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.
COVID-19 Update:
Watch the Informational meeting for PreK-5th grade Parents:
Watch the Informational Meeting for Middle School & High School Parents:
Please refer to these web pages for COVID-19 updates and plans for the 2020-2021 Faith Formation year:
3-year old - 8th Grade Faith Formation Programs
YOA (Youth of Ascension) High School Formation
Click here for the Faith Formation 2020-2021 Registration Form
Faith Formation Online Payment
2020-2021 Faith Formation Schedules
Parents of school-age children: If you are new to our parish or to our Faith Formation programs and are interested in enrolling your child(ren) in our 3-years old - 12 grade programs, please contact us: email Janet Jones / 757-495-1886 x423
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. For more information regarding this program please call Amy Petersen: 757-406-6199
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 Program Links 
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
Contact our Faith Formation Staff
Janet Jones - Director of Religious Education - 495-1886 ext 423
Kim Kennedy - Coordinator of Religious Education- 495-1886 ext 426
Travis Hayes - Youth and Young Adult Coordinator - 288-1819
Cindy Laufer - Assistant Youth Minister