Faith Formation Ministries – St. Margaret Church

Baptismal Preparation Classes:

Conduct Baptismal Preparation Class for parents who seek to have their child receive the sacrament of Baptism.

Parish Office

office@stmargaretchurch.com

(203) 245-7301

Bible Study Groups:

The morning group meets at the Parish Center on Mondays at 10:45 AM for one and a half hours, and studies various books of the Bible. The evening session has regular meetings at the Parish Center Wed. from 7:30pm to about 8:30pm. Meetings are held from Sept. through May or...

Faith Formation for Grades 1-8:

This ministry teaches children from grades 1 through 8 about God and the Catholic faith. Students are also prepared for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Catechists are all volunteers.

Nancy Hoban and Chris McSweeney

religious.education@stmargaretchurch.com

(203) 245-7301 Ext.115

Faith Formation for Grades 9 & 10: Confirmation Program

This is a two year program for students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. They meet at the Parish Center for classes on Sunday evenings twice a month.

Ed & Joanne Arrandale

confirmation@stmargaretchurch.com

(203) 245-7301, Ext.108

Inter-Parish Catholic Elementary School:

East Shoreline Catholic Elementary School is co-sponsored by St. Margaret Parish, St. George Parish,Guilford and St. John Bosco, Branford. A STREAM Model and Successor School of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Mary Schools, East Shoreline Catholic Academy (ESCA) is a ‘think forward’ school that places high priority on educator training, learning, leadership,...

Cheryl Panzo

(203) 488-8386

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – OCIA:

The process for initiation into the Catholic Church for those adults who have not been baptized, have been baptized in a different Christian tradition, or who have not received the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation.

Deacon Robert Macaluso

dcn.macaluso@aohct.org

203-245-7301

Pre-School & Kindergarten Sunday School:

A 16-week parish program of religious education for children ages 4 and 5 which starts in October each year and is held during the Sunday 10:30 AM Mass.

Anthony and Katlyn LoRicco

sundayschool@stmargaretchurch.com

PreCana:

A combined ministry with St. George Parish open to all engaged couples in the diocese. Three marriage preparation sessions of 5 hours each are held per year. Our Mission is “To provide a variety of key tools to insure a healthy, God-centered, committed partnership in marriage.”

Edward & Joanne Arrandale

eda5@comcast.net

(203) 318-8590

Walking with Purpose:

Walking with Purpose is a Catholic women’s ministry that develops Bible studies to reach adult women, young adult women, and girls. Our Bible studies:present practical Biblical teachings consistent with Church doctrine; Vary in length and depth to meet the needs of different women; Utilize the Catechism of the Catholic Church...

wwpst.margaretchurch@gmail.com