Children and young people are the future; they are our strength;
they are what keep us moving forward.
​​​​​​​They are the ones in whom we put our hope." Pope Francis

As we look ahead to the next ministry year, we would like to take a moment to thank all of you parents and families who have made this first year of combining our faith formation and youth ministry programs such a fun and exciting time!  You've been patient as we figured out new ways of doing things and you've been so positive as we worked through changes.  We have loved getting to know everyone from both parishes and building community!

We will continue this year to host most K-5 programs at St. Catherine's and most 6-12 programs at Transfiguration.  You can also look forward to many seasonal special events at both locations to help your family grow in faith and have fun making great memories at church throughout the course of the year.  As in past years, we will be using a mix of gathered in-person events along with at-home/online work to help families explore faith together.

Youth Ministry offerings this year will include:

• Middle School Youth Group (grades 6-8) will meet one Sunday night a month from 7-8:30. An online Google classroom assignment completed before the monthly meeting which will introduce our topic.
• Confirmation prep (typically grades 8-9) will meet one Sunday night a month from 7-8:30. Candidates also complete a monthly Google classroom assignment and attend at least 4 Middle School or High School Youth Group meetings each year. The registration deadline was 8/15.
• Senior High Youth Group (grades 9-12) meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7-8:30. 
• SEARCH Retreat for high school students will be held Feb 7-8, 2025!   
• Stay tuned for more info on signing up for the National Catholic Youth Conference!

Summer Faith Formation Letter

For more information on any of our youth ministry programs, or to be placed on our weekly email update list, please contact Anne Gallagher at [email protected] or 248-2427.  I love to hear from you!