Faith Formation

Ave Maria Parish's religious education  program is for a way of life, integrating catechesis with faith modeled in the family. Family involvement and regular participation in the Sunday Mass are crucial to spiritual development at every age.

 

Register for Faith Formation Programs​

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Adult Faith Formation

Confirmation

Adult catechesis and preparation for Confirmation will depend on prior religious education.  Contact Arielle Harms for more information.

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Baptism, First Communion

Adult catechesis for these sacraments takes place in the context of the RCIA process. 

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Adult Enrichment

​Bible studies, faith formation classes, prayer groups are scheduled throughout the year.  See the bulletin for even more opportunities. 

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Grades K-8

First Communion

Preparation for First Communion and First Confession is a two year process, requiring a consecutive year of religious education prior to the year of preparation for the sacraments.  This usually takes place when the child is in first and second grade, with the child receiving fist communion at the end of his second grade year.

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Religious Education​

Religious Education for grades K-8 is held Sunday mornings from 11:15-12:15. Classes run from September through April. 

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A Family of Faith: Family Faith Formation

Equipping and encouraging parents in their role as the primary catechists of their children, A Family of Faith supports family faith formation through monthly parent sessions, monthly family meetings and materials for at-home catechesis.  Click here for schedule and more information. 

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Middle School Youth Group

Youth group for 6-8 graders, meets Sundays from 4-5:30 pm. Watch the bulletin for the schedule.

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High School

Confirmation

​Preparation for Confirmation is a two year process, requiring one year of youth group in 9th grade and a year of confirmation preparation classes in 10th grade. Students receiving religious education in school still need to register for both years of confirmation preparation. 

 

If you are an adult wishing to be confirmed, please contact Arielle Harms.

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Youth Ministry

High school small groups meet Sunday evenings from 5:45-7:15pm.  Watch the bulletin for the schedule.

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AVE MARIA CATHOLIC CHURCH

5068 Annunciation Circle, Ste 101

Ave Maria, FL  34142

 

office@avemariaparish.org

 

239.261.5555

Fax: 239.261.5553

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Office Hours

Monday - Friday  9-12 and 1-3

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DONAHUE ACADEMY
of 
Ave Maria
Catholic Church
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 4955 Seton Way, Ave Maria, FL 34142

 donahue.academy@donahueacademy.org

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 239.842.3241

Fax: 239.867.4198

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