In the family, faith is handed on together with life, generation after generation. It is shared like food at the family table and like the love in our hearts. In this way, families become privileged places in which to encounter Jesus, who loves us and desires our good, always.
Mass for the Jubilee of Families, June 2025
Welcome to the Office of Faith Formation & Parish Life
The Office of Faith Formation and Parish Life is here to accompany and support parish ministries in faith formation and parish life. These ministries include: parish family faith formation, young parent ministry, middle school faith formation, youth and young adult ministries, sacramental preparation (includes Baptismal, First Holy Communion, Confirmation and the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony). We also accompany and resource other parish life ministries, including marriage enrichment, bereavement support, mental health and more.
Our mission is to walk with you in your ministry — offering guidance, sharing resources, and fostering collaboration. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or needs that you may have.
Contact Us
We are located at:
Pastoral Center
467 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, Ct 06002
860-541-6491
Email or call us:
Kelly Henderschedt, Archdiocesan Director (ext. 2663)
Joshua Kay, Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (ext. 2664)
Valerie St. Jean, Associate Director of Adult and Family Life Ministries (ext. 2678)
Jennifer McClintock, Coordinator of Faith Formation Programs & Technology (ext. 2675)
Below are some important upcoming dates and how to learn more:
- 2026 Monthly Deanery Meeting dates (in-person and virtual) – if you are interested in joining a Deanery Meeting, contact Kelly Henderschedt.
- Youth in Hart – February 19 – Virtual – Registration is open to Youth Ministers and those who work with youth in the parish. – Click here to register.
- Wedding Anniversary Mass – February 7 – 4:00 p.m. (snow date February 28) – For more information, click here.
- Rite of Election – February 22 – 2:30 p.m. – Registration must be done by the parish. Email us for the link to register.
- Training for Reimagined Middle School Faith Formation – Spring 2026 dates coming soon! Click here for more information.
- Marriage Retreat (World Marriage Encounter) – March 21 – Registration will open soon!
- Adult Confirmation – May 12, 2026 – Registration will open soon!
- Steubenville Conference – July 24-26 – Email Josh for more information or visit the Steubenville Page