GIFT (Growing in Faith together)

  • 2026-2027 Faith Formation   

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    Welcome to St. John the Evangelist's Faith Formation page!
    My name is Julie Bailey as the Faith Formation Coordinator, it's my privilege to welcome all our new and returning families for the 
    2026-2027 catechetical year. 
    This year's theme is: 

    “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… to bring good news to the poor”

     Luke 4:18


    Registration for our Families' G.I.F.T. "Growing In Faith Together" is open June 1st until August 31st. 
    A late fee of $25 will apply after August 31, 2026.
    No child will be denied catechesis due to financial hardship. Please contact our office to discuss assistance. 

  • Please call the Parish Office at 585-352-5481 or email Julie at [email protected] with any questions you have.

  • Raising Your Children in the catholic faith

    Our goal is to support parents in their role as primary teachers in the ways of faith. 

    Religious Education = Life-long Learning
     

    Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.)                 We offer in-person Faith Formation sessions for families with children in grades PreK-7 on  TWO Sundays per month, Sept - May. We meet immediately after 11:15am Mass, from 12:30pm - 2pm. 
    * Children attend grade-level sessions.
    * Parents choose between attending the Parent Session, led by Deacon Alex DeLucenay,  or volunteering in a grade-level classroom.                                         

    ​Two-Year Confirmation Program 
    Year I and Year II teens meet TWO Sunday evenings per month. Each session begins with 5pm Mass, followed by a small meal, and class that ends at 7:30pm​
     

  • Volunteering

    Volunteers are needed at every level of Faith Formation! Are you interested in donating your time and talent to enrich the lives of our parishioners? We welcome all fully-initiated teens and adults (those who have been Confirmed) to be trained to volunteer (must be CaSE trained, sign a Volunteer Code of Conduct, and pass a background check). Whether you have a long-term or short-term commitment in mind, call Parish Office at (585)352-5481 or [email protected] to find out more.

  • Confirmation

    Click our "Sacraments" Tab, then click "Confirmation" for complete information. Generally, youths in grade 8 begin our two-year Confirmation program and complete it in grade 9.


    Confirmation Information from the Diocese of Rochester