FUEL is our mainstream formal formation for preschool through grade 8.

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Fuel is our mainstream youth formation program. Choose family home-study or in-person family gatherings. Note: Parents/guardians are required to be at the family gatherings with their children.

Choose Fuel if:

  • Your eldest child is entering preschool (age 3 by August 1), kindergarten or first grade .

  • Last year your child completed a year of formation at St. Max, another Catholic parish, or was homeschooled with a Catholic curriculum.

Note: Ongoing participation in formal formation (first grade and up) is required for the celebration of the sacraments.

  • If you choose in-person formal formation, here are the 2025-26 Faith on Fire Gathering dates: Sept. 21/22, Sept. 28/29, Oct. 12/13, Oct. 26/27, Nov. 9/10, Nov. 23/24, Dec. 14/15, Jan. 11/12, Feb. 1/2, Feb. 22/23, Mar. 8/9, Mar. 22/23. 

    Update 7-16-25: Faith on Fire Sundays are closed. There is still plenty of room on Mondays.

    Note:  The frequency of the gatherings fluctuate during the year. Please add all dates to your calendar now so that you don’t miss anything.

  • Faith on Fire 2025-2026 registration will be open through July 31. For those choosing our in-person option, Faith on Fire Sunday Gatherings are full, but there is still plenty of room on Mondays.

Mary Lou Baker

Questions?

Mary Lou Baker

Coordinator of Religious Formation of Youth

513-777-4322 ext. 120

mbaker@saint-max.org