Salem Lutheran Church sits on a hill just above the intersection between routes 63 and 68 in Naugatuck. While there…More is access and parking on Salem Street, there is also a stairwell that leads up to the church from Route 63.</p> <p>Built in 1856, the church has a congregation that stands today at around 150. Members partake in many charity events, including the Crop Walk, New Beginnings and the Naugatuck Ecumenical Food Bank. There is also a vacation Bible school, which is held on Wednesdays at 7 pm.</p>

Holy Saviour National Catholic Church, located right next to the Prospect School, has stood in its current location…More since 1957. The church holds the distinction in Naugatuck of being part of the Polish National Catholic Church, which is a Catholic and Apostolic institution - one that is not in communion with the much larger Roman Catholic Church. The PNCC does not recognize the primacy of the pope, although dialogue exists between the two churches.</p> <p>Under the ministry of Rev. Pawel Dudek, the Church partakes in several local charities, including the Ecumenical Food Bank and the Harvest Moon Festival. It also hosts a number of events, including a healing service, "Taste of Poland," among others.</p>

Cross Street Intermediate School was, for decades, a elementary school that served children from the kindergarten to…More 5th grade. The district reconfigured in 2002 and Cross Street became an intermediate school for grades 5 and 6, although it is technically still classified as an elementary school through the state.</p> <p>The school offers instruction in math, language and sciences among other faculties. Students partake in several programs, including DARE, programs presented by the National Guard, charity for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, "Hats for Haiti" and donations to the Naugatuck Ecumenical Food Bank.</p> <p>The current principal is Christopher Montini. He can be reached by e-mail at montinic@naugy.net.</p>

In 1860, a small community of Irish Catholics banded together to form a parish in Naugatuck. It took some time…More thereafter, but in 1890, these Catholics succeeded in building their own church, St. Francis of Assisi Church, which stands to this day at 318 Church St.</p> <p>Around 2,300 families are members of the church, and Sunday attendance stands at 180 to 200 per Mass. St. Francis has many programs for its parishioners and is active in the community. The church hosts a Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program, which allows adults to become Catholics, and holds many other programs including an adult ministry, a youth group and a Legion of Mary. The church partakes in local charities such as, Habitat for Humanity and donates to the Ecumenical Food Bank.</p> <p>The church has a Parish Council which oversees matters relating to the parish. The current pastor is Rev. Michael J. Slusz. He can be reached by e-mail at stf_pastor@sbcglobal.net.</p>