Children's Religious Formation

Kindergarten - 8 Schedule

Kindergarten

Sundays only from 8:30-9:50 as a part of family catechesis for both parents and children.

Grades 1-7 | Two Possible Tracks. Choose One.

Sunday 8:30-9:50am monthly from September to May. Families will gather together for prayer and fellowship as a part of family catechesis. Then students will be divided into age groups with their catechists and parents will participate with Religious Formation staff in adult catechesis formation. Families are highly encouraged to stay and worship with the community at 10am Mass!
September-May 3rd weekly class on Mondays from 5-6:15pm.

Classes begin either Sunday September 18, 2022 or Monday September 19, 2022.

Sunday Dates: September 18. October 16. November 20. December 18. January 22. February 12. March 5. April 16. May 7.

Monday Dates: September 19, 26. October 3, 10, 17, 24. November 14, 21, 28. December 5, 12, 19. January 9, 23, 30. February 6, 13, 27. March 6, 13, 20. April 3, 17 ,24. May 1, 8.

Grade 8 | Confirmation Preparation

Sundays from 1-2:30pm in Room 103. September 18 (parents must attend). October 9, 23. November 6, 20. December 4. January 8, 22. February 5. Off-site Retreat 1/28 from 10am-6pm. Confession February 21 or 28 from 6:30-8pm. Interviews February 26 from 1-3pm & February 27 from 4-7pm. Rehearsal (tentative) March 2 from 6-7pm. Confirmation (tentative) March 4 at Noon.

Liturgy of the Word for Children (LTWC)

Held from September to mid-May and open to all children from preschool through second grade during the 10am Mass. Children are invited to the front of the church for a blessing and then follow the catechist to the school music room during the Liturgy of the Word portion of Mass. The scripture is presented at a developmentally appropriate level with an interactive homily and prayers. Parents are welcome to attend with their child(ren) and children will return to the church before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. There is no registration or fee for this ministry.

September 25. October 2, 9, 23. November 14, 20. December 4, 11. January 8, 29. February 12, 26. March 12, 19. April 16, 23, 30. May 14, 21.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Stay tuned for our summer 2023 VBS adventure!

Youth Ministry Page

Tuition

Before 9/1/21 | Grades K-8
$125 for 1 Child
$225 for 2 Children
$275 for 3 or More Children

After 9/1/21 | Grades K-8
$150 for 1 Child
$250 for 2 Children
$300 for 3 or More Children

Out of Parish Tuition | Grades K-8
$225 for 1 Child
$300 for 2 Children
$375 for 3 or More Children

Sacramental Preparation | In Addition to Above
$60 for Grade 2 First Reconciliation & First Communion Preparation Materials
$80 for Grade 8 Confirmation Preparation Materials

Documents

Thanksgiving Basket Project
Registration Letter
Registration Form
Sacrament Registration Form
Medical Treatment Release
Policy Handbook
Reflections on Eucharist

Contact Us

Phone
248-553-4860

Fax
248-553-2041

Director of Religious Formation
Kimberly Kerwin

Youth Minister
Stephanie Tierney

Religious Formation Office Manager
Karen Schertel

Director of Student Liturgies & Endless Praise Ensemble
Peggy Aoun