St. Margaret Roman Catholic Church Madison CT | Archdiochese of Hartford's Shoreline Church

Baptismal Preparation Classes: Conduct Baptismal Preparation Class for parents who seek to have their child receive the sacrament of Baptism. Contact the Parish Office 203.245.7301 ,office@stmargaretchurch.com

Pre-School & Kindergarten Sunday School: A 16 week parish program of religious education for children ages 4 and 5 which starts in mid-October each year and is held during the Sunday 9:30 AM Mass. Contact Elizabeth Connelly 203-245-7301, ext. 104, liz.connelly@stmargaretchurch.com

Faith Formation for Grades 1-8: This ministry teaches children from grades 1 through 8 about God and the Catholic faith. Students are also prepared for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Catechists are all volunteers. Contact Coordinators, Nancy Hoban and Chris McSweeney 203-245-7301 Ext.115, religious.education@stmargaretchurch.co

Faith Formation for Grades 9 & 10: Confirmation Program This is a two year program for students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. They meet at the Parish Center for classes on Sunday evenings twice a month. Contact Coordinators Ed & Joanne Arrandale 203-245-7301, Ext.108 confirmation@stmargaretchurch.com

Inter-Parish Catholic Elementary School: East Shoreline Catholic Elementary School is co-sponsored by St. Margaret Parish, St. George Parish,Guilford and St. John Bosco, Branford. A STREAM Model and Successor School of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Mary Schools, East Shoreline Catholic Academy (ESCA) is a ‘think forward’ school that places high priority on educator training, learning, leadership, and 21st century skill applications. We guide our children’s developing relationship with God in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic faith and provide a rigorous learning environment that fosters academic excellence.
Contact: Cheryl Panzo, Principal at 203-488-8386.

Adult Faith Formation: The Adult Faith Formation Ministry consists of a continuing series of classes and events on a variety of topics related to the tenants and practices of our Catholic faith and the living out of that faith in our daily lives. Contact Kevin Johnson 203-245-1663, kevin.kjohnson@gmail.com

Bible Study Groups: The morning group meets at the Parish Center on Mondays at 10:45 AM for one and a half hours, and studies various books of the Bible. Contact Lauri Sturwold 203-245-7301 Ext.107, lauri.sturwold@stmargaretchurch.com
The evening session has regular meetings at the Parish Center Wed. from 7:30pm to about 8:30pm. Meetings are held from Sept. through May or June. Meetings include a Hebrew scripture reading, a song to fit the theme or day, and a prayer session. Members choose a book in the Bible to study, and follow prepared discussion points. Contact Alan Steines 203-421-4989, sasteines@hotmail.com

The Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study Program is designed in such a way that anyone can make sense of the Bible and experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. Various programs are offered focusing on specific themes and time periods within the Bible.
Contact Cosette Heimann 860-338-3076,
cosheimann@gmail.com
PreCana: A combined ministry with St. George Parish open to all engaged couples in the diocese. Three marriage preparation sessions of 5 hours each are held per year. Our Mission is “To provide a variety of key tools to insure a healthy, God-centered, committed partnership in marriage.” Contact Edward & Joanne Arrandale 203-318-8590, eda5@comcast.net

Walking with Purpose: a Catholic women’s ministry that develops Bible studies to reach adult women, young adult women, and girls. Our Bible studies:
present practical Biblical teachings consistent with Church doctrine; Vary in length and depth to meet the needs of different women; Utilize the Catechism of the Catholic Church as an additional resource; Have received the imprimatur from Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore.
Walking with Purpose supports the use of our Bible studies in a variety of ways in order to lead hearts to Christ where He is found in Scripture.
Contact: Jeannie Gillespie jeangillespie11@gmail.com or at 203 918-3025.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA: The process for initiation into the Catholic Church for those adults who have not been baptized, have been baptized in a different Christian tradition, or who have not received the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the parish office at 203 245-7301.