Family Faith Formation
The St. Ambrose Family Faith Formation program is designed for the entire family to be involved. Classes are typically held from September through May each year. Classes are held on Sundays from 9:30am-10:45am for students in grades 1 through high school. Parents also meet as a group when their children are in class.
There is also a group for Preschool and Kindergarten children. They meet during the 11:00am Mass on certain Sundays. They follow a different schedule, which can be found below.
It is very important that families register for classes every year that way we know how many children will be in each class and can prepare. You can download a registration form below and return it to the office.
2024-2025 Class Schedules
Classes begin Sunday, September 8 for grades 1-12!
Grades 1 through high school meet on certain Sundays from 9:30-10:45am. See schedule below.
Preschool and Kindergarten meet on certain Sundays from 11am-12pm. See schedule below.
Classroom Locations
Preschool / Kindergarten: St. Ambrose Parish Hall during 11:00 AM Sunday Mass
Grades 1-2: St. Ambrose Parish Hall
Grades 3-5: Diocesan Pastoral Center, downstairs (across the street from St. Ambrose)
Grades 6-8: Diocesan Pastoral Center, downstairs (across the street from St. Ambrose)
High School students: Mercy College of Health Sciences – in Brennan Hall (928 6th Ave)
Parents: Diocesan Pastoral Center, main floor (across the street from St. Ambrose) or in the Cathedral chapel
Click below for a detailed map of Mercy College.
St. Ambrose Youth Group
There are many opportunities for the youth to get involved here at St. Ambrose. Throughout the year, our youth fundraise for various activities. The fundraising events enable them to attend events such as Catholic Youth Camp (CYC), National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), and last year some even attended World Youth Day in Portugal.
Some of the fundraising events they hold are:
- Monthly can and bottle collections in the SAC parking lot
- Working the concession stand for Drake University sporting events
- Cleaning Principal Park after baseball games
If you would like to get involved, see our Community News page for volunteer opportunities or contact Catherine Swoboda (cswoboda16@gmail.com) for more information. Anyone is welcome to help!
St. Ambrose Children’s Choir
Students entering 3rd – 5th grade are invited to join the children’s choir! We will meet weekly on Saturdays beginning October 5th from 5:15-6:15pm in the church. Students will sing monthly at one of the weekend Masses.
Volunteer with Family Faith Formation
We are always in need of volunteers to help with our Family Faith Formation program! Is God calling you to share your talents? We have many opportunities for you to help including:
- Help teach a class (be a Catechist!)
- Help students prepare for sacraments
- Help Catechists with class prep or special activities
- Help with Family Faith Encounters
- Help coordinate activities
- Help the youth group with fundraising activities
Even if you can’t help every weekend, we would still appreciate your help when you can!
