FAITH FORMATION

- Formation
Lifelong Faith Formation
Faith Formation endeavors in our parish shall support and strengthen the work of the Spirit to:
- Nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Foster an ever-deepening understanding of the Gospel.
- Build on the Traditions of our Catholic faith.
We will serve the parish by providing opportunities to foster a sense of spiritual vitality for all age and ability levels. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, these efforts will lead to wisdom, as well as personal and social transformation.

ADULT Faith Formation (18+)
In addition to small faith-sharing groups that are available on various days and times at both church sites, the parish will be offering adult faith-formation on Sunday mornings at St. Martha, Monday evenings at St. Mary, and a weekly virtual option if there is enough interest.

For more information on adult faith formation at Holy Spirit Parish, please visit the Adult Faith Formation subpage or contact Carolyn Houston at carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org.
Family Faith Formation
(families with children pre-school through high school)

Parents are the primary teachers of their children and the parish supports that role. The most important means of support is through the celebration of weekly Mass when the community comes together to nurture one another and to be nourished by Jesus Christ through his Word and his Body. For some families, involving their children in liturgical ministry has helped in strengthening a sense of belonging and ownership in the Mass for their children.

Nurturing our parish children’s friendship with Jesus is the ultimate goal of Youth Faith Formation, and the parish will provide various service, prayer, and educational opportunities to help children better understand who Jesus is, and what Jesus has called us all to do. For further details, please review the parish Faith Formation Handbook and/or contact Carolyn Houston at [email protected].
Photo Albums
- Confirmation & 1st Communion 2024
  Photo credits to Tom & Marianne Letourneau 283 Photos
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FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Faith formation (religious education) is a life-long journey. We have faith-formation opportunities for parishioners of every age and ability. Family faith formation information and registration are featured on this page. For adult faith formation information and session registration, please visit the Adult Faith Formation subpage by selecting it under the Formation tab above.

Families with Children in 2024-2025

Family "Mass and class" at the parish are held twice monthly on Sunday afternoon from 3:30-5:30pm. Family Faith Formation is open to children of all ages and abilities. Registration is required for all children ages 4-18, regardless of age, or whether they have participated in Family Faith Formation at Holy Spirit Parish previously.

To register for Family Faith Formation:

1. Download and review the Family Faith Formation Handbook
2. Complete the Registration and Contribution Form on pages 8 & 9 of the Handbook, or complete the Family Formation digital registration & contribution form below.
3. Provide payment for the text and materials. Checks may be made out to Holy Spirit Parish with "faith formation" in the memo line. Payment may also be made online. If providing this contribution is a hardship for your family, please contact Carolyn at [email protected].
Family Formation Registration & Contribution Form
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- 1st Child's Name:
- First Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name Please enter valid data.
- Birthdate and place of birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Grade and Age: Please enter an integer (number).
- Sacraments received, and dates each Sacrament was received Please enter valid data.
- Any IEP/504 in school and/or accommodations required? Explain Please enter valid data.
- Any allergies (food, medicine, insects . . . ) or health issues? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- 2nd Child's Name:
- First Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name Please enter valid data.
- Grade and Age: Please enter an integer (number).
- Birthdate and place of birth
- Sacraments received, and dates each Sacrament was received Please enter valid data.
- Any IEP/504 in school and/or accommodations required? Explain Please enter valid data.
- Any allergies (food, medicine, insects . . . ) or health issues? Please enter valid data.
- 3rd Child's Name:
- First Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name Please enter valid data.
- Birthdate and place of birth
- Grade and Age: Please enter an integer (number).
- Sacraments received, and dates each Sacrament was received Please enter valid data.
- Any IEP/504 in school and/or accommodations required? Explain Please enter valid data.
- Any allergies (food, medicine, insects . . . ) or health issues? Please enter valid data.
- Parent/Guardian 1 Name:
- First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Address
  Enter Street Address
  Please enter valid data.
- City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
- Parent/Guardian 2 Name: Please enter valid data.
- Same Address? If not, please provide Please enter valid data.
- Phone Number (Primary) REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
- Phone Number (Alternate) REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
- Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Name/Address/Phone of of person other than parents to contact in case of emergency: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Faith sharing volunteer opportunities - I would like to assist with: REQUIRED PreK - Kindergarten catechist or assistant 1st Year catechist or assistant 2nd Year catechist or assistant 3rd/4th year catechist or assistant 5th/6th year catechist or assistant Junior High (7-8 grade) catechist or assistant High school (9th-12th grades) catechist or assistant Faith Tech (work with children with special needs) Substitute catechist other - explain in area below Please fill out this field.
- Other:
- Miscellaneous help I can offer: REQUIRED assist with program meals, retreats and receptions graphic design organizing supplies cooking sewing preparing craft projects sign language assist with Family Service projects other - explain in area below Please fill out this field.
- Other:
- Cost for texts and materials per child. Checks payable to Holy Spirit Parish with "faith formation" in the memo line. Contact Carolyn Houston if this is a hardship. REQUIRED
  0.0 – Catechist family
  35.0 – Budget envelope/WeShare users 1 child
  70.0 – Budget envelope/WeShare users - 2 Children
  100.0 – Budget envelope/WeShare users 3+ children
  40.0 – All other - 1 child
  80.0 – All other - 2 children
  120.0 – All other 3+ children Please fill out this field.
- I give permission for photos of my child(ren) at faith formation events to be displayed within the parish and on the parish website/Facebook page? For safety reasons, none of the children’s photographs will be identified by name. yes no
- I request permission for my child(ren) to attend faith formation at Holy Spirit Parish. I have read the Family Faith Formation policies, and the 2024-2025 Family Faith Formation Family Handbook. I understand it is my family’s responsibility to abide by the parish’s policies and to assist the parish Family Faith Formation program. By submitting this registration form, I acknowledge and agree to all of the above.
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Holy Spirit Parish Scholarships and Subsidy Applications

Grammar and High School
Holy Spirit Parish Subsidy Applications for Catholic Grammar School and Catholic High School Education are available for parishioners regularly using budget envelopes or regular online parish giving. Applications are available at both church offices or by clicking on the desired link: Catholic High School or Catholic Grammar School. All applications should be submitted by October 1, 2024.