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Please note that due to weather, the 9 am Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, will take place at St. Mary's Church, not St. Mary's Cemetery. Welcome to Our Church We're so glad you're here! We hope you find everything you need. To join our parish family, please click here or call the parish office at 315-635-5762. As the Roman Catholic Faith Community of Saint Mary's, led by the Holy Spirit, we dedicate ourselves to proclaiming the Word of God, providing meaningful liturgy, serving God's people, and fostering devotion to the Blessed Sacraments and to our Blessed Mother. We are committed to Catholic education and faith formation for all ages, while also calling all to live a full sacramental life following the teaching authority of the Church. Through team ministry we strive to be present to the call of the Holy Spirit and serve to be the presence of Jesus for the wider Baldwinsville community. We hope that what you find here will enrich your faith and strengthen you on your personal faith journey. Learn More Welcome to Our School St. Mary's Academy Where Faith and Knowledge Meet We are proud of our Catholic school and proud to be able to share Jesus's teachings with our young children. For over 63 years, St. Mary's Academy has continued the tradition of providing academic excellence in a Catholic, faith-filled community. Learn More Our Location & Hours 47 Syracuse Street Baldwinsville, NY13027 315-635-5762 Church Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4pm (Please enter through the north door across from the rectory for private prayer.) Parish Office Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3pm Parish Life Fr. Cliff's 25th Ordination Anniversary Video News & Upcoming Events Here is the latest news about the many wonderful things happening at St. Mary's. We hope you can join us for these upcoming events!

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CLICK HERE FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATES. Welcome to Our Church We're so glad you're here! We hope you find everything you need. To join our parish family, please click here or call the parish office at 315-635-5762. As the Roman Catholic Faith Community of Saint Mary's, led by the Holy Spirit, we dedicate ourselves to proclaiming the Word of God, providing meaningful liturgy, serving God's people, and fostering devotion to the Blessed Sacraments and to our Blessed Mother. We are committed to Catholic education and faith formation for all ages, while also calling all to live a full sacramental life following the teaching authority of the Church. Through team ministry we strive to be present to the call of the Holy Spirit and serve to be the presence of Jesus for the wider Baldwinsville community. We hope that what you find here will enrich your faith and strengthen you on your personal faith journey. Learn More Welcome to Our School St. Mary's Academy Where Faith and Knowledge Meet We are proud of our Catholic school and proud to be able to share Jesus's teachings with our young children. For over 63 years, St. Mary's Academy has continued the tradition of providing academic excellence in a Catholic, faith-filled community. Learn More Please Join Us for Mass & Parish Events Monday : 10 AM at St. Mary's Tuesday: 7 PM at St. Mary's Wednesday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Thursday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Saturday: 4 PM at St. Mary's and 5:30 PM at St. Augustine's Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM at St. Mary's and 10:30 AM at St. Augustine's Our Location 47 Syracuse Street Baldwinsville, NY13027 315-635-5762 Church & Parish Hours Please join us for Mass or stop in for private prayer or just to say hello! Church Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Private Prayer (Please enter through the North door across from the Rectory.) Mass Monday : 10 AM at St. Mary's Tuesday: 7 PM at St. Mary's Wednesday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Thursday: 10 AM at St. Augustine's Saturday: 4 PM at St. Mary's and 5:30 PM at St. Augustine's Sunday: 7:30 AM & 9 AM at St. Mary's and 10:30 AM at St. Augustine's Adoration Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 9:00 AM Silent Adoration Begins 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 3:15 PM - 6:30 PM Silent Adoration Continues 6:30 PM Recitation of Rosary 7:00 PM Mass Parish Office Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Confession Every Other Wednesday 10:30 - 11:30 AM St. Augustine's Every Other Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM St. Mary's (Click here to see full schedule.) Parish Life Upcoming Events We hope you can join us for these upcoming events! No events at the moment

