Church of the Immaculate Conception
Faith Formation Grades K - 5, Rainbow and Children's Liturgy of the Word
Faith Formation Grades K - 5, Rainbow and Children's Liturgy of the Word
The church recognizes that parents are the first and best teachers of faith for their children. Our program offers support and structure to the formation that is happening at home. We strive to integrate the meaning and message of the Word of God, the development of a community of faith, the celebration of Liturgy and worship, and to promote a life of service and discipleship.
Maria Yorkshire
Administrative Assistant for Evangelization and Catechesis
518-399-9210 ext 233
Faith Formation Enrollment for 2021-2022 is ongoing
Please stop by the Evangelization and Catechesis Office Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4pm
or give us a call at 518-399-9210
We are excited to be offering a combined Faith Formation and Youth Ministries program for all of the families, children and youth of our Tri-Parish Network of Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph's Parishes.
All families who were previously enrolled in any of our three parishes should have received a detailed mailing with information, scheduling options and an enrollment form. Each of those document can be printed below if you did not receive them or have misplaced them.
2021-2022 Faith Formation and Youth Ministries Introduction Letter
2021-2022 Faith Formation Overview
2021-2022 Faith Formation Calendar
(All families whether returning or new to our parish this year must complete and bring this form with you to enrollment)
Days/Times for Faith Formation
Days/Times for Faith Formation
Sunday
Kindergarten - Grade 5
10:15am - 11:30am
Please note -
as of November 1, 2021 - our Sunday FF Sessions are Full.
Monday
Grade 1 - Grade 5
4:00pm - 5:15pm
Tuesday
Grade 1 - Grade 5
6:00pm - 7:15pm
The Rainbow Class is offered for children between the ages of 6 and 15 who are learning disabled - perhaps they are in need of their sacraments or maybe they would love to be a bigger part of our Faith Community through participation in the Faith Formation Program. We welcome all with open arms. Please contact our office for more information.
Rainbow meets on Sunday mornings.
If you are new to our community, WELCOME! We would encourage any new families to contact the Evangelization and Catechesis Office prior to enrollment.
All families will need to complete an Enrollment Form. Families enrolling for the first time will need to provide us with copies of baptismal certificates for each child that will registered in the program.
Please note, enrolling in Faith Formation is NOT the same as our Parish Census and Registration. For information about registering with the Parish, please contact the Parish Office.
2021-2022 Program Fee
$65.00 for 1 child
$125.00 for 2 children
$175.00 for 3 or more children
Payment in full is due (cash or check only) at enrollment. If tuition represents a financial hardship for your family, please contact us.
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Children are prepared for the Sacraments through participation in the Faith Formation Program while in 2nd grade. If you have a child older than 2nd grade who needs the Sacraments, we welcome them into our program. Please contact our Coordinator of Family and Elementary Faith Formation to discuss your child's situation. Questions about First Reconciliation and First Eucharist should be directed to Sarah Stygles.
First Reconciliation Workshop and Sacrament
Saturday, January 22
10am - 12pm
at Our Lady of Grace Church
First Reconciliation Parent Meeting
Monday, November 8th at 7pm in the Parish Hall at Immaculate Conception
First Eucharist Parent Meeting
Wednesday, February 16
6:30pm
Immaculate Conception
Celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist
First Eucharist will be celebrated at all regularly scheduled Masses in all three parishes the weekends of May 7/8 and May 14/15.
Families will need to sign up in advance beginning March 1, 2022. There will be a maximum of 10 children per Mass.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is offered during the 11:00 Mass on specific Sundays during the academic year. PLEASE NOTE - CLOW is currently not being offered due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Children who are at least 4 years old but have not yet received 1st Eucharist are invited to participate in Children's Liturgy of the Word.
If you would like more information on CLOW or to volunteer to help with this program, please call us at
518-399-9210