Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
2025-2026
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14
Grades K-6
Catechesis for the children of our parish is a key component of our mission of evangelization.
Classes for children in grades Kindergarten - Sixth are held Sunday mornings from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., October - April in the Mahaney Church Hall.
Full Calendar and Registration form is available by clicking the image and button to the left.
All Are Welcome!
For more information, please contact Tori Hensel, our Catechetical Leader, tguzski@syrdio.org.
Grades 7-12
St. Anthony & St. Agnes is a proud partner of the Greater Utica Catholic Teen Formation Program!
Grades 7-8
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Classes held at Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament,
Sundays, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
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Session 1: November 2, 9, and 16
Session 2: November 23, December 7 and 14
Session 3: January 4, 11, and 25
Session 4: March 8 and 15 *Monday, March 23 Living Stations*
Session 5: April 12, 19, and 26
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Confirmation Preparation (Grades 9-10)
Teens preparing for Confirmation and their parents MUST attend one of the following meetings for
information on class meeting dates/times/locations and how the program will work:
Sunday, September 14 @ Seton Center @ Our Lady of Lourdes​
11:45 a.m. or 6 p.m.
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Sunday, September 21 @ Salerno Room @ Mt. Carmel
12:15 p.m. or 6 p.m.
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Sunday, September 28 @ St. Patrick/St. Anthony's Chadwicks
12:15 p.m.
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Sunday, September 28 @ Holy Cross Parish (formerly St. Mark's)
6 p.m.
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Monday, September 29 @ St. Mary's Clinton School Building
6 p.m.
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**Please Note: Regardless of where/when you decide to take classes, your registration form and payment are still turned in to St. Anthony & St. Agnes.
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Please contact Rick Hensel, rhensel@syrdio.org,
with any questions
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Sacramental Preparation
First Communion Preparation is a 2 year program! Children should be enrolled in Faith Formation for both first and second grade classes.
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Children who did not receive their First Communion in Second Grade, can still make it any year, but will need to participate in some additional preparation.
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Confirmation is a 2 year program as well. Teens will need to be enrolled in the Greater Utica Catholic Teen Formation Program. The sacrament of Confirmation is typically administered in 10th grade.
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NOTE FOR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES:
Regardless of where you go for classes, you will still receive the sacrament with your own parish. Your parish contact will remain Rick Hensel (rhensel@syrdio.org). More information regarding Confirmation prep, rehearsal, and Mass, will be communicated by Rick.