Welcome!
Church of the Ascension's Faith Formation Ministry serves our community
with educational and formative opportunities
to assist all parishioners on their journey of faith.
Faith Formation Class Cancelation Policy: In the event of inclement weather, we follow the Virginia Beach Public School system cancelation policy. If schools are closed for the day or evening activities are canceled due to hazardous conditions, then we will also cancel our classes.
Parents of school age children: If you are new to our parish or to our Faith Formation programs and are interested in enrolling you child in our K-12 grade programs, please contact us. Kim Kennedy 757-495-1886 x426 or Janet Jones 757-495-1886 x423.
Youth Religious Education Programs
YOA (Youth of Ascension) High School Formation
Adult Formation
Adults looking to join our Church:
- Are you a Catholic who has been estranged from the church and is thinking of returning but have unanswered issues?
- Do you need to be Baptized?
- Are you a Catholic who has not received Eucharist and/or celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation?
- Are you a non-Catholic wishing to know about the Catholic faith?
- Do you know anyone who fits these descriptions?
LANDINGS for Returning Catholics: Click here for program information.
RCIA is for those who are unbaptized, baptized individuals from other faith traditions, and baptized Catholics who have not celebrated either Confirmation and/or Eucharist. Click here for more info.
Discovering Christ is an opportunity to personally encounter Jesus through a shared meal, teaching, small group discussion and a powerful retreat. Click here for more info regarding the program.
Sacramental Preparation Programs
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
Faith Formation Staff
Janet Jones - Director of Religious Education - 495-1886 ext 423
Angela Morales - Religious Education Assistant - 495-1886 ext 411
Kim Kennedy - Coordinator of Religious Education (K-8) - 495-1886 ext 426
Travis Hayes - Youth and Young Adult Coordinator - 288-1819
Cindy Laufer - Assistant Youth Minister