“Faith Formation” is a broad term that applies to a variety of parish events & programs that attempt to deepen our parishioners’ relationship with God and knowledge of the Catholic Faith.

We work with fellow-parishioners to create and maintain such programs /events. If you are interested in learning more about one or more of our programs or are willing to volunteer in any way with one of them, please do not hesitate to contact our Faith Formation Director, John McMahon, at (802)878-5331, ext. 202 or john.mcmahon@essexcatholic.org.

Adult Faith Formation Programs:

•   R.C.I.A.: “The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
•   Serve Our Neighbor Day Events (Fall & Spring)
•   ALO: Catholic Mom’s Group
•   Faith In Action Group
•   Advent & Lenten Parish Missions

Children’s Faith Formation Programs:

•   Annual Sunday Religious Education Program (grades 1-6 / Sept.-May)
•   Sacramental Initiation for Grades 1-2 (Eucharist & Reconciliation)
•   Sacramental Initiation for Older Children (Baptism, Reconciliation, & Eucharist)
•   Vacation Bible School for grades K-5 (each year in July)
•   Safe Environment Program
•   Children’s Liturgies
•   Family Christmas Eve Liturgy (pageant)
•   Children’s Easter Mass

Youth Faith Formation Programs & Annual Events (grades 6-10):

• Annual VT Christian Music Concerts 
• Movie Night (Fall)
• Caroling Night & Bowling (Dec.)
• Stations of the Cross & Laser Tag (Lent)
• Seder Supper
• Confirmation Program (grades 8 & 9)
• High School Youth Group grades 9-12
• Youth Group Retreats (summer, occasional)
• Summer Service Events
• Annual Summer Youth Congress (June)
• World Youth Day (Every few years - Summer)