Liturgical Ministries Monthly Food & Seasonal Collections Monthly Food Collection On the first weekend of each month, St. Mary's collects food and toiletries to help replenish the Baldwinsville Community Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off in the South Hallway of the Church (closest to the Parish Center) in the designated area. Individuals Looking for Food Pantry Assistance The Baldwinsville Community Food Pantry began in 1978 and presently operates from 10 am to 1pm, five days a week from within the Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church, located at 17 West Genesee Street. It relies solely on gracious volunteers to staff the pantry, replenish shelves, and donate funds and food for distribution. The Food Pantry provides individuals and families with three days worth of meals once per month, and a community dinner is offered free of charge to anyone from 5 pm - 6:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month from October - May. Seasonal Collections Each month at St. Mary's, our Parish Outreach Committee holds collections to benefit certain agencies, groups, or needs of the community. Below is a list of the collections that we currently run each month with information about each collection. This list may change from year to year, and this page will be updated to reflect those changes. Volunteers are needed to assist with sorting and distributing items that are collected during these times. January Outreach Collection - Winter Clothes Do you need to make room in your closets after Christmas? Let St. Mary's help you out! During t he month of January, please bring your CLEAN, used winter clothing in good condition and place it in the designated collection area in the South Hallway (headed towards the Parish Center). We will collect winter boots, snow pants, coats, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens. The items will be given to Catholic Charities and distributed to those who are in need. February Outreach Collection - H.E.L.P. Project (Household Essentials for Living Pantry) Food pantries report that daily basic household supplies that we all use, such as toilet paper, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, and baby diapers are seldom donated and that they are receiving an increasing number of requests for these kinds of supplies. Food stamps cannot be used to buy these items making it harder for families to replace them. During the month of February, St. Mary's Outreach Committee holds a collection for specific household items requested by the local food pantries. This list can be found in the bulletin during the month of February. March/April Outreach Collection - Easter Bunnies & Baskets Every Easter we hope to provide a little cheer and happiness to the children who will be in the hospital. It would be wonderful if each child could wake up to a stuffed animal on Easter morning. The stuffed bunnies should be no larger than a standard 14 inches and new. All bunnies can be placed in the Marian and Sacred Heart Shrines during the published collection dates. If there are more bunnies than the hospital needs, they will be sent to Francis House, McHarrie Life Nursing Home and the Veterans Hospital (Nursing Home Unit). If you would enjoy making an Easter Basket for a child, the Parish Outreach Committee would greatly appreciate you doing so. The baskets should be labeled for a boy or girl, age 4-6, 7-9, or 10-12. Dates for the basket collection will be published in the Parish bulletin during Lent. May Outreach Collection - Baby Items Gift a mom with items for baby during the month of May! Help provide for baby's basic needs with new items. A list of specific items needed for this collection is published in our Parish bulletin at the beginning of May. Gifts will be distributed through Birthright, Joseph's House and New Life Pregnancy Center. July Outreach Collection - The Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider Foundation Care Packages One of the ways the Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider Foundation supports the troops is by sending care packages overseas. Community outreach is vital in keeping military morale high while deployed. Our service members look forward to receiving cards, letters and care packages. If you would like to donate items for the care packages or know a group, business or organization that would like to participate, a list of suggested items needed by dedicated military service members can be found in our Parish bulletin during the month of July. Once collected, please contact the Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider Foundation to coordinate a drop off or pick up of items. For more information about the Cpl. Kyle R. Schneider Foundation, please visit their website here . August Outreach Collection - School Supplies St. Mary's Parish Outreach collects school supplies during the month of August to be distributed to those that have a need. Items desired include: #2 pencils, colored pencils, crayons, erasers, wide