Marisa began professional ministry at the age of 14 and loves family-life as a wife and mother! In her role as Coordinator of Elementary Formation & First Sacraments, Marisa ministers to our parish children and accompanies families to the Eucharistic Altar. Marisa holds a Master’s in Music from New England Conservatory and spent nine years teaching music and leading ministry in Massachusetts until 2018 when she relocated to Raleigh. Marisa is currently studying for a Master’s in Pastoral Ministry at the University of Dayton. No matter the weather, you’ll find the Ferrara family working toward the 1000 Hours Outside challenge!