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ECHO
Echo is our faith formation (religious education) program for those in Kindergarten - 5th grade.
Our program is called ECHO because that is exactly what we want the kids to do...Echo what they learn back to us as Catechists, and more importantly back to their families when they leave the classroom.
Our ECHO Classes:
SUNDAYS
Sunday classes are not meant to replace Mass.
MONDAYS
If your child is not baptized and is under 7 years old baptize them as soon as possible, before they turn 7. Please reach out to Emily.Bixler@stmarknc.org to schedule.
If your child is older than 7 and not baptized, please refer to the OCIA for Children program.
First Holy Communion
Sacramental Pathways will only be available on Sundays.
EDGE
Edge is our Faith Formation program for those in 6th and 7th grade.
EDGE is a program written by Life Teen for Middle School students. It is Youth Ministry based, and meant to help lead middle school youth closer to Christ!
7th grade EDGE is required for reception of Confirmation in 8th grade.
EDGE Times:
Sunday: 9:30 pm - 10:45 pm
Monday: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Confirmation
Confirmation is for students who are in 8th grade, have attended two consecutive years of Faith Formation classes, are baptized, and have completed the necessary requirements, are eligible to be Confirmed at the end of the school year.
For example: If your child is baptized, has received First Holy Communion, attended EDGE in 7th grade, registers for and attends our 8th grade Confirmation classes, and passes their Discernment Meeting, they will be Confirmed at the end of the 2025 school year!
Discernment Meetings are meetings conducted by the Clergy of our parish to determine if a Confirmation Candidate is prepared to be Confirmed. These meetings will happen around February of the school year. If your child does not pass the first time, they will be able to do a make-up meeting!
If your child is in 8th grade, registering for their first year of class, they need to register for the EDGE program this year, and Confirmation Classes next year (their 9th Grade year).
If your child is in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and needs to be confirmed, they can register for our High School Confirmation Class on the OCIA page.
Confirmation is usually around April or May.
These dates are determined by the Bishop of our Diocese, and it is likely that we will not have them until December.
Life Teen
High School Youth Ministry for 9th -12th grade students.
Life Teen is held most Sundays after the 5:00 pm Mass.
Our Life Teen Group also hosts speakers, special events, retreats and social activities.
If your child is looking for a deeper relationship with Christ, or maybe just a good, safe place to hang out, Life Teen provides all of that and more! Find more information on our Life Teen Page here.
If your child is in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and is missing a Sacrament, they can register for our High School Confirmation Class on the OCIA page.
Weekly Mass Readings CLICK HERE!
Hallow is a wonderful resource for quick listens about our Faith! There is a free or a paid version. They have the best little saint stories in the kids section, and great reflections for adults and teens as well! Their music is very calming and so beautiful!
Family Questions
Coming soon!
Faith Formation Team
Mariana Vazquez
Middle School Youth Ministry and Confirmation Coordinator
704-948-0231 x105