Marielle Carroll
Youth & Young Family Coordinator

Phone: 908-889-2100
Email: mariellecarroll@ihmparish.net

Janet Manfredonia
Faith Formation Secretary

Phone: 908-889-2100
Email: janet@ihmparish.net

Families of Faith Registration

Families of Faith Spring and Fall will begin soon! If your family was previously registered in a program, you will receive an email from our online registration company, Parish Giving.

If you have not received your welcome letter, please contact Janet Manfredonia at faithformation@ihmparish.net or 908-889-2100 x 13 to have that resent, or to update your email address.

New families should follow this link to begin the process.

Sacramental Preparation
Sacramental preparation refers to the process of preparing for a sacrament in the Catholic Church. Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world and our community a better place. Available in remote Preparation & Immediate Formation!

Children's Liturgy of the Word
CLOW is a special opportunity for our youngest parishioners to hear and reflect on the Sunday Gospel in a way they can understand. Children are dismissed during Mass to hear the readings, pray together, and participate in an age-appropriate reflection before returning to the congregation.

Fall - Spring Programs
We meet twice a month for family gatherings, service, and celebration. We will form Families of Faith small groups to discuss faith, provide support, and grow together in faith. We will form disciples and grow together in faith. Meetings will take place September through May.

First Reconciliation and Eucharist
Summer or Fall/Spring Families of Faith or Catholic School (usually) during First and Second Grade. Attend retreats, family meetings, parent meetings, and rehearsals as listed on the Faith Formation Calendar.

Children’s Choir
One of the highlights of Summer Academy was hearing our children joyfully sing together!
Sing at one Sunday Mass each month. Practice sessions only 45 minutes. Open to children who love to sing-no previous choir experience is necessary!

Confirmation
Attend Seventh Grade Inquiry Meeting, Family interview during Summer/Fall leading into Eighth Grade. Attend special rites, and formation sessions during Eighth and Ninth Grade. Attend 7th and 8th Grade Fall/Spring Families of Faith, or Discipleship Academy (During Summer program) and/or 8th grade At-Home Study.

Discipleship Academy
The Seventh and Eighth Grade level of Summer Families of Faith. Youth will take a deep dive into their faith, through Scripture, multimedia projects, field trips, and service activities. They will ask the question, “How do I live my Faith as a Disciple, once I’ve been fully initiated?”.

Youth Altar Servers
Serving at the altar is a wonderful way for children and teens to grow in their faith while taking an active role in the celebration of the Mass. We are excited to welcome new altar servers and invite returning servers to refresh their skills as we begin a new ministry year.

Summer Academy
Two weeks of intensive study of the faith, through classroom learning, liturgical ministry, participation in youth choir, and the arts. Families are then expected to attend weekly Mass throughout the year, while also participating in various service and parish celebrations.