Faith Formation 2026/2027

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

We are excited for Vacation Bible School this summer July 27-31at St. Kateri from 9am - noon each day. The theme this year is A RADICAL RIDE: On the Wings of Prayer and will immerse kids in the greatest mystery on earth as they learn about the incredible treasure of the Mass and develop a deeper love for Jesus in the Eucharist. The final day of VBS will be a fiesta and families are invited to join us for awards, food, and games. 

Vacation Bible School or VBS is a week long morning summer camp for children, ages 4-10. We will begin each day with a morning assembly at 9 am, then break up into age specific groups to rotate through five stations, which consist of faith, music and dance, crafts, games, and snacks. The morning will conclude with a closing assembly and children will be ready for pick up at noon each day. The cost for the entire week is just $40 for one child, $75 for 2 children, and $100 for 3 or more children. Discounts are available for those who volunteer to help. Middle schoolers and high schoolers are welcome to volunteer throughout the week in a variety of ways from helping with small groups to putting on skits or helping with the stations. To register and pay go to VBS Registration

Registration for VBS is open from April 1 to July 1, 2026 and will be capped at 60 participants. 

REGISTER

Go to Registration  to register for classes next year and to submit electronic payments. Unfortunately, like everything else, our programs cost money as we need help to pay for the books, supplies, activities, food, and more. We try to pass on the early discounts we receive from publishers to you and are mindful of the fact that some families are on a tight budget. We have an Amazon Wish list that several of you have graciously helped us with over the past year, helping us to keep our registration fees lower than others in our area. Please be aware that we have payment plans available. Most families on a payment plan paid between $10 and $25 a month over the course of the year. Limited scholarships are also available; please email me with your requests and we will do our best to work with you. 

Please be aware the total you are shown depends on the accuracy of your information. Everyone in Sacrament Prep and Edge should select the appropriate retreat fees. All fees will be calculated through our database and you may receive a bill or be made aware of an overpayment if there was a discrepancy. Please submit any cash payments in person to ensure they are properly recorded. Kindly submit payment by check to:

Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish Faith Formation Office

10 Memorial Drive

Plymouth, MA 02360

CALENDAR

VOLUNTEER

Would you like to share the faith with the children of the parish by becoming a hall monitor, catechist, aide, small group leader, or substitute? Lesson plans, materials, and a teacher manual are all provided. It takes many people to facilitate a faith formation program and we appreciate your willingness to support the children of the parish. Catechist training will be provided in early September before classes begin. If you are able to help or would like more information, please let us know. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY

Middle schoolers will have the option to attend a Wednesday night Bible Study at Our Lady of Lourdes from 6-7:30pm. This class is reserved for those who wish to dive deeper into the faith or who have trouble with large groups. Please be aware that this session has limited space. Youth can participate in Edge and the Bible Study. This year the focus will be on the Kingdom and Fall of Israel. If your child needs a Bible, please make sure to order one on the registration page (choose hardcover or paperback). Bibles are available for all who may want to purchase one.

MONTHLY FAMILY BIBLE STUDY

Our Family Bible Study is open to all grades 3 and up. We will be using the series GPS: God’s Plan in Scripture, which provides multiple levels of the same topic. The whole family will meet once a month to introduce a topic and then there will be an at home component. This year the focus will be on the Kingdom and Fall of Israel. Our hope is that we can have 8-10 families in a group and offer pizza and salad for dinner. These sessions will be held at OLOL on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7 once a month .If your child needs a Bible, please make sure to order them on the registration page (choose hardcover or paperback).

GRADES KINDERGARTEN - 5

The children’s class schedule for Grades K-5  will be as follows: 

 Sunday 8:15 AM St. Peter

 Sunday 8:45 AM Our Lady of Lourdes

 Monday 4:45 PM St. Peter

* Kindergarten classes will depend on having at least 5 students and finding a catechist, by August 15.

Grades K-2 use Spirit of Truth by Sophia Institute, while grades 3-5 use GPS: God’s Plan in Scripture Intermediate workbook. Gr. 3-5 will be studying the Kingdom and Fall of Israel this year. 

FIRST COMMUNION PREP

First Communion Preparation (FCP) is a two-year program. All children must complete the first year of preparation prior to registering for the second year. Children enrolled in sacramental preparation must attend at least 80% of the classes and their retreats. If you have a child in need of sacramental preparation with disabilities, extenuating circumstances, or major health concerns, please contact the office to ensure that the appropriate accommodations for your child. Children in FCP I (typically grade 1, but may have 2nd and 3rd graders as well) will have a retreat on a Saturday in early February with the theme “God Loves Me!” and will be accompanied by an adult of their choice. Children in FCP II (typically grade 2, but may have 3rd and 4th graders) will have an afternoon retreat in early January as part of their Reconciliation preparation and a full day First Communion retreat in March or April. All retreats are held on Saturdays. There will be parent meetings in the fall to make sure everyone understands the requirements of the program.

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION

We will be offering a session on Sunday or Monday nights at 6 pm in the parish center for those in high school who are interested in learning more about the faith, including those who would like to be Confirmed. A retreat will be offered in the winter.

EDGE CONFIRMATION

Youth in grades 5-8 attend Edge on Sunday at St. Peter’s from 4:30 - 5:45 with a Youth Mass once a month from 5:30 - 6:30.  We will walk the youth up to the Church at 5:25 when there is a Youth Mass where they can either sit with their small group or with their family. Please keep in mind that Mass is part of class. A fall retreat will be held for everyone in Edge and an early spring retreat for those who will be Confirmed in 2027. The 8th graders will also have a fall Day of Reflection with their Confirmation sponsors in the fall. We will be requesting dates in the spring of 2026 for Confirmation of 8th graders and usually hear back from the bishop’s office in September. 

Tuition and Fees for 2026-2027

SUPER EARLY BIRD FEES REGISTRATION ON or BEFORE JUNE 1

• 1 CHILD $85.00

• 2 CHILDREN $135.00

• 3+ CHILDREN $160.00

EARLY BIRD FEES

REGISTER ON or BEFORE AUGUST 15 

• 1 CHILD $100.00

• 2 CHILDREN $150.00

• 3+ CHILDREN $175.00

REGISTRATION FEES 

REGISTER AFTER AUGUST 15

• 1 CHILD $130.00

• 2 CHILDREN $180.00

• 3+ CHILDREN $205.00

BIBLE STUDY

• Bible - Hardcover $45.00

  • softcover $35.00

• Pizza (per person per year) $40.00

RETREAT FEES

Cost per child enrolled in sacramental prep

• FIRST COMMUNION PREP I $30.00

• FIRST COMMUNION PREP II $50.00

• EDGE (Gr. 5-8) $40.00

• EDGE CONFIRMATION (gr 8) $50.00

VOLUNTEER DISCOUNTS

• CATECHIST DISCOUNT $40.00

• SMALL GROUP LEADER $40.00

• HALL MONITOR DISCOUNT $20.00

Please share this information with your friends and neighbors so that they can register early and take advantage of the discounts, too! Please also consider volunteering for further discount opportunities. Children will not be enrolled in classes until payment is received. If there is any difficulty in payment, please contact the office to make arrangements for a payment plan or scholarships. No family will be turned away due to finances.

In Christ, 

Patsy Gillespie

Director of Faith Formation

Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish

(508) 746-0663 ext. 206

P.S. All links have been updated for this year, even when the web address looks like it may be an old link. 

 Click here Registration for Faith Formation 2026

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New Family Registration Form

 

Authorization for Pick Up From Faith Formation

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