Educational Ministries
Religious Education
Religious Education instruction is offered through the Religious Education office. Mrs. Jill Carelli; D.R.E. and her volunteer catechists, guide the children through their journey of faith. The program materials and teachings are approved by the Archdiocese of NY. Parent and child involvement and worshiping together is encouraged in the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Religious Ed. runs from September to May, Registration begins in April. For more information visit our religious education page.
Contact: Jill Carelli 914-666-3161
Grade Mass
During the Grade Mass the children from the Religious Ed. program take part in the Sunday Mass. The children greet parishioners, read the Word of God, bring up the gifts and assist the Ushers. This takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month, October to April. Students per grade also do a project based on the theme of what they are learning. Projects are on display in Parish Hall during our bagel/coffee hour.
Parents participate just as much with hosting their child's bagel/coffee hour after their Mass.
Contact: Jill Carelli 914-66-3161
Jesus Time
Is an opportunity for the children to hear the Word of God in a friendly, easy to understand way. It takes place on most Sundays of the month during the 9:30 am Mass, Program runs from October to May.
Contact: Jill Carelli 666-3161
Kids Night Out
An opportunity to children ages 3-11 to gather in a fun and safe environment. Offered once a month from 6:30-8:00pm. A fun night offered once a month to parish children. We offer a wide range of fun activities for the children to come together and experience Church in a different way. There is a nominal charge depending on the activity.
Contact: Jill Carelli 666-3161
St. Francis of Assisi Youth of The Cross
YOTC is the youth group of the Parish. Members are from 6th grade and up. Meetings held the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 11:00am-1:00pm. The goal is to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus in our world today. We encourage faith, friendship, fun (and food).
Contact: Religious Ed office at 914-666-3161
Adult Catechism
We welcome adults who wish to become new members of the Roman Catholic Church. We offer studies for those who are not baptized, baptized into another Christian Church or baptized into the Catholic Church but have yet to receive the sacrament of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. Bible study groups are also formed through out the year, length of each study may vary.
Contact: Rectory 666-5986