Faith Formation at St. Paul's

Formation Coordinator

Mrs. Michelle J. Antenucci

203.531.4265

formation@stpaulgreenwich.org


Executive Assistant

Mrs. Maura Gibson

203.531.4265

admin@stpaulgreenwich.org


Our Vision

Our program offers four pathways, all centered on the Eucharist, with Sunday Mass as the foundation of our faith and formation.

As parents, you are your child’s first and most important teacher in the faith, a role that was acknowledged at their Sacrament of Baptism.

We are here to support you in this sacred responsibility. 


We also invite you and your family to join us during Wednesday evening formation for Adoration, Confession, and Benediction

— a beautiful opportunity to pray together as a parish.


Four Pathways of Formation

1. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Grade PreK–1st)

Sundays, 8:00–9:30 AM (Prek-2nd) in the Atrium 

Sundays, 9:45-11:15 AM (Prek-2nd) in the Atrium

Sunday Formation Calendar


2. Word of Life (Grades 2–8) on Wednesdays

Grades 2–4: Wednesdays, 4:15–5:15 PM

Grades 5–8: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 PM

Readiness guides for sacrament years

Holy Communion Readiness Matrix | Confirmation Readiness Matrix

Wednesday Formation Calendar


3. Homeschool (Grades 2nd-7th)

Readiness guides for sacrament years

Holy Communion Readiness Matrix | Confirmation Readiness Matrix

Students will have access to WOL online platform and have weekly accountability on completing their lessons. 

Follow the Wednesday Formation Calendar


4. Catholic School - (Grades K-8th)

Sacrament years will meet with Fr. Clark, attend parent meetings and required classes


Sacrament Preparation Readiness Model

Children in sacrament years (First Communion or Confirmation) will meet individually with Fr. Clark
for a brief and supportive conversation to guide and encourage their readiness.

Readiness guides: Holy Communion Readiness Matrix | Confirmation Readiness Matrix


Mass Attendance

Formation and Mass belong together. Without Mass, we miss the living encounter with Jesus we’re forming our children to know and love; without formation, it’s harder to understand and enter the mystery we celebrate at the altar. Our hope is to partner with you—supporting your family in a prayerful, practical, and realistic way so faith can take root at home and flourish at Sunday Mass.


How It Works

  • Prayer Envelopes: Students receive envelopes for Sunday Masses and Holy Days of Obligation.

  • Write an Intention: Each week, children are invited to write the name of someone they’d like to pray for (family member, friend, special intention) inside the envelope. You have already paid for the formation so please no money in these envelopes.

  • Place in the Offertory: Please place the envelope in the offertory during Mass.

  • Community Prayer: These intentions are included in a special prayer during Sunday Mass.

Lost Your Prayer Envelope?

No problem! Please print the mini template below, write your child’s envelope number and prayer intention, and place it in the offertory during Mass.
If you don’t know your child’s envelope number, call the parish office and we’ll be happy to provide it. 

 Dear Jesus, today I want to pray for


How to Register - Registration is Closed

1. Complete the registration form for All grades

2. Print and sign the Parent Commitment Letter  - email it to the parish office email: admin@stpaulgreenwich.org

Please submit Annual Consent Form and forward your email confirmation to admin@stpaulgreenwich.org


Tuition & Fees Homeschool and In Person (PreK–7th Grade)

$325 for one child

$450 for two children

$575 for three or more children (4th+ child is free)

Confirmation Year: $300 tuition only


How to Pay

Envelope 

Drop cash/check at the parish office (labeled “Religious Education”)

Online

OSV Online Giving — Select Religious Education and include your child’s name


For 8th Grade Confirmation

Online

OSV Online Giving — Select Confirmation and include your child’s name

No child will be turned away for financial reasons. Please contact the parish office if you need assistance.


Emergency and Weather Closings

If Greenwich Public Schools cancel school or after-school activities due to weather, St. Paul’s Religious Education classes will also be canceled.

  • We will send a notification through Flocknote (the “family email” you provided at registration is the one uploaded into Flocknote).
  • A voicemail message will also be left on our office phone system confirming the cancellation.