The Middle School Faith Formation program is based upon these goals:
Middle School Faith Formation classes will be held in person once a month from October through May in O'Connell Hall. One session will be held on Sunday nights from 5-6:30 p.m. Enrollment in the Sunday session is capped at 40 students. If needed, a second session will be held on Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to choose either the Sunday night session or the Monday night session on a first come, first served basis at the time of registration. See below for more information. As always, we will follow CDC and Archdiocesan guidelines regarding social distancing, masking, and other best practices in light of the current public health situation.
If you determine that our plans for Faith Formation sessions will not work well for your family and would like to explore homeschooling curriculum, please contact Monica LaFond for resource recommendations.
This year in our Middle School Faith Formation classes we will explore the life stories of the saints and other holy heroes who inspire us. Students will learn about relatable individuals who strove to become the people God created them to be and who made the world a better place. The overall goals of the program are to create a space for thoughtful conversation, deepen the faith of middle schoolers and their knowledge about our faith, and build community.
Curriculum resources used for the development of our sessions include: Equipping the Saints, Education for Justice, Catholic Central, Busted Halo and the McGrath Institute for Church Life, as well as the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Bible.
Students will need a personal Bible for class. Any translation of the Bible is fine, as long as it is a full Bible (not a children's storybook Bible). If they already have a Bible, wonderful. If not, here are a few good options: a Catholic Youth Bible, an inexpensive Bible, and a study Bible.
Volunteers are always needed! If you are available to serve as a facilitator, please contact Monica LaFond.
Monthly Sessions
Middle School Faith Formation classes will meet in person once each month, on Sundays from 5-6:30 p.m. or (if needed) on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. Enrollment in the Sunday night session is capped at 40 students. The Monday night session will be opened if the Sunday night enrollment cap of 40 students is reached. Enrollment in the sessions is on a first come, first served basis. See below for the full program schedule.
Service Opportunities provide students with a chance to live out their faith and participate in the Acts of Mercy to which Jesus calls us. Click here to learn more.
Social Nights
Middle School students are invited to enjoy music, play games, and eat free pizza with their friends at the Middle School Socials being offered from 7-9:30 pm in O'Connell Hall on the following Friday evenings:
October 27 - Halloween Party
November 17 - Ice Cream Party
December 15 - Christmas Party
January 12 - Pajama Party
February 9 - Hawaiian Luau
March 15 - St. Patrick's Day Party
April 26 - Dance Party
Everyone in grade 6-8 is invited, and attendees are welcome to bring friends from outside OLOS. Pre-registration is not required, but a parent/guardian must complete a Social Night Agreement for each attendee.
We need adult chaperones to make these Social Nights happen! To volunteer, contact Tzipora Stessman at 781-784-2265.
Questions or concerns can be directed to Monica LaFond at 781-784-2265.
Orientation for the In Person Sunday Night and Monday Night Sessions: An orientation will be held in O'Connell Hall on Monday, September 25 from 7-8 pm for parents of students enrolled in either the Sunday or Monday night sessions.
Monthly Sessions: Enrollment in the Sunday night session is capped at 40 students, and the Monday night session will be opened if the Sunday night enrollment cap is reached. All classes take place in O'Connell Hall. The Sunday night session runs from 5-6:30 p.m., and the Monday night session runs from 7-8:30 p.m.
The Sunday night session meets on the following dates:
October 1
November 5
December 3
January 7
February 4
March 3
April 7
May 5
If needed, the Monday night session will meet on the following dates:
October 2
November 6
December 4
January 8
February 5
March 4
April 8
May 6