Faith Formation
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Welcome to St. Michael Parish Faith Formation!
Whether we are young children or adults, we are called to a continuous journey learning about our faith and strengthening our relationship with Christ. Through the faith formation program, we are here to support you and your family on that journey.
Sign Up for 11/22 Family Mass
If you or your child has not yet been baptized, or if you are interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the faith, please call the Pastoral office 207.623.8823 to set up a time to meet.
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upcoming events - join us!
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Sunday, November 1, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Spirit of Truth Faith Formation program meets every other Sunday (generally the 1st & 3rd Sundays) each month at St. Francis Xavier Hall in Winthrop. For more information on the program, visit the Faith Formation page of the Parish website.Read More -
Sunday, November 1, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gathered Family Faith Formation sessionRead More -
Monday, November 2, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
A special prayer service will be held on All Souls Day, Monday, November 2nd, at St. Mary's Pelton Hill Cemetery in Manchester at noon.Read More -
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Starting Tuesday, September 29th, our parish will be offering a series of catechesis. These talks will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m in St. Augustine Hall (75 Northern Ave. Augusta, ME 04330) and are open to everyone, both steady Mass-goers, as well as those who have questions or doubts or even those who no longer come to church. The focus of these talks is a re-discovery of the immense and personal love that Jesus Christ has for each one of us and the effect that love has on our lives. If you are experiencing a time of suffering or difficulty, or would simply like to deepen or re-ignite your faith, these talks are for you. There is no obligation, only a willingness to come and listen.Read More
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Dive Deeper - Faith resources
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Hallow Blog
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9 months agoTable of Contents: Things to Give Up for Lent When Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics and other Christians seem to fall into two distinct groups when it comes to what to give up for Lent. The first... -
9 months agoAlong with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent. In a message for Lent in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI described these as “specific tasks that accompany the faithful... -
9 months agoAsh Wednesday 2026: The start of the Lenten season Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. Pope Francis Table of Contents What is Ash Wednesday? In 2026, like in...
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Fr. Nathan's Blog
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September 26
Last week, I reflected on the practice of praying the St. Michael Prayer after Mass. This week, with the Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael coming on September 29, I would like to look more closely at the saint whose name our parish bears.Read More -
September 11
Recently, someone asked me about the custom of adding the words, “and for the prayers we hold quietly in our hearts,” at the end of the General Intercessions at Mass. They wondered why sometimes we say it and sometimes we do not. It is a good question, and it gives us an opportunity to return to something we reflected on a few weeks ago: the priestly role of the baptized.Read More -
August 21
Over the past several weeks, we have been reflecting on the vocation of the laity. We began with who the laity are: baptized members of Christ’s Body. Last week, we considered where their mission is lived: in the vineyard of family life, work, culture, and the wider world. Through Baptism, the faithful share in the threefold mission of Christ as Priest, Prophet, and King. This week, let us focus on what it means to share in His priesthood.Read More -
August 7
Last week, we began reflecting on “the other 99.4 percent of the week.” There are 168 hours in a week, and Sunday Mass represents about 0.6 percent. The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life, but it must shape the other 167 hours. Each week, we bring our lives to the altar and carry Christ from the altar into the world. This is at the heart of the lay vocation.Read More -
August 1
There are 168 hours in a week. If we spend about one hour at Sunday Mass, that represents roughly 0.6 percent of our time. The Church expects us to participate in Mass each Sunday, and for good reason. The Second Vatican Council teaches that the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” But what are we called to do during the other 167 hours—the other 99.4 percent?Read More
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