Our parish is very excited to be offering a Small Group Program for our students in Grades 6-9. Youth will meet for class in small groups to have meaningful discussions about our faith in a setting that builds friendships, trust, community, and a sense of belonging.
The Faith Formation Small Group Program will meet on Sunday and Monday nights, from 6:00pm-7:15pm in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center. Youth can choose one of these meeting days. A detailed calendar is available at registration.
Each month, we are celebrating one Sunday Mass at 5:00pm in Blessed Sacrament Church. Following Mass, families are invited to gather at the church hall to participate in “hands on” service projects that support local and regional charities.
Grade 8 Classes
8th Grade students and their parents will have the wonderful opportunity to participate in Alpha on Sunday mornings from 9:00am-11:00am at the OLMC Parish Center. These sessions will begin in September 2026.
Sacramental Preparation
Confirmation: The Archdiocese of Hartford is in the process of changing the Confirmation year to 8th Grade. Our classes have been adjusted to provide all students with the opportunity to receive this beautiful sacrament with open hearts. Youth preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation will participate in our Faith Formation Small Group program and will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2027. Grade 9 students will be confirmed in the spring and grade 8 in the Fall.
**The Archdiocese of Hartford is in the process of changing the Confirmation year to 8th grade. Our classes have been adjusted to provide all students with the opportunity to receive this beautiful sacrament with open hearts. Youth preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation will participate in our Faith Formation Small Group program and will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2027. Grade 9 students will be confirmed in the spring and grade 8 in the Fall.
Registration
It’s time to register for the 2026–2027 Faith Formation year!
For questions about our Faith Formation Small Group Program, please contact Betsy Fitzsimons at b.fitzsimons@hamdencatholic.org or 203-287-0316.
We look forward to another wonderful year of learning, prayer, and growing together in faith!