East Duluth

Sonya, Juan, and Elisabeth

We are so excited to partner with your family for the upcoming 2026-2027 year as we grow together in Christ, learn our faith, and build a strong parish community.

We are grateful to be able to offer a variety of programs for children and adults. Please look at the options below and click on the link that corresponds with the program you would like to register for.

Please complete your registration forms early so we can accurately prepare for the upcoming year.

If you need assistance or have any questions please feel free to reach out to one of us.

God Bless,

Sonya Morris & Juan Aragon

sonya.morris@duluthcatholic.org

juan.aragon@duluthcathiolic.org

In addition to the regular Wednesday program, we offer men's and women's groups for all students in Grades 9-12 looking to grow in discipleship beyond what is covered on Wednesdays or in SMA Theology Classes. We discuss how the Catholic faith is lived out and shared with others in everyday life by reading Scripture, studying texts from the Church’s magisterium, and examining the lives of the saints. We also foster Christ-centered friendships among participants through games and other activities.

NOTE: This group is not the same offering as the Wednesday night classes. See below for more information on high school catechesis.

For more information or to be added to the parent email list, contact Sonya or Juan or visit this link.

If your family would like to register for our CGS and Family Formation program at St. Benedict during the 2026/27 faith formation year please click here to register.

If you would like to learn more about these programs please click here.

If you have any questions about these programs, please contact Elisabeth Cyr. faithformation@stbensduluth.org

If you have a student that will be preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Communion during the 2026/27 faith formation year and will be attending Wednesday night classes or attend SMA, please click here to fill out the registration form.

If you would like to learn more about our First Reconciliation and First Communion program please click here.

If your child will be participating and making their Sacraments through CGS please see the information above and register with the CGS link.

If you have a student that would like to make the Sacrament of Confirmation during the 2026/2027 faith formation year, please click here to fill out the correct registration form.

If you would like to learn more about our Confirmation program click here.

The registration link below is not for students preparing for a sacrament this year even if they will be attending Wednesday night classes. This link is for students in grades K - 1st & 3rd-10th grade attending Wednesday night formation classes.

First Communion and Confirmation students should register with that specific link found above.

Information on the calendar and nightly schedule for this year's program can be found below.

If you are a 12th grade student who has already received the Sacrament of Confirmation, congratulations! You are fully initiated in the church and we want to invite you to join our 12th Grade Program to continue growing in your faith! Please click here to fill out that registration form.

If you would like more information on our 12th grade formation classes click here.

Whether your faith is a steady path, full of big questions, or feels brand new, our Wednesday night adult formation classes are a great place to be. This year's classes will once again be taught by the Handmaids and will follow a two-track model. Track 1 will meet during the K-5 program and will focus on the fundamentals of Christianity while Track 2 will meet during the 6-12 programs focusing on deepening discipleship.

To register for adult formation, please click here.

September - 30th, 6PM Opening Mass & Dinner @ Cathedral. Dinner in social hall following Mass.

October - Regular class schedule start - 7th, 21st, 28th (no class 14th — MEA)

November - 4th, 11th, 18th (no class 25th — Thanksgiving

December - 2nd, 9th, 16th (no class 23rd and 30th — Christmas)

January - 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

February - 3rd, 24th (Ash Wednesday on 10th; no class 17th — Winter Break)

March - 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st (no class 24th — Holy Week)

April - 14th, 21st, 28th — Closing Mass 6PM & Dinner (no class 7th — Spring Break)

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM -

Class for grades K-5

meet in SMA Gym

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

Adult Formation Session 1

in Cathedral Multipurpose Room

6:30 PM- 7:00 PM

Dinner for All Faith Formation Families

SMA Gym

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Class for Middle School & High School Students - meet in SMA Gym

Pick up at Cathedral

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Adult Formation Session 2

Cathedral Multipurpose Room

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Adoration & Confession in Cathedral

All adults, parents and families are invited to join us for Adoration, Confession & Benediction

It is a great pleasure to provide dinner every week for all of our faith formation families. This important ministry provides a hot meal and fellowship for our parish community as a whole.

We are asking families to help with our weekly meals each 2 times out of the year, so that they can continue.

If you are able to help please check in with a faith formation staff member in the kitchen. They will be there to help direct you in what to do.