Religious Education and Faith Formation
Mrs. Arlene Parisi, Director of Faith Formation and Religious Education
Phone: 518-346-4204 Email: [email protected]​

Faith Formation Classes for Grades K through 11.

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online for 2026-2027 Faith Formation Classes.
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FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS

RAINBOW OF FRIENDS
We offer classes to foster the faith formation of children with special needs. We also offer classes to prepare children to receive the sacraments of: Baptism, Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.  Call 518.377.0506 for more information.
SACRAMENTS
Baptism

To schedule a baptism, please call the Faith Formation Office at 518-377-0506. All sacraments of the Church presume the regular practice of the Christian faith by the persons involved.  

​Baptismal Preparation Class for parents of children to be baptized must be attended for the first child being baptized and a minimum of every two years thereafter.  To register for class please call Arlene Parisi (518)377-0506.

Baptism FAQ sheet​

​Reconciliation

3-3:30 PM, Saturdays at St. Paul the Apostle Church or by appointment. 

​Please call the parish office at (518)377-8886 if you wish to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment.

First Eucharist

Children in the second grade make their First Eucharist in May after making their First Reconciliation in December.  Parents of older children or children with special needs seeking instruction for First Eucharist, may contact Arlene Parisi, Director, (518)377-0506.

Adults seeking instruction for First Eucharist are required to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)

Confirmation

Faith Formation classes for grades 9 through 11 are preparation for Confirmation.

Adults who are post high school, have been baptized and received their First Eucharist, may contact Arlene Parisi at(518)377-0506 or [email protected] for information regarding Adult Confirmation classes.

Matrimony

Couples intending to participate in the Sacrament of Matrimony should contact the Rectory in advance, as soon as possible.  No other arrangements should be made prior to contacting the Church.  Please call the rectory at 518-377-8886 for more information.

Anointing of the Sick

Please notify the office when serious illness or confinement to the home or hospital occurs in order for visits and/or the Eucharist to be arranged.  If you or your loved one are in the hospital, please call the chaplains office in the hospital before calling our office so they can contact the priest who is on call.  For those confined at home call our office at (518)346-4204 or send an email to 
​[email protected] to make arrangements.
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