Welcome to the 2025-2026 year of Faith Formation! We are so excited to meet you and grow in our faith together! We all want our children to know and love Jesus, which is why we are offering new and dynamic programs this year to do just that.
Family Program
We will be offering a Family Program for families with students in Grade 5 and below. We will be gathering once a month for fun and engaging sessions, participate in family meetings at home the next few weeks, and then come back together at the end of the month for a Family Mass and social. You can find more information in the Family Program tab.
For questions about our Family Faith Program, please contact Megan Zinn at m.zinn@hamdencatholic.org or 203-433-2809 (call or text)
Youth Ministry Small Group Program
We will be offering a Small Group Program for families with children in Grades 6-10. Youth will meet in small groups to have meaningful discussions about our faith in a setting that builds friendships, trust, community, and a sense of belonging. You can find more information in the Youth Ministry Program tab.
For questions about our Youth Ministry Program, please contact Betsy Fitzsimons at b.fitzsimons@hamdencatholic.org or 203-287-0316.
Grade 8
8th Grade students and their parents will have the wonderful opportunity to participate in Alpha on Sunday mornings at the OLMC Parish Center. These sessions will begin in September
Sacramental Preparation
Reconciliation/Communion: Children preparing for first Reconciliation & Communion will attend 2 monthly classes on Sunday mornings, from 9:45-10:45am at the OLMC Parish Center. There will be engaging classes, family workshops, and rehearsals throughout the year. The sacraments will be received in 2026. Check the calendar for the specific dates.
Confirmation: Youth preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation will participate in our Youth Ministry Small Group program and will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the fall of 10th grade (Fall 2026).
Registration
You can register and pay online here. You select your class, enter your information, and then click the payment link on the next page and pay online. The fees for this year are $60 for 1 child, $100 for 2 children, and $140 for 3+ children. A $20 Sacramental fee will be collected at a later date.
If you prefer to come in person for registration, we will have the following times available for in person registration:
- Sunday, August 31st, 1:30pm at Blessed Sacrament Church
- Tuesday, September 2nd, 12-2pm at OLMC Parish Center
- Thursday, September 4th, 5-7pm at OLMC Parish Center
For questions about our Family Program, please contact Megan Zinn at m.zinn@hamdencatholic.org or 203-433-2809 (call or text).
For questions about our Youth Program, please contact Betsy Fitzsimons at b.fitzsimons@hamdencatholic.org or 203-287-0316.
We are so excited to be partnering with parents and families this year and truly believe that these programs will bring lots of joy and blessings to you all. Thank you for being part of this exciting journey. We love you and are praying for you all!
