The Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County

Family Formation and Youth Ministry

Information for families of children receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time:

• In-person First Reconciliation Retreat for children and their families:
  • Saturday, January 22 from 9 am to noon at St. John the Baptist.

• The Sacrament of Reconciliation:
  • Saturday, February 5 following the 4 pm Mass at St. John the Baptist
  • Sunday, February 13 following the 9:15 am Mass at St. James Church

Please call Ruth Ellen at 518-758-1828 or send an email with the date of your Mass and Reconciliation choice.

Families with young people in grades K – 8

Safe environment is our family focus for January. Each family with young people in grades K – 8 will receive information via email during the week of January 17 about this essential diocesan program.

Family formation packet pickup:

• February
  • Tuesday, February 1 - 7:30am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday, February 2 – noon to 6 pm
  • Thursday, February 3 – 7:30 am to 2 pm
• March
  • Tuesday, March 1 - 7:30am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday, March 2 – noon to 6 pm
  • Thursday, March 3 – 7:30 am to 2 pm
• April
  • Tuesday, March 29 - 7:30am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday, March 30 – noon to 6 pm
  • Thursday, March 31 – 7:30 am to 2 pm

Families with young people in High School
Corporal Works of Mercy Group – January 9 dates for the NE Regional Food Bank will be rescheduled.

The next two Sunday family gatherings are:

• January 23
  • Mass at 5:30 followed by light supper, and family formation at St. John the Baptist. Information on service projects for the Confirmation candidates and their families will be shared at this gathering. Families and candidates should bring their calendars.
• February 6         
  • Mass at 5:30 followed by light supper, and family formation at St. James Church.

Questions? Please contact Ruth Ellen Berninger by email or call (518) 758-1828.