Youth Christian Formation Grades 6-12


 Leader: Chris Abbott
Classroom E

Meeting Day(s): Will Resume September 7 - Sunday
Meeting Time: 9:00 am

Youth Christian Formation – Grades 6-12

Christian Formation classes for youth in grades 6-12 will resume on Sunday, September 7 at 9:00 in the conference room next to the elevator on the second floor.  The fall term will run eleven weeks through Sunday, November 16.  The curriculum is Real and Relevant as suggested by the Diocese of Texas. This curriculum is lectionary based and makes use of movie clips to foster discussion. The Real and Relevant curriculum provides basic scripture readings and applications and skills that the students can apply to their daily lives. Please contact Chris Abbott with any questions.

 
St. Mark’s Christian Formation Calendar 2025-2026

August 10 – Blessing of the Backpacks 
Total of 28 weeks of Christian Formation 2025-2026 
Fall Term – 11 weeks of instruction September 17 - November 16 
September 7 – First day of Christian Formation 
Classes meet – September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 
Thanksgiving Break – November 23 
Advent Activities – November 30, December 7, 14, 21 
No Classes – December 28 and January 4 
Early Spring Term – 8 weeks of instruction January 11 – March 1 
Classes Resume – January 11 
Classes Meet – January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1 
Spring Break – no classes meet March 8 
Late Spring Term – 9 weeks of instruction March 15 – May 18 
Classes Resume – March 15 
Classes Meet – March 15, 22, 29 
No classes – Easter, April 5 
Classes Resume – April 12 
Classes Meet April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 
May 17 - Presentation of student certificates, end of year appreciation, graduating high school acknowledgements