ruled spiral notebooks, notebook paper (wide ruled), folders, rulers, backpacks, binders. October Outreach Collection - Respect Life Baby Bottles During the month of October, our Parish Outreach Committee joins forces with our Respect Life Committee to raise funds for mothers and their children. Children are a gift from God. Help make a difference in the lives of mothers and their children. Bottles are available at the beginning of October at the Church entrances - fill with change, bills or a check, and return to the office or place in the bassinet in the South Hallway of the Church through the end of October. Your donations will support the services of Joseph's House. Make a real change by sharing your change! November Outreach Collection - Turkey Day Race Food Drive In 2018 St. Mary's and St. Augustine's partnered with the Baldwinsville Kiwanis Turkey Day Race to hold a huge food drive for the first time! After seeing the success of the food drive, we made it our mission to continue to help those in the Baldwinsville community with this food drive every year! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton joined the cause in 2019. Together, we collect food and funds to benefit the Baldwinsville Food Pantry and the Backpack Program. Please click here for more information about the Turkey Day Race Food Drive . December Outreach Collections - Christmas Bureau Food Collection, Giving Tree & Mitten Tree Each Advent season, our Parish Outreach collects food for the Baldwinsville Christmas Bureau. This collection helps to support those families in need within our community during the holiday season. Also during the Advent season, Giving Tree tags are available in baskets on the side altars. We ask that each parishioner take a tag and return the unwrapped item with the tag attached and place them in the designated drop off area. Gifts from the Giving Tree are distributed to Brady Faith, Lullabye League, Parent Aide, Vincent House, Catholic Charities Men's Shelter and other agencies that assist those in need in our community. The mitten tree can be found in the Parish Center main hallway during the Advent season. Gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves can be hung on the tree through the 3rd Sunday of Advent. They are then distributed to the Catholic Charities Men's Shelter, Vincent House, Brady Faith, and other agencies who assist those in need in our community. Your gifts will warm the hearts of those less fortunate.

Bishop Letters Please click the buttons below to read Bishop Lucia's letters. 2.18.26: In You All Find Their Home 4.8.26 Vigil of Prayer for Peace 2.18.26: In You All Find Their Home 2.25.26 Diocesan Reorganization Update 2.18.26: In You All Find Their Home 2.18.26 In You All Find Their Home 11.23.25 Diocese of Syracuse 139th Anniversary 8.6.25 Letter to Baldwinsville Area Parishes 8.27.25 Diocesan Reorganization Plan Confirmation 8.6.25 Letter to Baldwinsville Area Parishes 5.30.25 Medical Aid in Dying Act 1.24.25 With Liberty & Justice For All 7.27.23 Diocesan Reorganization

Ministries Adult Faith Formation Adult Faith Formation Inspiring Adults to Have a Close Personal Relationship with God Adult Faith Formation at St. Mary's is dedicated to assisting adults in having a close personal relationship with God by offering programs that will increase knowledge of our Catholic faith and inspire spiritual growth. Adult Faith also offers adults the opportunity to share their baptismal gifts with the parish and community. Finally, we strive to inspire adults to be apostolic disciples who proclaim the mission of Jesus Christ. For information on events check the bulletin, parish weekly update email, and website calendar for current faith opportunities or contact Renée Romance at reneerministry@gmail.com or call the parish office at 315-635-5762. Click here to learn more about our Adult Faith Formation opportunities, including the Men's Group, Women of Faith Group and Scripture Study . Youth Faith Formation Youth Faith Formation Teaching Our Youth to Learn, Love, & Live Their Catholic Faith St. Mary's and St. Augustine's Faith Formation programs come together for classes and meet at both parishes. For complete details regarding program registration, sacrament preparation, and upcoming events, please visit our St. Augustine's & St. Mary's youth website. Click here to visit our youth website, sasmyouth.org. Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Growing in Faith Together Our goal for Youth Group is for our St. Mary's & St. Augustine's teens in grades 6 - 12 to learn and grow in their faith, as well as to have a lot of fun—playing games, eating great food, and enjoying our time together! Not only do the teens have a great time, in many cases, Youth Group meetings count towards the credit hours they need for Faith Formation, too. To learn more about Youth Ministry and to discover our upcoming events, please visit our St. Augustine's & St. Mary's youth website. Click here to visit our youth website, sasmyouth.org. St. Mary's Academy St. Mary's Academy St. Mary's Academy Where Faith and Knowledge Meet We are proud of our Catholic school and proud to be able to share Jesus's teachings with our young children. For over 63 years, St. Mary's Academy has continued the tradition of providing academic excellence in a Catholic, faith-filled community. Click here to visit the St. Mary's Academy website . Liturgical Ministries Liturgical Ministries Opportunities to Deepen Your Faith Liturgical Ministries ensure that parishioners are provided with opportunities to deepen their faith through a variety of experiences and liturgical celebrations. Click a link below to learn more about each of the liturgical ministries: Altar Servers Children's Liturgy of the Word Greeters, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, & Sacristans Music Ministry Outreach Ministries Outreach Ministries Assisting With The Needs of Others Our Parish Outreach Ministries work to assist with the needs of those in our parish and wider community, especially the poor and under-served, and identify resources to meet these needs, enlisting the active cooperation of parishioners. We often partner with other agencies in our community to provide assistance, and are always looking for new opportunities to make a difference. Click a link below to learn more about each of the liturgical ministries: Homebound Eucharistic Ministers Bereavement Support & Funeral Ministries Monthly Food & Seasonal Collections Men's Shelter Sandwich Making Team Parish Community Luncheon Turkey Day Race Food Drive Lenten Fish Fry Parish Support Ministries Parish Support Ministries Rooted in Stewardship Our Parish Support Ministries are those that concern all aspects of parish finance and budget, personnel, church and fundraising coordination, and upkeep of physical facilities and properties of the parish. The activities of these ministries are firmly rooted in the Biblical concept of stewardship. Click a link below to learn more about each of the parish support ministries: Altar Care Altar Linens Finance Committee Fundraising Committee Grounds Care Money (Collection) Counters Parish Office Volunteer Photographer/Videographer Respect Life Respect Life Rooted in the Love of Christ The Respect Life Ministry seeks to inspire a community that celebrates life by fostering respect for the dignity of the person as a unique and unrepeatable child of God. Rooted in the love of Christ, we seek to serve those in the parish and wider community by affirming the value of all from conception until natural death. This is accomplished through opportunities for prayer, service, education and advocacy on life issues. Click a link below to learn more: Bishop Cunningham's letter regarding the Abortion Expansion Bill The tragedy of abortion absolutism and how the pro-life movement can respond NY bishops decry new abortion law signed on Roe anniversary Explainer: What New York's abortion law does and does not do Syracuse Diocese Office of Respect Life United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - Human Life and Dignity

Resources Weekly Update Emails "Weekly Update" Emails The Latest Parish Updates Sent Right to Your Inbox There's no better way to keep your finger on the pulse of all the latest news and upcoming events within our thriving parish community than to subscribe to our weekly email update. Sent on Thursday afternoons, this update includes a link to a digital copy of the upcoming Sunday bulletin, as well as links to photos, videos, and more! Register to receive the weekly update here . Please note: Registering for the weekly update automatically registers you to receive A Spiritual Connection, detailed below. Bulletins Bulletins Our Printed Guide to Your Faith Community For those who prefer a printed bulletin for their latest parish news, we have them available at all Church entrances every Saturday and Sunday. Missed weekend Mass? No worries; we also have links to the current and archived bulletins below. To receive the bulletin right in your inbox each week, be sure to scroll up subscribe to our weekly update emails! View our bulletins here. Submit an article for an upcoming bulletin here . Spiritual Connection Anchor A Spiritual Connection Food for Your Soul If you're not already registered for A Spiritual Connection, be sure to register right away! You simply don't want to go another week without receiving this brief but inspirational highlight that is teeming with food for your soul. Written by our Adult Faith Formation & Adoration Coordinator, Renée Romance, this newsletter will make your Tuesday afternoon! Register to receive A Spiritual Connection here . Please note: Registering for A Spiritual Connection automatically registers you to receive the weekly update, detailed above. Prayers & Novenas Prayers & Novenas Words of Praise to the Lord Spending time with the Lord in prayer is a gift to the soul. Below are some prayers to share with your loved ones, as well as some tips on creating a family prayer space in your home. Act of Spiritual Communion Novena Prayer in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Divine Mercy Chaplet (video) Click here to learn how to create a family prayer space. Rosary Rosary Words of Praise to the Lord Spending time with the Lord in prayer is a gift to the soul. Below are some prayers to share with your loved ones, as well as some tips on creating a family prayer space in your home. Sorrowful Mysteries Joyful Mysteries Glorious Mysteries Musical Prayer Musical Prayer Songs of Worship Lift your heart and voice to the Lord with these beautiful songs: Be Not Afraid Bread of Life You Are Mine Hosea How Great Thou Art I Am He Now We Remain On Eagles Wings Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross The Way of the Cross This special devotion reflects on Jesus’ final days on Earth—from being condemned to death to dying on the cross and being placed in the tomb. You are welcome to join us in prayer and meditation at each one of the Stations of the Cross. We offer Stations of the Cross each Lent, or you can experience them year round by viewing our video, below. View our Stations of the Cross video. Formed Formed The Catholic Faith. On Demand. We are excited to announce an amazing resource available to our parish community! Formed is a digital library of programs, bible studies, movies, audio recordings, and books from trusted creators of Catholic media. It's like the Amazon Prime of Catholic content. And it's free for our parishioners. If you've ever wanted to learn more about a topic in the Church or help your family understand a teaching more clearly, this is the place for you. We love being able to use the Bible studies for small groups, listen to audio books on our commute to work, and watch award winning documentaries and movies that bring us a fuller and richer understand of the faith. Click here to register for Formed. The Bible in A Year The Bible in a Year 365 Days of the Bible in One Informative Podcast. If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you. Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes starting January 1st. Couldn't begin on January 1st? No worries! It is designed to be started at any point in the year, You don't need to have started on January 1. Each 20-25 minute episode includes: Two to three scripture readings A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz A guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word Tune in here . USCCB United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Promoting the Greater Good that the Church Offers The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States. The purpose of the Conference is to promote the greater good which the Church offers humankind, especially through forms and programs of the apostolate fittingly adapted to the circumstances of time and place. We find this to be an excellent place to listen to daily readings and get video reflection s on sacred scripture as well as read recent news pertaining to Catholicism, America, and the world. Click here to visit USCCB.org. Diocese of Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse An Abundance of Resources for Your Faith Life Our Diocese has an abundance of resources to help you in for faith life. From parish and school information to event calendars and video reflections from our Bishop. Our Diocese is made up of vibrant parishes and incredible communities. We encourage you to learn more about our Diocese and to get involved. Click here to visit syracusediocese.org . Holy See The Holy See The Universal Government of the Catholic Church Visiting the official website of the Holy See one can browse: the Magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs (from Pope Leo XIII to Pope Francis); the fundamental texts of Catholicism in various languages (the Sacred Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the Code of Canon Law); the documents of Dicasteries, Bodies and Institutions of the Roman Curia. Click here to visit the Holy See website . CARE at Lemoyne Care at LeMoyne Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment We are champions for all people in their later chapters of life, regardless of socio-economic status, education-levels, religious affiliations, sexual orientation or race. We provide education for students looking to enter the booming industry of eldercare. We are committed to providing education and resources not only for senior citizens, but for any individual or organization who supports them. All that we do is built on a foundation of spiritual, mental, financial and physical health, and we work tirelessly to create the same strong foundation for all seniors. Click here to visit the CARE website.

