Welcome to Saint Mary's Children's Faith Formation page. On this page you will find information about our Religious Education classes for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. You will also find information about Sacrament Preparation - First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
Contact Laura Stapleton - Coordinator of Christian Formation
Download the 2023-2024 K-8 Calendar.
Our Elementary Faith Formation program in-person class offerings for the 2023-2024 year, provided enough catechists answer the call to serve, include:
In addition, there is a Home Study option available for grades K-8. Materials, parent guides, and supplemental online resources are provided. Feel free to explore the Pflaum Resources for Families. Home Study materials should be available for the first quarter in mid-September. You be updated when they are ready. *You will need our parish customer #1127929 to create an account and log in.
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is open to all St. Mary's Parish children who are in the 2nd grade or above. As primary witnesses of the faith to their children, parents participate actively in the preparation of their children for the sacraments. Our preparation program incorporates "at-church" retreats for parents and children as well as "at-home" learning for parents and children to do together.
The preparation process at St. Mary’s will guide parents in helping their child(ren) understand both what we believe as Catholics and how to live out those beliefs. The focus of the preparation is not only for the child’s first celebration of these Sacraments but, more importantly, for a lifetime of regular participation in the Sacrament of God’s love and mercy and a lifetime of being nourished at the Table of the Lord. Sacrament preparation is not only about cognitive learning; it is also a period of spiritual preparation. All members of the family are privileged to journey with these children as they prepare to celebrate these Sacraments.
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