Seventh and eighth grades are considered foundational years prior to the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

About Young Adolescent Faith Formation Program

Goals of Young Adolescents Faith Formation Program:

• To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today
  
• To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person
• To draw young adolescents to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community

To reach these goals, we will provide a variety of opportunities to young people, including, but not limited to the following:

• Twice monthly sessions cover topics pertinent to the young adolescent, such as Exploring the Bible, Understanding Myself, Becoming Friends, Meeting Jesus, Being Catholic and Seeking Justice. The focus is on relationships and active learning in a peer group with a Catechist facilitator.

• Prayer

• Inter-active Learning Activities

• Fellowship

• Occasional speakers to address specific issues. (ex: drugs and alcohol information, conflict resolution, sexuality, etc.) Parents are encouraged to attend all speakers sessions.

• Service Opportunities

• Social Gatherings

For further information, contact Claudia Messina through the parish office at (586) 268-2244 or email: claudia.messina@stblase.org

Attention: Parents of 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders - "Monitors Needed"

As you may be aware, St. Blase is putting forth an effort to be a safe environment for all our people, particularly our youth. In order to do this we now require "monitors" in our gathering spaces and hallways during all sessions when young people are present.

If you could help us out by being a catechist or "monitor" during the times your child is here for Young Adolescent Faith Formation (Grades 6, 7 & 8) , it would be greatly appreciated. Both men and women are needed. You could sit with a book or work while you do this important task. Please contact Claudia Messina at (586) 268-2244 or email: claudia.messina@stblase.org to let me know if you can be of assistance with this matter.