Introducing our Faith Formation Staff...
(978) 251-8571/ 256-2374
Heather Hannaway, Director of Faith Formation, ext 226
Courtney A. Callanan, Assistant Director of Faith Formation & Youth Minister, ext 227
Elaine Kindler, Faith Formation Coordinator, ext 216
Lynn Anne LaDuke, Faith Formation Coordinator, ext 240
Faith Formation Office Hours...
Monday - Thursday... 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Office is closed on Fridays
Families who opt for the homestudy option for 7&8 are offered the same content as what is covered in class but are adults and youth are able to learn together on a schedule that works for their family. As with the class model, Homestudy for 7&8 has three components: Mass, Encounter Sessions and Deep Dives.
Mass: Each week at Sunday Mass all youth in faith formation are asked to fill out a Mass Ticket and place it in the basket during Offeratory. The purpose of these Mass tickets is twofold. First to communicate to our young people that although they may not have money, they are still contributing members of our community whose presence is appreciated. Second it provides accountablity, which is helpful in forming habits, for those families who may not be in the practice of regular Mass attendence. Mass Tickets can be found in the entrances to the church and 7&8 Tickets are green.
Encounter Sessions: Encounter Sessions should be done by the 7&8 together with a parent/guardian. There are eight sessions and the program is designed for one be completed a month between September and April. However, families are welcome to adjust as needed, provided that all sessions are finished by the end of May. Sessions should take approximately an hour a piece. The directions below should be followed for each session.
Video Access Directions to Encounter Videos
1. Click on the ASCENSION image to the left
2. Click on SIGN IN button in top right corner of the page
2a. If you already have an account, login using your email
and password
2b. If you do not have an account, create one by clicking on
'BECOME A MEMBER' on the left side
3. Using the MENU dropdown on the top right corner of the page go to My Dashboard
3a. If you have already registered for this year's Encounter study, click on Your Library
and then chose Chosen - St. John & St. Mary Church
3b. If you have not registered for this years Encounter study, click on JOIN A STUDY,
then click on REDEEM CODE and enter EYTBVM
4. Once in the Encounter study, click on the appropriate week's videos to view