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 it to the parish office or you may register online. Please call the parish office at 603-424-3757 if you have any questions.

Exciting changes are coming to Grades 1-5 Faith Formation and its families! Faith Formation will have two components: A monthly parent/child session and a grade level book to be completed at home. The best from our past programs merge into one strong initiative with a focus on the family.

Research shows that parents are the first and best teachers of their children. Parents set family priorities and are powerful and important examples for their children. That is remains true with Faith Formation. Parents engaged with the Faith help to form children who grow in their faith and remain engaged in the Faith as well.

Our goal: to plant seeds in the hearts of our children that develop into a lifelong relationship with God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son through the Holy Spirit.

The new OLM Grades 1-5 program:

Keeping with our Wednesday tradition, all parent/child sessions will take place once a month (September through April) at 4:30-5:30 pm OR 5:45-6:45 pm. Sessions will be held in the church and they will include teaching and activities for both parents and children along with time for fellowship and fun.

Children will receive a grade level book at the first parent/child session. Those books will be completed at home under the guidance of parents, grandparents, neighbor groups, etc. It is our hope to engage families in learning about and living out the Faith.

Next steps:

1. Register your child(ren) for Faith Formation.
   1. Register online by scrolling down and clicking the online registration button below.
   2. Register on paper by scrolling down and clicking Faith Formation Registration form 2023-24 to print the form and mail or bring it to the office.
2. Join us for our first parent/child session on September 20 in the church at the time you sign up (either 4:30 or 5:45).
3. Mark your calendar for all parent/child sessions.
4. Spend time going through the book chapters with your child(ren) at home.
5. Stay connected! Please let us know if you have questions along the way. We are here to support you in guiding your child in Faith!

Dates for Grades 1-5 Parent/Child Sessions:

Sessions will take place in the church from 4:50-5:30pm OR 5:45-6:45pm.

September 20
October 18
November 15
December 13
January 17
February 21
March 20
April 17

Grade level student books will be distributed at the first Parent/Child session.

Our faith formation and youth ministry program for students in Grades 6-8 is called Edge and is offered in-person as a combined grades 6-8 group. Edge meets about two times a month on Sunday evenings from 6:15-7:45 pm.

Start Date for 2023-24 School Year:

• First session: Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 6:15 pm in the church hall.

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 high school group. Life Teen meets about two times a month on Sunday evenings from 6:15-7:45 pm.

Start Date for 2023-24 School Year:

• First session: Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 6:15 pm in the church hall.

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.

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!