Some updates from Faith Formation (as of May 23, 2025):

-With the Archdiocesan announcement of adjusting the Confirmation age, and our period of transition for those receiving the sacrament of Confirmation, please find more information about the Confirmation age adjustment byclicking here

-The schedule for next year has not yet been prepared. We will meet starting in September and conclude in May. Each Faith Formation meeting time will have offerings for Kindergarten - Confirmation preparation and will be offered:

Sunday mornings at Holy Family following the 9:00am Mass (10:15-11:15)

Sunday mornings at St. Irene before the 11:30am Mass (10:30-11:30)

Monday afternoons at Holy Family (5:00-6:00pm) (updated 7/1/25)

We are looking for disciples to join our team as Faith Formation Leaders:

-In particular, with the return of Sunday morning Faith Formation at St. Irene, we especially need Faith Formation Leaders to serve in all grades at St. Irene.

-At all sessions, there are openings for Hall Monitors, Substitutes and more

Please contact us to find out how you can help share your faith with the youth of our Collaborative.

We look forward to journeying with your family in our mission to share faith in our community,

Tony Carbrello

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

1. Family & Youth Engagement

2. Structural and  Programmatic Changes

3. Curriculum and Format Adjustments

4. Sustainability and Volunteer Engagement

5. Rebranding and Modernization

1. Growth and Building a Vibrant Community

2. Youth Engagement and Faith Development

3. Program Organization (schedule and communication)

4. Reconsideration of Curriculum and Materials

5. Additional Community & Engagement Opportunities (Ministry and Missions)

6. Continue One-Time Events That Have Been Fruitful in the past

Onboard new staff member

New FF schedule with weekday at Holy Family and Sunday morning at both St. Irene and Holy Family

All FF grades meet together with possible post-Confirmation offering, 60 minutes in length

Launch Youth Ministry Small Groups

More intentional combining of some grades

Offer Family Masses and evaluate their purpose and engagement

Offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word (at one or more Masses)

Consider how to improve Family Engagement, pilot Family activities

Improve communication out from Faith Formation, better use possible resources

Consider Youth Group, likely meeting at a different time than the rest of faith formation

Confirmation: different curriculum material resource

Grow Adult Retreat Team for Confirmation and Youth Ministry

Grow Support Teams for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry (Core Team, Events Team, etc.)

Establish Faith Formation Advisory Board