The Middle School Faith Formation program is based upon these goals:

• Form a cohesive community of Middle School youth

• Allow space for small group discussions to deepen faith understanding

• Provide opportunities for the students to be more involved in the life of the church

• Honor the significance of the Middle School years for identity and faith development

• Offer a fun, engaging, and safe environment for youth so as to cultivate a positive experience of church

So, what does this mean? The program consists of three core elements:

Group Meetings

All Middle School youth (grades 6-8) will attend one monthly meeting together on a Sunday evening from 7:00-8:30 PM or a Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:30 PM. During this time, we will have a large group presentation, activity, or learning piece that will engage the youth on a particular topic. Immediately following the large group element, the youth will split into smaller groups to go deeper into the topic and share with each other. Members of the small groups will remain the same from month to month so as to build trust and community.

Small groups are facilitated by a core team of dedicated volunteers. The role of this core team is to engage the youth fully in the games, activities, and discussions that occur during the group gatherings.  Please see the full program calendar below.

Service

Service Opportunities provide students with a chance to live out their faith and participate in the Acts of Mercy to which Jesus calls us.  Each Middle School student is invited to take part in as many service opportunities as they like, and is expected to participate in at least one.  Click here (will be available in mid-August) for a complete list of service opportunities and to sign up, complete a permission slip, and learn more.  The list will be updated throughout the year.

Spiritual and Enrichment Experiences

OLOS offers a variety of Spiritual and Enrichment experiences, intended for parishioners to build community, practice their faith, learn in varied ways, and deepen their spirituality.  While everyone is welcome to attend all enrichment events, each Middle School student must attend three enrichment events throughout the year. Click here for a complete list of Spiritual and Enrichment Opportunities.  (will be available in mid-August)  Some experiences are open to all parishioners, while others are for Middle School students (and chaperones, of course!) only.  The list will be updated throughout the year.  

Registration for Middle School Faith Formation will open in mid-August.  Questions or concerns can be directed to AnneMarie Dion at 781-784-2265.

Middle School Group Meeting Schedule (PDF) (will be available in mid-August)