Mission Statement
We believe the purpose of catechesis in our parish is to bring people together to grow in their faith and love of God, to actively participate in the sacramental and liturgical life of the church, to accompany each other on the journey to know Jesus as our best friend, and to provide strength and support to live our purpose as missionary disciples with a focus on serving those most in need in our community.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And you will renew the face of the earth.
We meet on Sundays in the School Cafeteria, please enter through the Parish Center (221 West 107th Street, below the church building).
Our Groups:
- Catechism of the Good Shepherd (3-5 years old) - offered on Sundays, twice a month
- First Year First Communion Preparation (6 years and older)
- Second Year First Communion Preparation (7 years and older)
- YOUTH BIBLE STUDY (ages 8-18)
- First Year Confirmation Preparation (10 years and older)
- Second Year Confirmation Preparation (11 years and older)
- OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (19 years and older) - offered on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Rectory
Mary Santorello, Director of Faith Formation
faithformation@ascensionchurchnyc.org