Holy Trinity ChurchChildren’s Faith Formation
Sunday Classroom Program | Family Faith Program | Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Faith Formation Contact:
Neil D’Alessandro, Faith Formation Coordinator (585) 265-1616 x304 or neil.dalessandro@dor.org
We offer a variety of Faith Formation (Religious Education) options for your family. All programs are designed to invite you and your child to find God every day in relevant and relatable ways. In addition, parish-wide “Family Events” are offered throughout the year to encourage participation in our parish community, foster service to others, help us learn about the liturgy, and engage deeper in our relationship with Christ as we grow in our faith.
SUNDAY CLASSROOM PROGRAM
(Grades 1-7)
A traditional classroom setting with a catechist (teacher) for each grade level. Grades 1-5 meet between our two Sunday Masses from 9:30am until 10:20am. Grades 6-7 meet Sunday evenings from 6:30pm until 7:30pm.
This option is best for children who learn well in a group setting.
Grades 1-5 Sundays 9:30-10:20 am
Grades 6-7 Sundays 6:30-7:30 pm
FAMILY FAITH PROGRAM
(Grades K-7)
This program is an intergenerational program for all ages and grades that is based on the Sunday liturgy. Once each month families will join together for an in-person Family Gathering to focus on a special faith topic in a fun and interactive way. Each week, families will complete their family lesson built upon a theme drawn from the Sunday Gospel, so Jesus’ Story forms the heart of every lesson.
Every child learns differently and every family has unique needs. Our Family Program is designed to offer a variety of activity options meant to engage your entire family, encouraging you to grow in faith together.
Faith Formation Registration 2025/2026
Sunday Classroom Program Dates
| September 21^ | September 28* | October 5 | October 19 | October 26 |
| November 2 | November 9 | November 16 | November 23 | December 7 | December 14 |
| January 4 | January 11 | January 18 | January 25 | February 1 | February 8*** | February 22 |
| March 1 | March 8 | March 15 | March 22 | April 12 | April 19 | April 26 |
| May 3 | May 17 |
^Meet the Teacher | *In the Gym | **Grades 1-5 Only | ***All Grades in the Morning
Family Faith Program Dates
Your choice: Sundays or Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
| Sunday, September 28 | Tuesday, September 30 |
| Sunday, October 26 | Tuesday, October 28 |
| Sunday, November 23 | Tuesday, November 25 |
| Sunday, January 25 | Tuesday, January 27 |
| Sunday, February 22 | Tuesday, February 24 |
| Sunday, March 22 | Tuesday, March 24 |
| Sunday, April 26 | Tuesday, April 28 |
Special Faith Formation Events
| Sunday, August 24 | 10:30 am | Blessing of the Backpacks |
| Sunday, September 21 | 10:30 am | Catechetical Sunday Mass |
| Saturday, October 4 | noon | Blessing of the Pets |
| Sunday, December 14 | Christmas Pageant | |
| Sunday, February 8 | 10:30 am | Hands of Christ Mass |
| Sunday, May 3 | 10:30 am | May Crowning |
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
(Ages 4-10)
This special opportunity is offered Sunday mornings during our 10:30am Mass, September through June, for our parish children in ages 4-10. This program was developed to give younger children a chance to listen and pray at their level of understanding. Children are dismissed from the church and go with leaders to have the scriptures read and explained to them in an enjoyable and interactive environment. Parents are always welcome to attend with their children. Registration is not required for this program.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Dates
| October 26 | November 2 | November 9 | November 23 |
| December 7 | December 14 | January 4 | January 18 | January 25 |
| February 1 | February 22 | March 1 | March 15 | March 22 |
| April 19 | April 26 | May 3 | May 17 |
Children’s Masses
| Sunday, October 19 – 10:30 am | Sunday, November 16 – 10:30 am |
| Wednesday, December 24 – 4:00 pm | Sunday, January 11 – 10:30 am |
| Sunday, February 8 – 10:30 am | Sunday, March 8 – 10:30 am |
| Sunday, April 12 – 10:30 am | Sunday, May 10 – 10:30 am |
Faith Formation Schedule (pdf)
(updated September 18, 2025)