Becoming Catholic
“The difficulty of explaining ‘why I am a Catholic’ is that there are ten thousand reasons all amounting to one reason: that Catholicism is true.”
– G.K. Chesterton
A SACRAMENT OF INITIATION
Let Us Help You Explore The Catholic Faith!
I am delighted to greet you as
the Parish Administrator
of St. Brigid’s Parish
in the center of Amherst.
We offer particular support to parents and guardians in their role as the primary educators and in spiritual formation of their children, to catechists and volunteers, and to the children of our community.
We also offer adult education (OCIA) for those who want to explore our faith
in small groups.
-Father Valentine
Becoming Catholic:
Our Youth Program
Our program has five major areas:
~Special Liturgies
~Home Sessions
~Parent Sessions
~Student Sessions
~Community Gatherings
Parents events and parents meetings are held for each grade, especially theological preparation before First Confession, First Communion and Confirmation.
Becoming Catholic:
Our Adult Program
We offer adult education programs and retreats for singles and couples throughout the year.
Questions about the Catholic faith? Learn more about our
OCIA program where we welcome seekers to explore with us whenever they feel called. It's very much an individual journey, walked with and supported by others in the faith community. Since our process is not tied to a strict timeline, we welcome everyone, whether you are unbaptized, a baptized Christian, or an adult baptized Catholic, to join our community whenever you're ready to take that step forward.
The cost this year for Religious Education is: $60 for the first child, $50 for the second and $40 for the third. Please click here to register your child for Religious Education classes at St. Brigid’s.
Need to reach us?
If you have questions about your enrolling your child into Religious Education classes or would like
to explore the Catholic faith as an adult, we are here for you.
413.256.6181