A new year of Faith Formation is underway at St. Anastasia Catholic Community, and this year brings several changes and new opportunities for our children, youth, and families.
As we prepared for the 2026–27 year, we listened to suggestions from our families and adjusted the Wednesday evening schedule. Rather than having all age groups follow the same timeframe, our Faith Formation programs now have different start and end times based on grade level.
Our goal remains the same: to give our young people meaningful opportunities to grow in their understanding of the Catholic faith, deepen their relationship with Christ, and continue building a strong foundation of faith at every age.
New Faith Formation Schedule
Families should take note of the new Wednesday schedule:
- 1st Grade Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS): 4:00–5:00 PM
- Grades 2–6 Elementary Faith Formation: 5:00–6:30 PM
- Grades 7–9: 6:00–7:30 PM
- Grades 10–12 Youth Group: 6:30–8:00 PM
An important part of our Wednesday evenings will continue to be gathering around the Eucharist, with Mass celebrated at 6:00 PM for all.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
We are also excited to offer new opportunities for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS).
A CGS option is available for first-grade students on Wednesdays from 4:00–5:00 PM. In addition, a new CGS opportunity is available for children ages 3–5, with sessions offered Sundays from 8:30–9:30 AM and Wednesdays from 2:00–3:00 PM.
Working With Our Families
We recognize that a new schedule can take adjustment, and the updated times may not work perfectly for every family. Our Faith Formation staff welcomes families to reach out with questions or to discuss possible solutions when scheduling concerns arise.
For questions regarding CGS through 6th grade, contact Jennifer Eckstein at [email protected]. For 7th–12th grade, contact Ryan Kuester and Brittany Smith at [email protected].
We are grateful to all of our families, catechists, volunteers, and staff who make Faith Formation possible. We look forward to another year of learning, prayer, community, and helping our young people continue to grow in their Catholic faith.
