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FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS |
St. Mary Church strives to serve all ages, and so we enthusiastically invite parishioners in every season of life to commit to grow in faith and understanding through our programs.
Opportunities for adult formation are shared as they become available.
Opportunities for adult formation are shared as they become available.
Adult Small Groups
Contact the office for more information or to join a small group!
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Moms' Group
Moms of the parish gather for prayer, study, discussion and support. Evening meetings are flexible and scheduled with group input! Women's Group Women of the parish gather for prayer, study and discussion. This group meets on Friday morning once a month. Men's Group Men of the parish gather for prayer, study and discussion. This group meets on Friday morning once a month. |
Impact
This Archdiocesan program for lay formation focuses on learning more about the Catholic faith through study, reflection, prayer, retreats and discussion. The group sessions meet once a month on Saturday, Sept. - May, for two years. Retreats, Discussion Nights & More! Watch the bulletin, this webpage & your mail for upcoming events for adults this year! |
Elementary and Family Formation
Pray & Play: Preschool Ages 4-5In the preschool session, children learn about our Catholic faith in a hands-on space especially for young children. Stories, songs, and hands-on interaction will engage children as they pray and play together. This session is especially for preschool children ages 4-5. Parents will be in the same room or nearby the children at this time and will lead their own prayer and discussion group.
Sessions will meet twice a month on Wednesday at the 5:00 pm time only.
Sessions will meet twice a month on Wednesday at the 5:00 pm time only.
Elementary Grades K-4
Elementary students will meet in classrooms by grade level twice a month on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:00 pm or 6:30-7:30pm. Once registered, families will not be able to switch between the sessions. While students attend their session, parents will be required to stay for a special adult session.
Gospel Weeklies provide the core of the elementary formation. Children meet Jesus Christ in the Sunday Gospels and explore the meaning of the Church’s Creed, Sacraments, and common prayers though hands-on activities, meaningful discussions, and faith sharing.
Elementary students will meet in classrooms by grade level twice a month on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:00 pm or 6:30-7:30pm. Once registered, families will not be able to switch between the sessions. While students attend their session, parents will be required to stay for a special adult session.
Gospel Weeklies provide the core of the elementary formation. Children meet Jesus Christ in the Sunday Gospels and explore the meaning of the Church’s Creed, Sacraments, and common prayers though hands-on activities, meaningful discussions, and faith sharing.
Youth Ministry and Formation
EDGE: Middle School Grades 5-8
EDGE provides a safe, fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, get answers to questions about faith, and experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. Fun games and ice breakers get the evening started, meaningful witness talks take place in a large group, and small breakout groups round out the evening. EDGE meets twice a month on Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 pm.
EDGE provides a safe, fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, get answers to questions about faith, and experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. Fun games and ice breakers get the evening started, meaningful witness talks take place in a large group, and small breakout groups round out the evening. EDGE meets twice a month on Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Sacraments
First Communion
Children and parents will reflect together on the moral teachings of Jesus and the stories of the Last Supper, Passion, and risen Christ. This will happen at six classes through the year. Students also must be registered in a regular faith formation session. Register now, so we can send you a schedule. Youth in 2nd grade or older welcome! Contact Angie Beck, Coordinator of Faith Formation, for more information. |
Confirmation
Current juniors will complete the second year of the CHOSEN program. A day long retreat will also take place to prepare the teens for the sacrament of Confirmation. This year Confirmation will take place on May 1. Freshmen and sophomore students should sign up now to begin the first year of their two-year Confirmation preparation program. Juniors and seniors who did not begin preparation last year should also register now! During the sessions teens are called to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ through videos, discussion, reflection and prayer as they prepare for Confirmation. Sessions meet in-person twice a month on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm. |
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Dan Holland
Discipleship Coordinator
(319) 352-2493 X16 Email: Dan@stmarysfamily.com |
