Faith Formation 1st

Faith Formation: 1st - 8th Grade

Director of Faith Formation: Brother Richard Contino
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Our goal is to provide the youth in our parish a comprehensive Religious Education program that teaches the faith and traditions of the Catholic Church, and fosters a personal relationship with God. Sunday Mass is an INTEGRAL component of our program. Every Faith Formation lesson builds upon the experience of actively and fully participating in Sunday Mass every week.

Registration Is Now Open Through September 1st.

To register for the 2026-2027 Faith Formation program, please return your family's completed form to Brother Richard by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to the Parish Center at 175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville NY 11747.

Tuition is $340 per family and due upon registration or no later than September 1, 2026.
- Payment can be made by cash, check, or by clicking here for online payment.
Baptism certificates are required upon registration for all incoming first graders.

Class Offerings

In person classes are offered for grades 1-8 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00pm - 6:00pm.
Students in grades 7 and 8 also have the choice of Monday evenings from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
Our online program for grades 1-8 consists of weekly independent lessons combined with three mandatory in person workshops.

Important Dates

Classes start the week of September 21st with a mandatory parent meeting in the Church.
Mandatory Workshop dates for in person and online students.
- Week of October 26th, week of December 7th, and week of March 15th. Details will follow.
Incoming 2nd Graders - First Reconciliation will be March 16, 2027 with First Communion celebrated on Saturday, May 1, 2027.
Incoming 8th Graders - Confirmation retreat will be September 11, 2027 with Confirmation celebrated in the Fall of 2027.

2026-2027 Faith Formation Calendar

Registration Forms

Returning Families

Welcome back, and thank you for returning for another enriching Faith Formation year. To register your child(ren), please return your completed form to Brother Richard at the Parish Center.

Returning Student Faith Formation Registration

New Families

If you are new to the parish or just starting your child's Faith Formation journey, welcome! A new family registration form can be completed and returned to Brother Richard at the Parish Center. If you are new to the parish, a parish registration form also needs to be completed along with your enrollment form.

New Family Faith Formation Registration

Parish Registration Form (if needed)