Family Formation and Youth Ministry News
Faith Formation
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/14/25
A simple morning prayer for children:“Good morning, Lord Jesus, this day is for you.Please bless everything I think, say, and do. Amen."
Mother nature threw us a curveball last weekend with storm paths initially directed squarely over our CCNCC region, leading to the cancellation of our St. James FFF ... Read More »
Weekend of February 8th & 9th
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/07/25
A simple morning prayer for children:“Good morning, Lord Jesus, this day is for you. Please bless everything I think, say, and do. Amen."The confirmation class strikes again!
Our hard-working group, along with Father Steve, Carl, Charlotte, Fay, and Dave from the community worked to make and assemble 125 bagged ... Read More »
Weekend of February 1st and 2nd
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/31/25
Dear God, please send your peace into my heart and help me be kind to others, so that our world can be filled with love. Amen.
Keep all of our youth, especially those who will complete their first reconciliation this week and those who helped feed the hungry last week, ... Read More »
Weekend of January 25th and 26th
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/24/25
Almighty God, fill my heart with kindness so that I can spread love wherever I go in life – both in big and small ways! May Your guiding presence show me how always to be a blessing to others. Amen.
As a number of our youth enter into sacramental ... Read More »
Weekend of January 18 - 19
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/17/25
For love of me you came to earth; You gave your life for me.So every day you give me now, I give back happily.Take all my laughter, all my tears, Each thought, each word, each deed,And let them be my all-day prayer To help all those in need.(Pope’s Worldwide ... Read More »
Weekend of January 11th and 12th
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/11/25
Bless our endeavors this year, Lord. Provide for our needs and help us to use our prosperity forYour glory and the benefit of others. Amen.
May this year be a time of deep spiritual growth for us, A time of welcoming your graces and gifts, A time for forgiving ... Read More »
Weekend of December 28th & 29th
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/28/24
Lord, as we embark on this new year, we lift up to you, our loved ones, our communities, and theworld. May your peace reign in our hearts and in the hearts of all people.
PREPARING TO WELCOME, 2025! BEGINNING A NEW YEAR IN FAMILY FAITH FORMATION! There is much ... Read More »
Weekend of December 21st and 22nd
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/20/24
“Let’s marvel that in this little bundle lies the power that will change our lives —and this world—forever.”
MANY THANKS FOR A BEAUTIFUL AND BLESSED ADVENT SEASON! There were many wonderful CCNCC 2024 Advent activities - there are too many to list here! Thank you to all FFF families ... Read More »
Weekend or December 14th and 15th
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/13/24
Each week we add another light. Our hope for Jesus growing bright. We pray, we share, we do our part… to welcome Jesus to our heart!
JANUARY/FEBRUARY GATHERINGS AND EVENTS:NOTE: Winter/spring FFF gathering schedules were emailed tofamilies and are on parish information tables. Contact AnnValley with any questions. CCNCCfomation@gmail.com, 518-758-1828.
FAMILY GATHERING #4 (Epiphany cupcakes!): Jan. 5 at St. Johns’s (5pm), and Jan 12 at St. James ... Read More »
Weekend of Dec 7th & 8th
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/06/24
“Advent is a time to focus on Jesus coming into our hearts. Advent also reminds us of Jesus’ Second Coming at the end of time. It is not only about remembering the past but also looking forward to the future. Advent helps us think about what Jesus’ coming means ... Read More »