Faith Formation, Sacraments & Liturgical Ministries
Faith Formation
The program is developed to assist families in nurturing within our children’s Christ-centered lives.
Classes are held for students in Grades 1-8 on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 P.M.
First Sacrament classes are a separate registration form and are held in addition to our Faith Formation Classes
Contact Sheila Stone
sstone@syrdio.org
Baptism
Parents will need to attend a Pre-Baptism class before Baptizing their child. Baptisms are done on Sundays at noon.
Contact Church Office
First Communion
Preparation is both catechetcal and liturgical providing exppeniential approach to deepening their understanding of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Contact Sheila Stone
sstone@syrdio.org
First Reconciliation
Preparation includes catechetical instruction and liturgical formation. Children attend small group workshops to explore Christian values and identity.
Contact Sheila Stone
sstone@syrdio.org
Confirmation
High school age youth in grades 9 and above who are registered parishioners, and have completed Jr. High Faith Formation education or attended Parochial School, are eligible to register for Confirmation. After completing this 2 year program, direct prep will begin to prepare the students for the sacrament.
Contact Sheila Stone
Marriage
The Bride and Groom are asked to call the Parish Office to begin preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage, six months in advance of the wedding date.
Contact (315) 445-5534
Altar Servers
Assist the priest during mass and other liturgical celebrations. Available to students in grades 3 to high school.
Contact Church Office (315) 455-5534
Lectors
Proclaim the word of God at mass.
Contact Church Office (315) 455-5534
Extraordinary Minister of Communion
Assist the priest/deacon at mass with distribuion of holy communion.
Contact Church Office (315) 455-5534
Welcoming Ministry
Adults who greet the assembly to worship, facilitate seating and receive the financial gifts from the community.
Contact Church Office (315) 455-5534
Liturgical Committee
Meets 6 times a year to plan liturgies and decorate the church for special liturgies.
Contact Church Office (315) 455-5534
Music Ministry
Come be a part of the music ministry of St. Margaret's choir . We re a multi-generational group of singers, instrumentalists, and cantors.
Contact Michael Stephan
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults-process through which non-baptized adults enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages by study, prayer and Rites at mass.
Contact (315) 445-5534