Faith Formation is designed to enable opportunities for children and adults to grow in their knowledge of God and the Catholic Faith. We prepare for and celebrate the sacraments, as well as liturgy, service, prayer, scripture and the lives of the saints, along with art and music activities. Our focus is learning our faith as we live it, in the midst of a celebrating community that proclaims Jesus’ message in Word and Action.

Faith Formation Program – On-line Registration

Registration material for Faith Formation classes is available online. Please register by July 25.  

Click Here For 2024-2025 New Faith Formation Registration

Click Here For 2024-2025 Returning Faith Formation Registration

Volunteers:

Many volunteers give generously of their time and talent to pass the faith onto our children. All our teachers and volunteers are required to be trained in Safe Environment (VIRTUS) to help ensure the safety of our children. More volunteers are always welcome to teach or aid in other ways. Volunteer now by completing the on-line Faith Formation Volunteer registration form. Click here to volunteer for Faith Formation 2024 on-line now.

Register for Initial Safe Environment Training (those who have never taken this training within the church) Click here to register for training now.

Register for Re-Certification Safe Environment Training Click here to register for training now.

Faith Formation Program – 2024-2025 Class Schedules 

• PreK Kindergarten
• Grade 1
• Grade 2 First Reconciliation
• Grade 2 First Eucharist
• Grade 3
• Grade 4
• Grade 5
• Grade 6
• Grade 7/8
• Grade 9
• Grade 10

Faith Formation at Church of the Holy Family

The parish community of the Church of the Holy Family is committed to a faith formation program that will enable each child to grow in faith and relationship with Jesus. Our programs meet and follow the official statement on Catechetics of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Our curriculum is designed to follow a sequential pattern of faith and moral development and is structured on sound theological principles in accordance with the National Catechetical Directory. Classes for all grade levels consist of class time, service opportunities and exposure to some traditional Catholic devotions and events. We encourage parents/guardians to take an active role in their children’s religious growth. Faith is God’s gift, but the nurturing of that gift goes on mainly in the day-to-day living of family life. Our goal is to help children develop into faithful Catholic adults.

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist

In order to register for these classes, a student must have completed at least one year of Faith Formation classes (ie: Grade 1).  Direct preparation for these sacraments is done in the second grade after a child has attended at least one year of Faith Formation classes, or attends a Catholic school. Children prepare for and receive First Reconciliation in the fall. They begin classes for First Eucharist in January and receive this sacrament in the Spring.

Confirmation – 2-Year Program

Confirmation preparation is a 2-year program (commonly, Grades 9 & 10), except for students who attend Catholic school. Those who attend Catholic school must participate in the 2^nd year (Direct Prep) portion of the program.

The Sacrament of Confirmation in the Diocese of Syracuse is generally received in grades 10 or 11. This program consists of classes, a retreat, and service. The sacrament is usually conferred in the Spring of 10^th grade.

Confirmation candidates are expected to volunteer in a total of 10 service projects over the course of 2 years (9th and 10th grade).  Each year candidates are expected to do 4 (four) service projects within our CHF parish and 1(one) within the greater community.

Information about service requirements,

CLCIK HERE FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE PROJECTS 

The Service Reflection and Evaluation form 

7th grade Service and Evaluation Form please click here

8th grade Service and Evaluation Form please click here

9th grade Confirmation 1 Service and Evaluation Form please click here 
 
10th grade Confirmation 2 Service and Evaluation Form please click here 

Contact Information

 
Loretta Hudy: Faith Formation Director Grade 2 
607-785-4581 or email at [email protected]

Steffanie Williams-Pre K-6
607-785-4581

Lucy Armezzani: Faith Formation Co Director Grades 7,8,9,10
607-785-4581 or email at [email protected]

Patricia Mastro: Faith Formation Co Director Grades 7,8,9,10
607-785-4581or email at [email protected]

Jacquelyn Newman: Administrative Assistant for Faith formation & Youth Ministry/ POC/registration/forms assignments/official documents 
607-785-4581 or email at [email protected]

Dc.Jim Tokos: Catechist 
Email at [email protected]

Nathan Hanzalik: Service Coordinator
[email protected]