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.
We are called to be Missionary Disciples!
Click here to learn more about what that means
Click here for upcoming formation opportunities to discover and grow as a Missionary Disciple
Faith Formation 2020-2021 Update
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
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 - 12th 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 contact Janet Jones: 757-495-1886 x423
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