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.

News and Information

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

• Sunday, September 20: 9am – Catechetical Sunday Mass – Catechists are commissioned.
• Wednesday, September 23: 6pm – Faith Formation opening, Grades K-8.
• Thursday, September 24: 6pm – Faith Formation opening, Grades 9 & 10 – Teen Class
• Wednesday, September 30: 6pm – Class
• Sunday, October 4: 9am – Feast of St. Michael Mass, celebrated with first responders, reception to follow Mass.
• Wednesday, October 7: 6pm – Class
• Wednesday, October 14: 6pm – Class
• Sunday, October 18: 9am – Children's Liturgy of the Word – Social Hour
• Wednesday, October 21: 6pm – Class
• Wednesday, October 28: 6pm – Class – Safe environment training
• Thursday, October 29: 6pm – Teen Class

FAITH FORMATION OPENING
Faith Formation classes will open on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6pm for grades K-8. We will have an ice cream party to welcome our children back.
Classes for grades 9 and 10 will open on Thursday, September 24th at 6pm. We will have a pizza party to welcome our teens back. Please complete registration forms prior to our opening. New families are welcome to register by contacting Kathleen Burns at (518) 428-6353.

THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who has so generously donated to the Open Hands Ministry of our Church. We are growing and able to serve many more of our neighbors because of your generous donations. On Saturday, August 22nd, we had two locations, one at the Senior Center and one at St. Michael's large parking lot. Over 100 seniors, children and families were served lunch, given essential personal care items and school supplies.

​Our next meeting for Open Hands is Wednesday, September 9th at 6pm at Holy Trinity Parish Center. Our next event will be Saturday, September 26th at 11:30am to 1:30pm at Cohoes Senior Center. Please see pictures below. Again, thank you for supporting us in our mission to serve our neighbors.

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.

NOTE: Changes to our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Programs: Read the letter from Fr. Kelly.

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.