St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish Religious Education Program

79 South Main Street Middletown CT 06457 860-347-2365
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Fr. Richard Sliwinski, Pastor

Mrs. Susan Ferraiolo, Director of Religious Education

 

GIFT Program
Generations in Faith Together (GIFT) involves everyone in our faith community ... families with children, teenagers, singles, couples, grandparents, retired people, newcomers, friends and neighbors ... everyone!
 
Through this approach, all ages learn and grow together through our experiences and participation in church life.
 
Our faith gatherings will take place in the Parish Center typically on the third weekend of each month beginning in September and ending in April. Participants are invited to choose between the Saturday or Sunday session. Saturday sessions begin with evening vigil Mass followed by dinner and a two and a half hour interactive program presentation. The same session is repeated on Sunday beginning with the 11 a.m. Mass and followed by lunch and the program.
 
Pre-registration is required.
 
 
Sacramental Preparation
Baptisms can be scheduled by contacting the rectory. Classes for new parents are handled through Fr. Mark.
 
Reconciliation and First Holy Communion preparations take place when the children are in third grade. Children eligible must have at least one year of prior religious instruction. The program includes Sunday mornings sessions and a parent-child retreat day.
 
Confirmation candidates request entrance to the program in the beginning of their freshman year. Classes meet on the first Sunday of each month in the Parish Center from 6-8 p.m. Other requirements include volunteer service hours and full day retreat.