Living Catholic Tradition in Nashua

Faith Formation

- The Faith Formation program works with children from preschool through grade 12 to provide instruction in the Catholic faith, as well as adult programming for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. Adult programming includes the RCIA program (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults), and discussion groups about various aspects of the Catholic faith in the Understanding Catholicism program. For more information, please contact Ruth Thompson at [email protected].
  
  Faith Formation Registration Form
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
  
  For children aged 4-12, we offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. This is a Montessori-based approach to the religious formation of children, rooted in Sacred Scripture, Litrurgy and respect for the child's rich relationship with God. The catechists who work with the children have participated in a minimum of 100 hours of formation and have prepared a special environment for the children, which is called the Atrium. The Level 1 Artrium is for ages 4-6, Level 2 is for ages 7-9, and Level 3 for ages 10-12. For more information, please watch the short video.
- Adult Confirmation Preparation
  
  Several people have requested preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Anyone interested in receiving Confirmation is invited to be in touch with Fr. Kerper for more information and to settle on a day and time to get together. He will also accommodate people who started preparation in the past but never finished for various reasons. Please call 882-2262 for more information.
- Catechesis Calendar 2024-2025
  
  Catechesis on the First Sunday of the month will have classes for Adults, Teens, and Catechesis of the
  Good Shepherd for children aged 4-12.
  
  September:
  8^th CGS
  15^th CGS
  22^nd CGS – Mandatory Parent Meeting!
  29^th Family Potluck Brunch
  October:
  6^th Catechesis for All Ages
  13^th CGS
  20^th CGS
  27^nd Family Potluck Brunch/ Sacramental Preparation
  November:
  3^rd Catechesis for All Ages
  10^th CGS
  17^th CGS
  24^th Family Potluck Brunch/ Sacramental Preparation
  December:
  1^st Thanksgiving Weekend – No Classes
  8^th CGS
  15^th CGS
  22^nd CGS
  January:
  12^th CGS
  19^th CGS
  26^th Family Potluck Brunch/ Sacramental Preparation
  February:
  2^nd Catechesis for All Ages
  9^th CGS
  16^th CGS
  23^rd Family Potluck Brunch
  March:
  2^nd Catechesis for All Ages
  9^th CGS
  16^th CGS
  23^rd CGS
  30^th Family Potluck Brunch/ Sacramental Preparation
  April:
  6^th Catechesis for All Ages
  13^th Palm Sunday - CGS children are asked to hand out the palms, No classes
  20^th Easter Sunday – No Classes
  27^th Family Potluck Brunch
  May:
  4^th Catechesis for All Ages
  11^th CGS
  18^th CGS -No Classes due to Confirmation Mass at Parish of the Resurrection at 2:00 PM
  25^th Memorial Day Weekend – No Classes
  June:
  1^st Catechesis for All Ages
  8^th Pentecost Brunch

Saint Patrick Parish

A Parish of the Diocese of Manchester NH

Faith Formation

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Adult Confirmation Preparation

Catechesis Calendar 2024-2025