Ascension ALIVE!

Family Centered Faith Formation

Our Catholic Tradition refers to the family as the “domestic church” - a holy place where parents serve as the “first preachers of the faith to their children” (Lumen Gentium, 11). Faith formation, then, doesn't apply to children alone, but to the entire family!

Ascension ALIVE is a bold, family-centered faith formation program designed to serve the “domestic churches” of Maynard and Sudbury with three essential goals:

1.) To equip families to know God through engaging catechesis.
2.) To empower families to love God through vibrant liturgical worship and community gatherings.
3.) To inspire families to serve God as joyful missionary disciples prepared to evangelize and charitably serve our parish, local communities, and the world at large.

The Ascension ALIVE program was designed with the contemporary family in mind. By leveraging a digital learning platform, catechetical lessons will be available both online and at our newly-renovated Faith Formation classrooms at the Our Lady of Fatima campus.

Catechetical content will come alive at Sunday Mass, during monthly Family Sessions, and through periodic service opportunities, all of which will help families along the path to a better life through Jesus Christ.

  • What time is faith formation?

    Elementary school: Sundays 10-11 AM; Mondays 4-5 PM

    Middle school: Mondays 6-7 PM

    Confirmation (high school): Sundays 5-6:30 PM for Confirmation I; Sundays 7-8:30 PM for Confirmation II

    Where is faith formation held?

    Regularly scheduled faith formation takes place weekly at the parish offices at 160 Concord Road (Our Lady of Fatima), Sudbury, MA 01776. Family sessions and special events take place at both Our Lady of Fatima and at Saint Bridget, 29 Sudbury Street, Maynard, MA 01754.

    How much does it cost?

    For registrations received before August 1, the discounted price is $175 for one child, $250 for two children, and $325 for three or more children. We also ask for an additional fee for children receiving the sacrament of First Communion or Confirmation in the spring, which helps cover the additional administrative expenses for the parish and the cost of them going on retreat. There are scholarships available and we never want the cost to keep anyone away from sacramental prep.

    **after August 1** the price is $225 for one, $275 for 2, and $350 for 3 or more children.

    First Communion: $50 fee

    Confirmation: $100 fee

    Is there a full schedule for the year available yet?

    Coming soon!

    I have more questions, who should I contact?

    You can call the parish offices at 978-443-2647 or email info@theascensionparish.com, and we would love to assist!

  • Elementary school: Sunday 10-11 AM; Monday 4-5 PM

    Middle school: Monday 6-7 PM

    Confirmation (high school): Sunday 5-6:30 PM for Confirmation I; Sunday 7-8:30 PM Confirmation II

  • We are looking for catechists, small group leaders, and people willing to help with events! Your generous assistance is what makes faith formation possible. If you’re interested in helping with faith formation, please email Kaitlyn Jacques (kjacques@theascensionparish.com).

Meet the Faith Formation Team

Cate Cioni

Coordinator of Children’s Ministry

Emilia Cowell

Youth Minister

Kaitlyn Jacques

Faith Formation Administrative Assistant