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.

2022-2023 School Year Begins September 21

Opening day for Faith Formation classes will be Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

• Grades K -5 will attend at 6pm
• Grades 6-10 will attend at 7:15pm

We will open with an ice cream social in the Church Hall. Parents are invited to attend.
Catechists will bring the students to their classrooms in the Parish Center after they have ice cream. Please pick your child up at the Parish Center.

Monday Evening Classes

Monday evening opening class will be on Monday, September 26 at 6pm. Students will meet in the Parish Center.

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

Schedule for 2022-2023 is coming soon

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.