Ann Hayles, Director of Religious Education

Mary Kay Ryan, Director of CFP (Religious Education Classes)

Christian Formation Program (CFP)

Our Christian Formation Program serves the families of Holy Spirit by providing quality religious education for the children of the parish. Preschool classes (ages 3 & 4, and 5 year-old's who miss the Kindergarten cutoff) are held during the 10:30 Mass on Sunday.  Kindergarten through Sixth grade meet either on Wednesday evenings, either early (5:00 to 6:15) or late (6:45 to 8:00) or on Sunday mornings (9:00 AM-10:15 AM). Pre-registration is required for all classes. For students in 7th and 8th grade, please see information below on Junior High Youth Group. All registrants must read the Policies and agree to them. Registration weekend is held in the late summer and will also be available online beginning in mid-July. Classes are held September through April. See drop-down menus (below) for calendars. Call Mary Kay Ryan at the Parish Office to enroll your children in CFP.   

Religious Education Calendars

Youth in 7th and 8th grades have several opportunities to be active in our parish.  These youth have the opportunity to participate in our Junior High Youth group which meets Sundays from 6:00 - 8:00.  These meetings consist of an hour of learning about the faith that is followed by an hour of social time, refreshments and various activities.  The learning part of the meetings are based on a 6 week long mini-course. They rotate through 3 of them a year. In addition to these regular meetings, youth have the opportunity to participate in service-learning projects, lock-ins, retreats, concerts, social events, and much more. For more information, check the website, call the youth office, or stop by the youth room!

Catechumenate (RCIA)

The Catechumenate or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the preferred way for adults to be received into the Catholic Church.  It is a slow and gentle process that allows people to learn about the faith and to prayerfully discern whether or not to join. It is for those who have never been baptized as well as for those who have been baptized in another Christian denomination. Members of the parish serve as sponsors and team members, helping people grow in their faith at their own pace. The actual sessions are held one evening a week, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the meeting rooms.

Several study and sharing  groups currently exist in the parish and may be open to more members.  Please call Ann Hayles for more information. Additionally, we would be happy to assist any group of friends or neighbors who would like to start a scripture group.

All of us are called by God to assist in the building up of the Church. The function of the Vocations Committee is to encourage all parishioners to be attentive to their vocation and especially to support and assist those who might be called to the Priesthood or Religious Life.