Simsbury, CT 06070
860-658-7627
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Contact Us
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Steve DiMottayouthministrystmarysimsbury.orgRel. Ed. Coordinator (Grades 9-10) & Youth Minister
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Calendar
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Photo Albums
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Habitat for Humanity
17 Photos
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Turkey Trot 2019
4 Photos
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Confirmation 1st year and 2nd year
For the 2020-2021 calendar year, the confirmation program will be using a hybrid model to minimize the risk of spreading the COVID19 virus. All large group gatherings will be held in the church, and smaller gatherings will be held in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center utilizing social distancing, mask wearing, and "cohort" grouping.
Confirmation Classes- The Confirmation program uses the "Chosen" cirriculum as well as other materials. It is an engaging program that uses videos to teach and then allows each class to have small group discussions about the materials and how they relate to the teenagers or how that topic is meaningful for a teenagers every day life. The majority of classes will be done via zoom. We ask that students complete watching the video(s) assigned ahead of time (I encourage parents to watch with students), then the discussion will happen on the assigned class dates. Classes will be shortened to about an hour and the time frame will be 7-8PM.
In Person Classes- There will be a couple in person classes which will be held in the church so we can appropriately socially distance. These classes will also be live streamed, any person who doesn't feel comfortable coming to the in person class will be asked to watch the live stream at home with parents.
Optional Activities- I will continue to offer students ways to become more involved in the life of the church. High school youth groups will continue to be offered, some virtual and some in person. An overnight retreat in February (if possible) will be offered. Additional service opportunities, prayer opportunities, youth gatherings, mission trips, conferences, etc. All dependent on how COVID19 develops during the year. -
Class Schedule
To view our class schedule click HERE or see the calendar on the right menu.
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Retreats
Retreat- Both 1st year and 2nd year students will be required to complete a day of retreat. In order to properly socially distance, 1/2 of the 1st year class will attend one day, and the other 1/2 will attend a different day. The same will happen to the 2nd year class. Those dates will be on the calendar, families will be able to choose which date they would like.
Permission Form for Year 1 and 2
Health Screen Form for Year 1 and 2
Informed Consent Form Year 1 and 2
Ropes Waiver for Year 1 ONLY -
Prayer Days
Each class will attend a prayer service together (All in person Prayer High School Prayer Experiences will be rescheduled and will be done virtually.
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Service Hours and Project (High School)
Service Hours- Each student will be required to complete 10 hours of service. See the service requirement in the student handbook to see what is acceptable as service.
Printable Service Hour Log
Online Service Hour Form
Service Project- In addition to the 10 hours, each class will complete 1 service project together. This will take place in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center. Service will be done at home or as a family for the 2020-2021 program year. More information will be given to students at class and sent home in the newsletter.
Throughout their time in our youth program, students will share their time with our parish, the Catholic Church, and the community itself. This service remindes us that we are the hands and feet of Christ in the world. When you serve, you are taking part in a lifelong, Catholic tradition of sharing your time and talents with others. As Jesus said, “For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45).
Accumulation of Hours:- 7th Grade: 5 hours
- 8th Grade: 5 hours
- 9th Grade: 10 hours + 1 class project
- 10th Grade: 10 hours + 1 class project
- Total: 30 hours and 2 class projects served over four years
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Communications
It is very important that our communication stays open, so please make sure emails are being read and if you have not already, sign up for remind text messages.
Year 1 students and parents: text @1con2020 to the number 81010
Year 2 students and parents: text @2con2020 to the number 81010
Anyone else with a student in high school who would like to keep up with information on alternative youth groups and other plans moving forward can text @smhsreled to the number 81010 -
2nd Year Student Forms
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High School Youth Group (Ignite)
St Mary's youth groups offer an opportunity for our youth to make new friends and share their faith with their peers. All middle school and high school students are welcome to join us throughout the year. We have programs for both middle and high schoolers and they meet on different evenings.
For more information about our High School youth group, click HERE.