Lenten Event Schedule 2026 Below are all the details all of the Lenten Masses and events at St. Mary's, St. Augustine's, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for Lent, Holy Week, & Easter. Download the Lenten Brochure

Bulletin Article Requests To submit a bulletin article, please review the following information. The bulletin is published weekly with a Sunday publication date. Bulletin information should be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the publication date. Your information should be submitted to the church using the form below. When completing the form, please follow these guidelines: This form must be completed even if you are uploading the article as a Word document. Both Word documents and graphics may be uploaded using the form. Please do not submit articles in the form of PDFs. Please include a short title that describes the topic of your article. Please use sentence case when writing your article. (Do not use all CAPS.) Submitted graphics will be used as space permits. If you have any questions about bulletin articles, please contact the Parish Office at 315-635-5762 or stmarysbville@syrdio.org . Bulletin Article Request Form Please complete the fields below. First name Last name Email Phone Bulletin Article Title Bulletin Article Text Submit

Inclement Weather Policy Winter weather is upon us! With its arrival, we want to make sure our parishioners are up to date on our cancellation and closing policies. Please note that at all times, everyone is urged to use their own judgment as to whether or not travelling is safe. If the Baldwinsville School District closes, there will be no daytime or evening activities at the parishes (ie. daily Mass, Adoration, Confession, programs) If the Baldwinsville School District is delayed, there will be no daily morning Mass. On Tuesdays, Adoration will begin at noon, and Tuesday Novena Mass will still be held. If the Baldwinsville School District cancels afternoon and evening activities, all afternoon and evening activities (including Tuesday Novena Mass) will be canceled. Meetings may be held via Zoom; this will be communicated by group leaders. All of this will be communicated through the parish social media accounts, at their earliest ability. REV 1.20.26

Grief & Loss Resources 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. No one can really feel or remove another's pain, but everyone can walk beside and support another who is sorrowful. Please find resources here that may aid in your grieving and the support of others who have experienced loss. Counseling & Education Hospice Grief Center 990 7th North St. Liverpool, NY 13088 (315) 634-1100 You do not have to be connected to Hospice in order to receive bereavement support. Virtual appointments can be made at this time. Hope for Bereaved 4500 Onondaga Blvd Syracuse, NY 13219 (315) 475-4673 In person appointments are offered on a limited basis at this time. See website for support group opportunities. Grief Support Group-6 weeks (beginning October 20, 2020) Cindi Besio, LMSW 15 East Genesee St. Suite 203 Baldwinsville NY 13027 Call Cindi to register at (315) 529-3937. (Limited space available) Sister Marcia’s Bereavement Group at St. Mary’s Church Baldwinsville, NY (315) 635- 5762 Websites Grief Loss Recovery recover-from-grief.com Hospice Foundation of America hospicefoundation.org Help Guide: helpguide.org Grief.com Books for Adults On Grief & Grieving: Finding Meaning of Grief through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kubler Ross & David Kessler Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler Books for Children When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief by Marge Eaton Heegaard, Marge Heegaard Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss by Pat Schwiebert, Chuck DeKlyen, Taylor Bills Where is Grandpa? by T.A. Barron I Know I Made It Happen: Children and Guilt by Lynn Blackburn Timothy Duck: The Story of the Death of a Friend by Lynn Blackburn What is Death? by Etan Boritzer Videos & Podcasts St. Mary's & St. Augustine's Public Service Announcement about Grief and Loss Unlocking Us with Brené Brown; David Kessler and Brené on Grief and Finding Meaning Downloads Grief & Loss Resources For Children: Books about Death and Dying, a List Compiled by Laura Harting, Clinical Specialist, The Center for Living with Loss, Hospice and Palliative Care Associates of CNY Kübler-Ross Grief Cycle , Original image with no changes made, licensed by US3173699, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. David Kessler Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief "Each person's grief is as unique as their fingerprint. But what everyone has in common is that no matter how they grieve, they share a need for their grief to be witnessed. That doesn't mean needing someone to try to lessen it or reframe it for them. The need is for someone to be fully present to the magnitude of their loss without trying to point out the silver lining."

Sacraments Confirmation Confirmation preparation is a two year program beginning in the fall of the 9th grade year with Confirmation being celebrated in the spring of the 10th grade year. It is the policy of the Diocese of Syracuse that those young adults registering for Confirmation preparation must have been active in the Faith Formation Program for at least one year prior to their registration. This means that they must have been in class for their 8th grade year. Students who attend Catholic school are exempt from being in the program for one year prior to registering for the sacrament, however they must attend Year 1 and Year 2 of Sacrament Prep to be eligible for Confirmation. To register for this program, please visit sasmyouth.org or contact the Faith Formation Office at 315-635-5762, ext. 110. Resources for Teens: 8 Things You Need To Know About Confirmation Listen to a talk by Father Mike Schmitz - We Must Go Out: The Sacrament of Confirmation