participate in a class service project of their choice.
Cost 5th-12th Grade:
$35 for 1 child
$65 for 2 children
$90 for 3 children
$100 max for family
Please remember there are scholarships available and
NO ONE should miss out due to financial hardships!
Disciples of Jesus
The Faith Formation program for grades 7 through 12 focuses on The Chosen, a drama series about the life of Jesus.
The goal is for students to better understand Jesus and learn about those who became his disciples.
Sessions will involve watching episodes, small group discussion, and comparing episodes to biblical references and our Catholic Faith. Students will also participate in service projects to possibly include serving at and/or preparing for Stations of the Cross, Holy Week, a Youth Mass, etc.
Please remember there are scholarships available and NO ONE should miss out
due to financial hardships!
Cost 5th-12th Grade:
$35 for 1 child
$65 for 2 children
$90 for 3 children
$100 max for family
Schedule
Faith Seekers (during Mass) | Mass Appeal (on Sceduled weeks, see Calendar for dates) | DiSCIPLES of Jesus (on Sceduled weeks, see Calendar for dates) | |
Athens | 10:45 AM Sundays | Following 10:45 AM Mass Sundays | TBD |
Cairo | See East Durham | See Greenville | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Mondays |
Catskill | See Athens | See Athens | See Athens |
Coxsackie | 11:30 AM Sundays | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Sundays | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sundays (using a similar rotation of locations as last year) |
East Durham | 4:30 PM Saturdays | See Greenville | See Cairo |
Greenville | See East Durham | 6:00pm - 7:00 PM Thursdays | See Cairo |
Haines Falls | Returning Soon | See Palenville | See Palenville |
Palenville | 9:00 AM Sundays | 5:30 - 6:30 PM Tuesdays | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesdays |
Ravena | 9:30 AM Sundays | following the 9:30 AM Mass Sundays | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sundays (using a similar rotation of locations as last year) |
Windham | See East Durham | (Tentatively) 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesdays | (Tentatively) 6:30pm - 8:00 PM Tuesdays |
Calendar
Faith Seekers
Every weekend
Not meeting December 14/15, 21/22 or 28/29
(Resume January 4th/5th)
all dates are for the week starting with Sunday
October
6
13
20
27
November
3
10
17
24 No Classes
December
1
8
15, 22, 29 No Classes (Mass Attendance!)
February
2
9
16 No Classes
23
January
5 No Classes
12
19
26
March
2
9
16
23
30 Last Class
Mass Appeal
2024
Disciples of Jesus
all dates are for the week starting with Sunday
October
20
27
November
3
10
17
24 No Classes
(11 Cairo only-no Class)
December
1
8
15, 22, 29 No Classes (Mass Attendance!)
January
5
12
19 No Classes
26
February
2 No Class
9
16 No Classes
23
March
2 No Classes
9
16 No Classes
23
30 No Classes
April
6 Last Class
21 Cairo Only Last Class
2025
Click here to see Schedule for times
Family Meetings
For both
Mass Appeal and Disciples of Jesus
first night of class will be a family meeting.
Registration
Please select the registration form for the Church you would like to register with this year.
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Sacred Heart - Palenville
Immaculate Conception - Haines Falls
Online
St. Patrick's - Ravena
St. Mary's - Coxsackie
St. Patrick's - Catskill
St. Patrick's - Athens
Online
Sacred Heart - Cairo
St. John the Baptist - Greenville
Our Lady of Knock - East Durham
St. Theresa of the Child - Windham
Contact Us
Vicariate Office Phone: 518-943-3150
Athens
Catskill
Ravena
Haines Falls