At the Catholic Community of Buffalo North, our Faith Formation program for Kindergarten through Grade 12 is designed to warmly welcome children and teens from all of our parish communities and guide them in growing in faith, knowledge, and relationship with Christ and the Church.

• Classes for Grades K-6 meet on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church (85 Dakota St., Buffalo NY 14216). On the following dates:    -November 2 & 16, December 7 & 21, January 4 & 25, February 8 & 18 (Ash Wednesday Family Mass - All Grades), March 1 & 15 Stations of the Cross, April 15 (Wednesday) Spaghetti Dinner & 19
  
  Classes for 7-12 meet on Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church. on the following dates:  November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17, January 7 & 21, February 4 & 18 (Ash Wednesday-Location TBD), March 4 & 18, April 1, 15 (Family Spaghetti Dinner) & 22.  Check the Bullentin for other family activities.

• Registration must be completed by August 15 for the coming year. 

• Tuition: $30 for one child or $45 for two or more children. If your child is preparing for a Sacrament this year, an additional $25/child applies. (Scholarships are available—please contact the parish Faith Formation office.) 

• Family Orientation for the new year is scheduled for September 15 at Holy Spirit Church. 

• We welcome adult volunteers who have experience teaching children and are willing to complete the required Virtus (safe environment) training. Please contact Julie Schwartzott (716-875-8102  ext. 101) if you are interested.

• In addition to weekly classes, our formation adheres to the standards and practices set by the Diocese of Buffalo for catechesis—families are encouraged to support their children by attending weekend Mass, engaging in parish-life and serving in the community. 

Why this matters:

Faith formation isn’t just about Religious Education classes—it’s about helping our students (and their families) grow into disciples of Jesus. We partner with parents (who are the first catechists of their children), engage our youth with the Scriptures and the sacraments, and welcome them into the life of this parish family. Whether your child is just beginning their journey in Kindergarten or preparing for Confirmation in high school, there’s a place here for them.

We look forward to growing together in faith, hope, and love with you and your family this year at CCBN!