Family Formation
The mission of Family Formation is to help parent respond to the Church's call to be "the first and foremost educators of their children." It is our purpose to aid families as they grow in their love and knowledge of the Catholic Faith. Family Formation begins in September and conlcudes in May. Families meet monthly (typically the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:00pm) at Ar
chbishop Bergan Elementary School. The Edge
A youth ministry experience created for early adolescents in grades 7 and 8 designed to meet the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of young adolescents. Kids meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm at Church in the Delaney Hall. LifeTeen
An international movement that serves the Church by providing rescources and faith experiences that help lead teens closer to Christ. LifeTeen is designed for highschool age kids. Youth gather weekly at
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW)
CLW takes place during the 11:00am Mass September thru May. The program is offered for children 3 years old thru 5th grade. Father will invite the children forward then as a group they are dismissed for CLW. PreK, K, and 1st grade children will gather in the Bride's Room; 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade children will gather in the Family Room. Both groups will hear the readings from the children's lectionary, work on an activity in a children's bulletin to relate the homily to their life and conclude in prayer. The children return to Mass at the time of the children's collection. Vacation Bible School (VBS)
VBS typically occurs the last week in June (Monday thru Friday). This week long adventure is filled with songs, games, crafts, skits, and yummy snacks that bring our faith to children in an exciting way. VBS is for kids in PreK thru 5th grade, older youth are always welcomed to assist as crew leaders and station helpers.