Welcome to our Faith Formation page! My name is Karen Tarmey. For those of you who do not know me very well, my husband, Michael, our two daughters, Cara and Sofia, and I have been members of St. Mary’s Parish for over twenty-five years. Our girls attended and graduated from St. Mary’s School. I have been a Catechist for several years during our time in Melrose. I retired in June 2018 after a thirty-eight year career in Special Education, as a teacher and an administrator. I began my role as the Coordinator of Faith Formation for Grades 1-10 in 2020. I look forward to working with all of our children and our families.
Karen Tarmey, Coordinator of Faith Formation,
781 590 4948 OR 781-665-0152
Lisa Hudson, Admin Asst for Faith Formation,
781 665 0152 Ext. 103
In order to make certain that our children are truly prepared to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation, the foundation of their faith development is critical and must be solid for further spiritual development.
Our Eucharist and Confirmation Sacrament programs are two year programs. Classes are in person.
Our Eucharist program is a two year program typically beginning in Grade 1 with Eucharist 1. The Sacraments are received after the completion of Eucharist 1 and Eucharist 2, typically in Grade 2.
Our Confirmation program is a two year program typically beginning in Grade 9 with Confirmation 1 regardless of what high school the student attends. The Sacrament is received after the completion of Confirmation 1 and Confirmation 2, typically in Grade 10.
ATTENDANCE is important at all levels of Faith Formation. It is especially important during the Sacrament Years. If a student misses 5 Eucharist 1 or 2 classes, the year will need to be repeated. If a student misses 4 Confirmation 1 or 2 classes, the year will need to be repeated.
2023-2024 FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION IS ONGOING!
This is an online process. The application and tuition payment forms can be found on our website, stmarysmelrose.org, under the Faith Formation tab. If you have questions, please call 781 590 4948
REMINDER: Sacramental Years are two-year programs. Eucharist 1 typically begins in Grade 1 while Confirmation 1 begins in Grade 9. Please call with questions 781 590 4948
VOLUNTEERS are needed. If you are interested in helping out. Please give a call 78 1 590 4948
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ALL CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE PARISH CENTER across from the Church on SUNDAYS
Eucharist 1 and 2 and Years 3-8 are 75 minutes long from 10:45-12:00pm
Confirmation 1 and 2 classes are 90 minutes long from 4-5:30pm
Homeschool option for Years 3-8 ONLY!
Will you volunteer to be a Catechist or an Assistant? Please let us know!