Inter-Parish Faith Formation
About Inter-Parish Faith Formation
Inter-parish instruction includes the 3 St. Marys Catholics Churches: Queen of the World, St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart.
Faith Formation Contacts:
Director of Faith Formation
814-781-1042, ext. 2
Youth and Young Adult Minister
814-781-1042, ext. 1
Elementary Program (1st – 5th grade)
Our elementary program is offered on Wednesday evenings (Sept – April) at the St. Mary’s Parish Center. Inter-generational family nights or retreats are held annually for each grade level. Register and check schedules at www.sminterparishff.com.
Middle School Program (6th – 8th grade)
Our Middle School Program is offered Sundays at 6:00 pm – 7:45pm at St. Mary’s Church Parish Center. Instructions follow the diocesan curriculum using the Life Teen Edge program. You can go to sminterparishff.com to register and obtain class schedules.
LIFE TEEN (9th & 10th grade)
High School Faith Formation for 9th and 10th grade is known as Life Teen and is held on Sudnay nights (Sept. – May) at 6:00pm – 7:45pm at the St. Mary’s Church Parish Center. To register go to sminterparishff.com and for class schedules. If you have further questions please call the St. Marys Inter Parish Faith Formation office at 814-781-1042.
A team of Core adult leaders present Life Nights (teachings) in a relational ministry setting that will challenge and educate teens about our Catholic faith.
Our teachings are faithful to the Magisterium of the church. We love the Gospels, the Sacraments, and Church teachings! Every resource is fully referenced with Scripture, the Catechism, Encyclicals, and sound doctrine from our great saints. We meet the teens where they are to help lead them closer to Christ.
St. Henrys Program– Persons With Different Abilities
Faith formation and Sacramental Preparation is offered to our children and young adults with different abilities. Gathered weekly at the St. Mary’s Annex and Sacred Heart Activity Center.
Home School Program
In our home school program, parents take direct responsibility for religious instruction of their children with the guidance of pastors and faith formation program.
Protecting God’s Children
In accordance with the Diocese of Erie, all persons having contact with children and youth must have a criminal background check, child protection background check, and complete an in-service.
This includes pastors, priests, secretary’s, teachers, administrators, parent volunteers, scout leaders, enrichment teachers, catechists, lunch supervisors, room moms, coaches, all paid parish and school personnel and all volunteers.
To find out about in-services available to you at no cost – please contact Janet VanEerden in the Faith Formation Office (814-781-1042 ext. 2). If you have additional questions about the diocesan requirements, please visit The Office for Protection of Children and Youth at http://www.eriercd.org/protectyouth.htm.