The Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County

Family Formation and Youth Ministry

Please mark your Calendars!
On Saturday, January 22 from 9 am to noon all young children preparing for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation will gather for an essential retreat at St. John the Baptist. First Reconciliation will be celebrated in early February. Watch the bulletin for the time and place.

Families with young people in grades K – 8

Safe environment is our family focus for January. Watch your email for information about this topic!

Families with young people in High School

The revised schedule for winter and spring was mailed to all families prior to Christmas. 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.

February 6                 Mass at 5:30 followed by light supper, and family formation at St. James.

Information on service projects for the Confirmation candidates and their families will be shared at the January 23rd gathering. Families and candidates should bring their calendars.

A thank you to all of the CCNCC parishes for welcoming our young people and their families during the fall sessions. A
special thank you to the families who prepared the meals for each gathering. We are grateful for such a welcoming community!

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