St. Mary's Office of Religious Education
As a Catholic community, we are obligated to provide our children with opportunities for on-going training and enrichment in the Catholic tradition. A lifetime journey that continues to enrich, nourish and guide us in our Catholic Christian heritage from childhood through adolescence and adulthood.
Family Faith Formation
Passing On The Faith..
It takes many hands and lots of heart to minister to all of our parish children, youth and families. As we break for the summer months please keep all of our families in your thoughts and prayers.
I am looking for new catechists for our 2010-2011 Faith Formation sessions. This is a vital ministry to our parish as we have the important task of passing on the faith to our children and teens. The ability to share our love of our faith and our history is a rewarding and very worthwhile task; as well as, being part of our baptismal call to discipleship and evangelization. I have openings for elementary and middle school catechists and aides. Please carefully consider giving of your time to help with this important ministry. If you are interested, call Terri Trotter @
354-4061x123 or e-mail me for more information.
Thank you for your support!
Baptism
Welcome to St. Mary’s Baptismal Preparation Process. Baptisms are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, either at 10:00 am or at a 5:00 pm mass. Baptismal preparation classes are held on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. If you are
interested in having your child baptized or have any questions about the baptism process, please contact Terri Trotter at 354‐4061 x123 to set up an interview.More information
Baptism Information Form
Preschool (age 3½ & up) and Kindergarten
Our Pre-School Program PLAYWAYS TO GOD is for children ages 3 years 6 months through Kindergarten and is offered during the 9:00 a.m. mass. Registration Form
Elementary: Grades 1 – 5
Our Sunday Elementary Program is a scripture-based catechetical program for grades 1 - 5. We offer this Sunday program at two masses: the 9:00 and 11:15. This program will focus on the readings used at mass on Sunday. With a catechist in a small group session children will listen to the Sunday readings especially adapted
for children, talk about the gospel message, discuss how it applies to their every day lives and our Catholic
traditions.
Our Monday Elementary Program offers a grade level catechetical program for grades 1 - 5. Our Monday
program meets 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. on Mondays. This program groups children in grade level sessions where
they will receive instruction from a catechist using a textbook appropriate for their age level.
Registration Form
Christian Initiation of Children (CIC)
We offer a Christian Initiation of Children (CIC) process for children who are unbaptized or baptized but uncatechized within a community.
EDGE Junior High: Grades 6 – 8
Our middle school / Jr. high program, grades 6 - 8, meets on Monday nights from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. This
scripture-based program includes food, sports, social time, large group activity, small group faith sharing,
outreach projects and prayer.
Registration Form EDGE brochure EDGE Calendar
High School: Grades 9 – 12
WAV (Welcoming All Voices), our high school youth ministry program, meets late Sunday afternoon from 4:30pm - 6:00pm, followed by the 6:00pm mass. The group meets from September through May in the parish. During the summer months diocesan teen activities are offered. The program includes prayer, scripture reflection, retreats, discussion of contemporary moral issues, and community service.
Registration Form
The Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation
We have a family centered sacrament program for youth preparing for Reconciliation, Eucharist and
Confirmation. Youth enrolled in a sacrament program must also be enrolled in a weekly catechetical program or
as a student at St. Mary's School.
Registration forms for:
Reconciliation First Eucharist Confirmation