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
Lisa Hudson, Admin Asst for Faith Formation,
781 665 0152 Ext. 103
This summer program is for students who were unable to complete or attend the Eucharist 1 or Confirmation 1 program this past year. This at home program runs for 8 weeks in July and through August. There are 2 in person meetings, June and August and one phone call meeting, July. There is a $50 fee.
Please contact Karen Tarmey, Coordinator of Faith Formation, 781 590 4948 or SMPFaithFormationCoord@gmail.com for more information.
All students are expected to attend weekly Mass either at 9:30 or another time of their choosing.
2025-2026 ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! Please contact Karen Tarmey directly at 781 590 4948
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. Confirmation 1 typically begins in Grade 7. Please call with questions 781 590 4948
VOLUNTEERS are needed. If you are interested in helping out. Please give a call 781 590 4948
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ALL CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE PARISH CENTER across from the Church on SUNDAYS after the 9:30 Mass from 10:45-12:00pm are scheduled approximately twice a month beginning after Labor Day.
Homeschool option for Years 3-6 ONLY!
All students are expected to attend weekly Mass either at 9:30 or another time of their choosing.
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 7 with Confirmation 1. The Sacrament is received after completion of Confirmation 1 and Confirmation 2, typically in Grade 8.
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.
All students are expected to attend weekly Mass either at 9:30 or another time of their choosing.