St. Michael's Faith Formation program welcome you to a safe and friendly environment, in which your children will take steps in forming a strong faith in Jesus Christ our Savior. The program runs from mid-September to mid-May and classes are held in the Parish Office building, across from the Church's side entrance.
Please see the information below, but the very best way to learn more about the program is to contact Kathleen Burns at 518-428-6353. NotesNOTE: A student must complete two years of Faith Formation (not including kindergarten) before making First communion. This usually begins in First grade, but any grade level is welcome to prepare for First Communion.
NOTE: Three years of Faith Formation instruction are required for Confirmation, usually beginning in Eighth grade with Confirmation being made in the Spring of Tenth grade. News and InformationSCHEDULE
UPDATES TO FAITH FORMATION
Changes to our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Programs Read the letter from Fr. Kelly. ASCENSION
Vigil Mass for The Ascension of The Lord will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at 6pm at St. Michael's Church. Crowning of the outdoor Blessed Mother statue will immediately follow the Mass. FIRST COMMUNION MASS
First Communion Mass will be held on Saturday, May 4th at 11am at St. Michael's Church. Everyone is invited to attend and support our young ones as the receive Jesus in the Eucharist. CONFIRMATION
Confirmation for the Candidates of St. Michael's, Holy Trinity, St. Ambrose, and Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held on Sunday, May 19th at 5:30 pm at St Ambrose Church in Latham. Please keep these teens in your prayers as they embark on their adult life in the Church. CAMP BREAKAWAY
Camp Breakaway is the premiere Catholic youth camp for Capital Region youth and beyond. Youth experience 4 nights of fun including swimming, kayaking, archery, fishing, reconciliation, prayer, hiking, Mass and team activities. Campers are guaranteed to find a new life long friend and memories. Camp breakaway runs June 29th to July 3rd this year. The cost to attend is $430.00 per person. This year we have two Confirmation students who are interested in attending. Anyone who would like to make a donation to support our youth can contact Kathleen Burns at (518) 428-6353. RCIA Sacramental Preparation for Adults and Older Children
If you are interested in becoming a Catholic or completing your Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) or are curious about the process, please contact Kathleen Burns at (518) 428-6353. We meet each Wednesday at 5pm in the Parish Center. FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER IS MAY 1ST
St. Joseph has 2 feast days. The first on March 19th celebrates Joseph as the husband of Mary. The second one on May 1st celebrates St. Joseph the Worker. The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker was instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1955 to recognize the dignity of work. Saint Joseph is a man of great spirit. He is great in faith, not because he speaks his own words, but above all because he listens to the words of the Living God. He listens in silence. And his heart ceaselessly perseveres in the readiness to accept the Truth contained in the word of the Living God, Pope John Paul II had once said. |
Weather-related Closing
Please watch Channel 13 WNYT for weather-related closings.
St. Michael's is listed as "St. Michael's Cohoes Faith Formation."
NOTE: If Cohoes Public schools are closed, we will be closed also.
NOTE: If weather becomes bad after school dismissal, Faith Formation closing will be posted on Channel 13.
St. Michael's is listed as "St. Michael's Cohoes Faith Formation."
NOTE: If Cohoes Public schools are closed, we will be closed also.
NOTE: If weather becomes bad after school dismissal, Faith Formation closing will be posted on Channel 13.
Report Absence
To report absentee or for any questions, please contact Mrs. Burns at 518-428-6353
General Information
In-person Faith Formation classes are held on Wednesday evenings . Classes are held in the church hall to allow for social distancing. All health safety protocols are followed. We will follow the usual schedule on Wednesday nights. Please refer to the schedule that was mailed to all registered parents. It is not too late to register your child to attend class. Please contact Kathleen Burns for registration, schedule, and virtual information. Call Mrs. Burns at (518) 428-6353.