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The Catholic Community of the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Holy Family - St. Columba Catholic Church

Faith Formation

The Faith Formation Program at Church of the Holy Family and St. Columba Church is designed to serve the needs of every member of our parishes. The program is composed of the following:

  • Faith Formation for Kindergarten through Confirmation
  • Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)
  • Adult Education Opportunities
  • Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) for new members

Faith Formation serves a vital part of our parish family’s well being, for our spiritual growth and for our continued development in our faith.  

The largest effort of Faith Formation for our children of the parish is to provide them with a classroom Faith Formation Program. This is a supplement to regular Mass attendance and Faith Formation provided by families. The Faith Formation program consist of grades Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 is the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies series which is based on Gospel and Catholic Doctrine. Confirmation Program for Grades 8 and 9  use the Chosen program by Ascension Press as well as other related resources.

Our Program consists of:

GRADES Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 – classes meet for an hour as scheduled on the Faith Formation Calendar.

FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAM - Our 2nd grade students prepare for First Reconciliation.  It is a classroom-based program using Pflaum "First Reconciliation, with the addition of sacramentally related workshops.  The students will make their First Reconciliation in the spring.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PROGRAM  - Our 3rd grade students prepare for First Holy Communion.  It is a classroom-based program using Pflaum "First Eucharist, with the addition of sacramentally related workshops.  First Eucharist liturgies are scheduled in the spring.

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM for 8th and 9th graders is a two-year instruction period. YEAR 1 (Grade 8) is a year of Formation and YEAR 2 (Grade 9) is their Discernment year. It is a classroom-based program highlighted a Confirmation Retreat. Grades 8 and 9 meet for an hour each week. The Sacrament of Confirmation is customarily conferred in May of each year.

Faith Formation Registration fees are non-refundable.

ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Adults are urged to continually grow and develop in their faith. Periodically speakers are scheduled to engage us all in current events and faith related issues. Bible studies are held throughout the year and requests are encouraged for days and evenings of reflection or topics of interest. Watch for announcements in the weekly bulletin for adult education opportunities throughout the year. 

RCIA - (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Church should be a place where you can ask questions, seek answers, experience authentic relationships, and embrace the fact that you matter. Regardless of your past or your faith tradition, we welcome you to come as you are and to give church and God another try. This is what RCIA is, the place where you can come together with friends who are seeking and discerning their faith journey and have the desire to join our Catholic faith.  For more information contact Edward Bernier at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Feel free to contact Nancy Morin, Director of Religious Education by phone at 860-228-0096 Ext 3 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

St. Columba's Information

Saint Columba Catholic Church 
328 Route 66, Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-3727

Mailing Address (STC)
PO Box 146
Columbia, CT 06237

Holy Family's Information

Church of the Holy Family
185 Church Street Hebron, CT 06231
(860) 228-0096

Mailing Address (CHF)
PO Box 146
Hebron, CT 06248