Faith Formation 2025/2026
2025-2026 Faith Formation Program for the Parishes of:
St. Basil the Great and Mary, Mother of the Church
General Information Newsletter and Registration Information
2025-2026 Registration Information
Parents, please be advised that the Archdiocese of Hartford has contracted a new data management system for our parishes called Camino, which will allow Faith Formation registration and payments to be completed fully online.
To register, please click on the link below:
https://usa-ct-hartford.public.onecamino.com/52/formation-registration
The new online registration procedures allows you to register your children and submit registration payments. Please note: If you have more than one child in the program, you will need to register each one separately as they are registered by grade.
Program Fees: $100.00 for first child ($50.00 for Kindergarten)
$50.00 for second child
$200.00 Family maximum
Fees help to cover the cost of administration, books, Bibles, supplies, classroom resources, project materials, and special gatherings and events.. Please feel free to speak confidentially with the Director of Faith Formation if the fee structure presents a financial hardship. Please Note: No student is kept from classes due to an inability to pay.
You have the ability to make the program fees payment when you register your child. However, if you prefer, you can bring a check on the first day of classes.
If you choose to pay the registration fee online, and if you have more than one child, you can make the full payment on one registration form only.
Please email Joe with any questions or concerns at:
faithformation@st-basilparish.org or call, 203-573-0511
Faith Formation Office
Director: Joe Carrah
Telephone: 203-573-0511
faithformation@st-basilparish.org
Where we will meet in 2025-2026
Classes will meet in
Two locations:
- St. Leo the Great Religious Center, at St. Leo the Great Church, 14 Bentwood Dr., Waterbury, CT 60705
- Fr. Shea Hall at St. Pius the X Church, St. Basil Parish, 525 Woodtick Road, Wolcott, CT 06716
Each location will have TWO SESSIONS on the Sunday when classes are scheduled:
The class sessions at St. Basil will be as follows:
Session 1: Class from 8:30-9:20 AM, followed by attendance at the 9:30 Mass
Session 2: Attendance at the 9:30 Mass followed by classes from 10:30-11:20
The class sessions at St. Leo’s will be as follows:
Session 1: Attendance at the 8:00 AM Mass, followed by classes from 9:00-9:50
Session 2: Class from 10:00-10:50, followed by attendance at Mass at 11:00
2025/2026 Faith Formation Schedule
Faith Formation Program for the Parishes of:
ST. BASIL THE GREAT and MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH
CLASS DATES, TIME AND LOCATION for SBG
2025-2026
Please Note: (SBG) St. Basil the Great Parish (MMC) Mary, Mother of the Church
LOCATION: FR. SHEA HALL @ ST. PIUS X CHURCH (St. Basil Parish)
FIRST SESSION: CLASS 8:30-9:20 AM /MASS @ 9:30 AM
GRADE:
K
1
2
3
6
SECOND SESSION: MASS @ 9:30 / CLASS 10:30-11:20 AM
GRADE:
4
5
7
8
9* STUDENTS IN GRADE 9 meet at the Religious Center at St. Leo’s Church from 10:00-10:50 followed by Mass at 11 AM.
All Class Dates Except Kindergarten:
October 5 and 19
November 2 and 16
December 7 and 21
January 11 and 25
February 8 and 22
March 8 and 22
Kindergarten Class Dates: Oct.5, Nov.2, Dec.7, Jan.11, Feb.8, Mar.8
FAMILY & CHURCH COURSE
The Archdiocese encourages all parishes to provide a structured course of study that combines the efforts of parents and the Faith Formation program. There are scheduled class times for each grade, along with weekly lessons. The ideal model of religious education is one which has its focus on the Eucharist, which is the center, source and summit of our faith! Everything we do should lead to union with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial love guides us to a life of holiness! Therefore, All class sessions include attendance at Mass. See the schedule of classes for more detailed information.
KINDERGARTEN
Students in Kindergarten meet monthly according to the Class Schedule with “Time with Jesus” lessons to complete at home with their families. This is a special time to bring faith alive to our young children as they learn their prayers and open their hearts to God’s goodness. Students will complete weekly assignments and bring them to Mass on designated dates. There will be a parent meeting to receive further details.
GRADES 1 and 2 - FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION
Students are required to successfully complete Grade 1 in order to prepare for the Grade 2 Sacramental Preparation Class. Students and families take part in our “Mass is Class” format, with families attending weekly Mass together. It is only through participation at Mass that children understand the meaning of receiving Jesus in Holy Communion. It is at Mass that we hear the Good News of Christ’s love and receive Him into our hearts in the Holy Eucharist.
GRADES 3 - 7
Students in Grades 3 through 7 will meet according to the Class Schedule. Opportunities will be provided for the students to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, take part in a special project for their grade level, and complete weekly assignments. Textbooks with the syllabus for the year is provided. Unit Reviews are submitted by students on scheduled due dates throughout the year. Details will be given to all students at their first class session.
GRADES 8 and 9 - CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
Students preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation begin their studies in Grade 8 and continue in Grade 9 in order to complete the required 2-year Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation. Confirmation ceremony is scheduled by the Archdiocese and is typically held in the Fall of 10th grade. These grade levels include additional activities, retreats, liturgical events, and service opportunities.