Saint John Bosco Faith Formation 2026-2027
Faith happens in the home, as well as the church, classroom, playing field, and community. We meet families and kids where they are on their journey and walk beside them at every stage as they grow together in faith and experience the power the sacraments can have in their lives.
“God freely created us so that we might know, love, and serve him in this life and be happy with him forever.”
-St. Ignatius of Loyola
Our parish Faith Formation program helps children and their families know God and His church in order to better love and follow Him. Through regular participation in the celebration of the Mass and sacraments, classes, youth ministry events, family activities, and service projects, we hope our students not only learn about their faith but about how to live it out in meaningful and beautiful ways.
Family Focused
Your family is the center of our program and your child’s faith formation. Embracing the idea of life-long formation, we know are always learning and growing in our faith regardless of age. During our sessions, families learn, share, discuss, and grow together with other families in our parish community.
Mass Centered
Mass is the center of all we are as Catholics. Therefore, our sessions are scheduled around the Mass, materials focus on the Mass, and we teach families and children about the Mass.
Service + Ministry Minded
Faith comes alive when it is lived. Students, along with their families, engage in opportunities to serve in a ministry or charity each month, which benefits our neighbors in need. Students preparing for confirmation foster service-oriented minds and hearts, giving of their time each month to serve in their parish, schools, and community.
Contact
Jenny Smith, Faith Formation Coordinator
faithformation@saintjohnboscobranford.org
203-488-2998, ext. 202
To learn more about our Programs and To Register Click Below:
Youth Ministry
Our parish Youth Ministry Program is an important partner to our Faith Formation Program – allowing our students the opportunities to grow in their faith, explore specific questions and interests, find support and prayer in difficult times, and enjoy a sense of community with other parish teens. Contact Oliver Shannon with any questions or just to drop by to chat (203-488-1607, ext. 203 or ESCYouthMinistry@aohct.org).
We’re always looking for adult volunteers!
Any parents, adults, or teens over 18 who would be interested in helping in the program (either planning or facilitating), we would love to have you! Please reach out to Jenny Smith at faithformation@saintjohnboscobranord.org and check out our Catechists and Adult Volunteers page.
Evangelus Text/Email System
By registering for the program, you will automatically be enrolled in the Evangelus text message/email notification system through the parish (This is NOT SPAM). This is how we will get important Faith Formation & Youth Ministry updates and notifications to you! You can opt out at any time.