MISSION
The Faith Formation Program at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish aims to create real encounters with Jesus Christ for both students and families. We offer programs for children in grades one through twelve. Our high school students receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the tenth grade and are welcome to stay in our youth group once they have completed their Sacramental preparation and reception.
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM AND FOCUS
Grades 1-8:
Students will learn about their faith, hear the upcoming Sunday Gospel, do activities, and participate in discussions in class, all at age appropriate levels. Family Faith Challenges go home with the student each week where parents can continue faith formation at home.
Grade 3 Reconciliation: Believe, Celebrate – We Prepare for Reconciliation
https://www.sadlier.com/religion/sacrament-preparation/reconciliation-primary
Grade 3 students focus on their preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Activities and learning are all directed toward these Sacraments. The first portion of the class focuses on Reconciliation.
Grade 3 Eucharist: Believe, Celebrate – We Prepare for Eucharist
https://www.sadlier.com/religion/sacrament-preparation/eucharist-primary
Students spend the second part of the school year preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Communion. This includes the classroom work as well as the Communion Retreat.
Grades 9&10:
Grades 9 and 10 participate in our two-year Confirmation Preparation Program, meeting on Sunday evenings in the parish hall to discuss the important and vital aspects of our faith. We are starting a new program, PURPOSE, created by the nationally acclaimed youth ministry organization, Life Teen. There is an app that helps parents and students to stay invovled, which can be downloaded here:
For iPhones:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/life-teen-purpose/id1455507051
For Androids:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifeteen.purpose&hl=en_US&gl=US
CONTACT
Mary Ryan
[email protected]
(203) 389-9863
Mary is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, where she studied vocal performance and youth ministry. She joined our team in June 2021 and is the Director of our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs. Mary strives to bring Jesus to the parish through family integration in exciting programs, as well as to teens through the new Life Teen youth ministry program that meets on Sunday evenings.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Summer hours: June-August: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION & CLASS TIMES
Center Road Church
81 Center Road (Rte. 114)
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Class Time Office: (203) 397-5250
Main Office: (203) 389-9863
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