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 InformationUPDATES TO FAITH FORMATION
Changes to our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Programs Read the letter from Fr. Kelly. FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN Instruction for grades K-8 will be on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at St. Michael's Parish Center. All children in Kindergarten to 10th grade are encouraged to register. It is highly recommended to return to Faith Formation after completing First Communion. Our tentative start date is Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm. We will gather in the church hall and have an ice cream party. Letters with registration information and forms will be mailed out to current families. Please complete and return all forms in a timely manner as I am currently developing class lists and schedules. Please remember that 2 years of Faith Formation is required to make First Communion, usually beginning in first grade. Kindergarten students are welcome to register as well. For Confirmation, 3 years of Faith Formation is required, beginning in eighth grade. Unusual circumstances will always be considered. We have programs to help our children receive the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion if they are “behind” in receiving these Sacraments. No one will ever be turned away for any reason. Please contact Kathleen Burns (518) 428-6353 with any questions. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Do you know someone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Perhaps you are thinking about what it means to be called to the Catholic way of life. The Church has a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) whereby adults can learn and discern whether to become Catholic Christians. The process leads an-unbaptized adult to his or her baptism, usually at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. If the adult has been baptized in another Christian tradition, then the process prepares the person to be received into the Catholic Church by making a profession of faith as a Catholic. The process also prepares the way for someone who was baptized in the Catholic Church to receive First Holy Communion and Confirmation. At St. Michael's our RCIA program meets on Wednesday evenings at 5pm from October until April. Instruction time is flexible according to the needs of the participants. Please contact Kathleen Burns (518) 428-6353 with any questions. |
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.