Faith formation programs help children and youth learn more about our Catholic faith and living it with their families through the Church. Since this is an ongoing process, faith formation programs are offered at our parish for those in Grades 1 through 12.
Please see below to register your child for any of our programs. You may download a copy of the registration form to fill out and return to the parish office or you may register online. Please call the parish office at 424-3757 if you have any questions.
Faith formation programs for students in Grades 1-5 are offered in two formats:
1. In-Person Program
• Class sessions offered on Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm or 5:45-6:45 pm in the OLM Faith Formation Center
• Grades 1 & 2 are combined together; Grade 3 meets as a single grade; Grades 4 & 5 are combined together
• Cancellation policy – if Merrimack schools are closed or after school activities are cancelled, faith formation classes are also cancelled
2. At-Home Program
• After attending an initial parent meeting, parents work through the course book with their child at home throughout the year.
In addition to regular lessons, students and families enrolled in the In-Person and At-Home programs, and also those in Catholic schools, are invited to participate in four parent-child Family Sessions:
Each session will be held at 3:00 pm in the church hall. Younger siblings are welcome. Families are invited and encouraged to attend the 4:30 pm Mass following each session.
Start Dates for 2022-23 School Year:
Our faith formation and youth ministry program for students in Grades 6-8 is called Edge and is offered in-person only as a combined group, which meets about two times a month on Sunday evenings from 6:15-7:45 pm.
Start Date for 2022-23 School Year:
Our faith formation and youth ministry program for youth in Grades 9-12 is called Life Teen and is offered in-person only as a combined group, which meets about two times a month on Sunday evenings from 6:15-7:45 pm.
Start Date for 2022-23 School Year:
Students attending Catholic school receive their regular faith formation within the Catholic school setting. Families with children in Catholic schools are encouraged, however, to still register for the faith formation year at Our Lady of Mercy and to select the “Catholic School” option so we can keep in contact with Catholic school families.
Please note: Catholic school students typically prepare for and receive the sacraments at their home parish.
You are invited to our Grades 1-5 Family Sessions.
All sessions are a 3:00 pm in the church hall.
Please call the parish office at 603-424-3757 with any questions. We are here to help support you and your family in living our Catholic faith!