Youth and Family Programs

Catechesis for Youth and Teens

Family Based Program

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K-6th grade

A blended model in which parents and children work together. The online work is about engaging with information while the monthly gathered sessions puts learning into practice in an informal and fun way. Service to the community and parish are a key component. Email Rich Rasmussen for more information at [email protected]
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Middle School Youth Group

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7th-8th grade

Weekly from September-May. The group is fun and engaging with plenty of food and games but learning about our faith an out in our lives is our reason for gathering. We cover a lot of different topics in preparation for Confirmation. Email Rich Rasmussen for more information at [email protected]
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High School Youth Group

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9th- 12th grade

Weekly from September-May. The group is fun and engaging with plenty of food and games but learning about our faith is our reason for gathering. We cover a lot of different topics that relate to our faith and how we are called to live out our lives each day. Email Rich Rasmussen for more information at [email protected]
2025-2026 Schedule

Sacrament Preparation

Reconciliation

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October- December

Preparation for First Reconciliation typically begins in October and we celebrate First Reconciliation Mid December. It is important to note that preparation for sacraments is additional to being enrolled in the religious education program.
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First Eucharist Prep

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March- May

Preparation for First Eucharist typically begins in March and we celebrate First Eucharist in May. It is important to note that preparation for sacraments is additional to being enrolled in the religious education program.
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Confirmation Prep

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7th-8th grade

A reaffirmation of your baptism, it is your opportunity and desire to say “yes” to Christ to live out your Catholic faith. Confirmation in the Diocese of Rochester is a two-year process. In an effort to make things easier on families schedules, we utilize the Middle School Youth Group for this preparation.
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Registration

2025-2026 Program Registration

Immaculate Conception Church

113 N Geneva Street Ithaca, NY  |  607-273-6121  |  Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Anointing of the Sick

Please call 607-273-6121 if you or a loved one is hospitalized, and/or would like to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick (Last Rites).

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“Help me help the missions” - Pope Leo XIV

Please view this video linked below from Pope Leo XIV regarding World Mission Sunday on the weekend of October 18 & 19. (direct link to video)

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