At St. Gregory the Great Family Faith Formation, students are encouraged to learn in an environment where they experience a sense of community, celebrate the sacraments, and learn the truths of their Catholic Faith to help them become living disciples of Christ. Our Staff is here to support you in your role as the primary teachers of your children. You are always welcome to come to us with your concerns and suggestions. We are here to serve you!
First day of class: September 21 Note: There will be a Family Assembly; one parent please attend.
• Little Cherubs/Pre-K 4 (9:00 am-10:15 am)
• Gr K-8 (9:00 am-10:15 am)
First day of class: September 23 Note: There will be a Family Assembly; one parent please attend.
• Little Cherubs/Pre-K 4 (4:30 pm-5:45 pm)
• Gr. K – 4 (4:30 pm-5:45 pm)
• Gr. 5-10 (7:00 pm -8:15 pm)
First day of class: September 19
Little Cherubs/Pre-K 4, Gr. K – 10 (6:15 pm – 7:45 pm)
First day of class: September 22
Little Cherubs/Pre-K 4, Gr. K – 10 (11:00 am – 12:30 pm)
250 St. Gregory Court
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 688-5760
Fax: (716) 639-8251
Online Registration is now open for Confirmation.
Online Registration for First Reconciliation and First Communion was from November 1-15. Please contact Michael Ruszala if you missed registration.
All students and parents are encouraged to participate in our ongoing service and outreach projects. You can check back each month for opportunities to participate.
Little Cherubs is our Preschool Faith Formation program that runs from September through April. Children must be at least 4 years old and potty trained. Classes are on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 10:30 am (during Weekly Family Faith Formation classes). There is a flat fee of $50 for the school year.
Classes run weekly from September – Spring.
Grades PreK-8:
Saturdays, 9:00 am -10:15 am
Grades PreK-4:
Mondays, 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
Grades 5-10:
Mondays, 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
TUITION:
One child $100
Two children $175
Three children $225
Four+ children $275
Price breaks for families are applicable ONLY if all of your children are in the same program.
Non-Parishioner rate is $250 per student.
Generations of Faith (GOF) is based on the concept that the parents are the primary Catechists and that the community is nourished together by the Sunday Gospel readings. Homework is done during the month. Come in person for a monthly meal, prayer, reflection, and classes for the children while parents hear from an engaging speaker.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Michael Ruszala: mruszala@stgregs.org
Classes run in-person once a month from September – April, with three additional at-home sessions. At least ONE parent must attend in-person sessions along with the child.
TUITION:
One child $195
Two children $250
Three children $295
Four+ children $350
Price breaks for families are applicable ONLY if all of your children are in the same program.
Please NOTE: Registration is limited to 50 families per session and will close once we reach capacity.
This weeklong FFF summer program has 35 hours of instruction based on the curriculum guidelines for the Diocese of Buffalo. It is meant to fulfill religious education requirements for the year.
In a summer camp-like setting, lessons are enriched with music, prayer, speakers, outside activities, crafts, and more. Lessons are based on an active learning process in which religious knowledge is experienced in various ways, encompassing all styles of learning.
At Vacation Bible School (VBS), kids experience the extraordinary love of God in fun and unforgettable ways by visiting various stations. We start each day with energizing, fun and faith-boosting music! A different Bible Point is reinforced through Bible stories, songs, and hands-on activities. Our week-long camp culminates with a jubilant closing celebration and ice cream social in which students put on a final show for their families.
Don't wait... save a spot! Please register as soon as you are able, to enable us to order books and materials and ensure sure we have enough trained Catechists!
Please do not wait for school, dance, or sports teams to release their schedule before you register for FFF classes. It is easier for us to make schedule changes for a registered student than to find space for a student who waited to register.
If you have special circumstances or cannot make payment for registration, please contact our Office as soon as possible.
Please know that no family will be prevented from attending classes because of inability to pay. Please contact the FFF Office at (716) 688-5760 for information.
Please contact the FFF Office at (716) 688-5760 as soon as possible so we can help you catch them up over the summer.
IMPORTANT: One issue we tend to have with online registration is that families hit "submit" multiple times. This can cause your card to be charged each time, and then we need to process a refund. Please hit "submit" one time only. If you feel there is a problem with the registration going through, call the Office right away. We will take your information and verify your spot in your chosen program.
TIP: Please use your computer (not your iPhone or Chrome Book).
For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Michael Ruszala at mruszala@stgregs.org
Our Faith Formation Programs welcomes and includes children who have emotional, physical or learning disabilities. Students are mainstreamed or, if necessary are taught on a one-on-one basis during our regularly scheduled class times.
We also provide adaptive preparation materials for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation.
Catholic school religious education is completed at a Catholic school.
However, during Grade 9, students must register with our program to ensure they will receive all Confirmation-related notifications including important information, regarding retreats and service requirements.
For any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Michael Ruszala at mruszala@stgregs.org.
The parish community must continue to be the prime mover and preeminent place for catechesis.
We invite you to discover meaningful faith enrichment opportunities where young hearts can come together, strengthen their connections to parish life, and develop their relationships with God.
Students in Grades 4 – 10 can participate in the Family Masses as Lectors, Greeters, or Ushers. NOTE: If you are in the Parish Children’s Choir, please check with Mrs. Erdman before you volunteer for the Family Mass. Generally, during a Mass, you should participate in one ministry. View the Family Mass schedule.
Rosary Club for FFF Grades 5-10 will meet in the School Cafeteria. Learn how to make rosaries! Grades 5-10: Join us from 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm, just before classes, on January 13, February 3, and March 3. You can get service hours for helping! See you there!
Inquire about our Family Religion Review, which leads up to sacrament prep and integration with peer level faith formation. It’s a great opportunity for families to rediscover their faith within a small community setting.
Contact Family Faith Formation at (716) 688-5760.