Generations of Faith FAQs

For the onsite gatherings, will I be able to choose the day/time that my household will participate each month? Or will I be assigned a day/time? You will be able to choose. Once you have registered for GOF, each month you will receive an email with directions for choosing your session.

What's the general format of each session? Saturday afternoons will begin with Mass, then we go to the social hall to gather for a meal. When we send out the monthly email for session registration we will also include what is being served. After dinner we will have a group activity, then age appropriate breakout sessions. Sunday mornings will follow the similar format: Mass, breakfast, and breakout sessions.

How long is each onsite gathering? Plan for 1.5 hours per onsite gathering. You are encouraged to attend Mass either after or before the sessions.

Will I need to bring my own Bible? If you have a favorite Bible, please bring it! We will be using our Bibles at every gathering.

How do I register my household for GOF this year? You'll find directions and a link to register online on our GOF landing page

What is the cost? Registration fees do not cover the cost of our program. $30.00 per person, with a maximum of $120.00 per household (Children 4-years old and under are always free!) Cost should never prevent participation. If cost is an issue, please contact Deacon Nick Ascioti at 518-765-2805 / [email protected]. All conversations are treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.

I'm an adult without school-aged children. Why should I come to Generations of Faith? GOF offers adults the opportunity to delve deeply into the riches of our Catholic intellectual and spiritual traditions within a dynamic community of diverse learners. In so doing, we seek to support and empower you on your lifelong faith journey. And we seek to soak up your wisdom and witness of faith!

Why do parents have to attend GOF with their children? At their child's baptism, parents accept the responsibility of raising their children in the Christian faith. GOF is designed to support and empower parents in this responsibility. What's more, our experience teaches us that children whose parents are involved in their faith education (as teachers and co-learners) are much more likely to grow into adults who embrace and actively practice their faith.

At what age should my child begin participating in GOF? It is our hope that by the time your child is in kindergarten, your household is enrolled in GOF. It is our experience that the earlier children begin learning and growing in faith, the better prepared they are to understand and embrace the sacramental and developmental milestones along their faith journey.

Are babies and small children welcome at GOF? Will there be a nursery this year? Our parish's littlest angels are always welcome at GOF! For the safety and well-being of all, at this time we are not be able to offer a nursery option for the coming year.

My child will be enrolling in First Communion prep this year. Should we also be enrolling in GOF? Yes. Households with children preparing for First Communion are expected to attend GOF sessions.

My child will be enrolling in Confirmation prep this year. Should we also be enrolling in GOF? Confirmation Candidates and their families are invited and encouraged to attend GOF sessions, but are not required to do so.

Who do I contact with questions? We welcome your questions! Contact us at 518-765-2805 / [email protected]