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.
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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.

Notes

NOTE: 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. Registration forms have mailed to current families. Schedule and class details will be mailed in early September. Please contact Kathleen Burns (518) 428-6353 if you did not receive your forms or wish to register a child.

Class Schedule

• Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - Class
  • Grades K - 5 at 6pm.
  • Grades 6-10 at 7:15pm.
• Monday, January 30, 2023 - Monday Monthly Class – 6pm - 8pm
• Wednesday, January 25, 2023: Class – Grades K-5 at 6pm. Grades
  6-10 at 7:15pm. Parent First Communion Meeting – 6pm – Parish
  Center.
• Monday, January 30, 2023: Monday Monthly Class – 6pm-8pm.
  Wednesday February 01, 2023: Class – Grades K-5 at 6pm. Grades
  6-10 at 7:15pm.
• Sunday, February 5, 2023: First Communion Presentation Ceremony
  - 9am.
• Wednesday, February 8, 2023: Class – Grades K-5 at 6pm. Grades 6
  -10 at 7:15pm.
• Wednesday, February 15, 2023: Class – Grades K-5 at 6pm. Grades
  6-10 at 7:15pm. Parent Confirmation Meeting – 7pm – Parish Center.
• Saturday, February 18, 2023: Movie Matinee at 1pm.
• Sunday, February 19, 2023: Children's Liturgy of the Word.
• Wednesday, February 22, 2023: NO CLASS – School winter break.
• Monday, February 27, 2023: Monday Monthly Class – 6pm-8pm

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Our next Children's Liturgy of The Word will be on Sunday, February
19, 2023 at 9am.

• Lector # 1 – Emily Fanniff
• Lector # 2 – Jaylee Ellis
• Gift Bearers – Kyla LePage, Sydnee LePage

All are welcome!!

SOUPER SATURDAY MOVIE MATINEE
Our movie matinee will be on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 1pm.
Soup, sandwiches, dessert, and beverages will be served. More information on the movie title will be available soon. This is a free event. Please invite a friend!!!

PARENT SACRAMENTAL MEETINGS

• Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 6pm for all First Communion parents.
  Meeting will take place in the Parish Center Chapel during class time. We will be done in time for you to pick your child up from class. If you cannot come, please send a reliable adult who can relay important information to you.
• Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 7pm for all Confirmation parents.
  Meeting will take place in the Parish Center Chapel.
  Candidate does not need to attend. If you cannot come, please send a reliable adult who can relay important information to you.

FIRST COMMUNION PRESENTATION CEREMONY

• Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 9am:
  The First Communion class will be presented to Father and the Parish community. The candidates will receive their gift from the Rosary Society. This is mandatory for all First Communion candidates. All family members are encouraged to attend as well.

CONFIRMATION PRESENTATION CEREMONY

• Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 9am:
  The Confirmation Candidates will be presented to Father and the
  Parish community. The candidates will receive their gift from St. Michael's Parish. This is mandatory for all Candidates. All family members are encouraged to attend as well.

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.

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.