Faith Builders: Growing Together in Christ
Growing in Faith. Building a Community. Walking Together with Christ.
Faith Builders is a welcoming and engaging Religious Education program at Blessed Sacrament Parish for students in Grades 3–12. Through prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, faith formation, service, and fellowship, students are encouraged to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and become active members of our Catholic community.
Program Information
Who: Students in Grades 3–12
When: Select Sunday evenings, 5:30–7:15 PM (approximately twice a month)
Where: Blessed Sacrament Parish • BSP
1945 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA
What to Expect: Adoration, dinner, faith formation, small-group discussions, and fellowship
Registration
Faith Builders welcomes students attending public, Catholic, private, and homeschool programs. Families do not need to be registered parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Parish to participate.
What Is a Faith Builders Evening Like?
Each Faith Builders gathering is designed to help students encounter Christ, explore their Catholic faith, and build meaningful friendships.
5:15 PM – Student Check-In
Students arrive and check in before the evening begins.
5:30–6:00 PM – Eucharistic Adoration & Speaker
We begin together in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, followed by a faith-filled reflection or talk. Parents are warmly invited to stay and participate in the Adoration and speaker portion of the evening.
6:00 PM – Dinner & Faith Formation
Students enjoy dinner together before participating in age-appropriate lessons, activities, videos, and small-group discussions.
7:15 PM – Dismissal
Students are dismissed following the evening's activities.
Faith Formation for Every Age
Grades 3–4: Building a strong foundation in the Catholic faith through Scripture, prayer, activities, and discussion.
Grades 5–6: Exploring Catholic beliefs, developing a personal prayer life, and discovering how faith connects to everyday life.
Grades 7–8: Deepening their understanding of the Catholic faith while beginning preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Grades 9–12: Growing as young disciples of Christ through Confirmation preparation, faith discussions, prayer, and service.
2026–2027 Faith Builders Schedule
Faith Builders meets on select Sunday evenings throughout the school year. Our schedule includes class dates, service opportunities, special events, and information about weather-related cancellations.
View 2026–2027 Faith Builders Schedule
Confirmation Preparation
Faith Builders includes Confirmation Preparation for students in Grades 7–12. Through ongoing formation, prayer, service, and participation in the sacramental life of the Church, students prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
For additional information about Confirmation requirements, preparation, and sacramental celebrations, please visit our Confirmation Formation page.
Learn More About Confirmation Formation
Service & Community
Faith is meant to be lived! Throughout the year, students are encouraged to put their faith into action by participating in service opportunities, supporting those in need, and sharing Christ's love with others.
These experiences help students understand the importance of serving others and living as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Questions?
Ms. Kelly O'Connor
Director of Religious Education
Office: (413) 532-0713, ext. 118 • Monday–Friday | Regular Office Hours
Religious Education Cell: (413) 213-6624 • For use during Religious Education classes and programs
Email: oconnork@blessedsacramentholyoke.org