Religious Education & Registration 2022-23
Our classes for youth religious education will begin in September. The schedule for classes will be as follows:
Grades K-3 (Click HERE for calendar): Sunday mornings from 10:00-10:50 beginning on September 18
Grades 4-6 (Click HERE for calendar): Tuesday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 beginning on September 20
Confirmation Prep (Grades 7 and 8 - Click HERE for calendar): Sundays from 12:15-1:30 beginning on September 25 (Confirmation preparation meets two Sundays a month)
To register your child for classes, please contact the Director of Religious Education: stmaryschoolofreligion@gmail.com or 269-781-5656.
Sacramental Preparation Information
Preparation for First Penance (Confession), First Holy Communion, and Confirmation is included within the context of the Religious Education Classes. Typically, students would receive First Penance and First Holy Communion at the end of the second grade year. Confirmation is received at the end of the eighth grade year.
Students must be enrolled for a minimum of two years of religious education classes prior to receiving a sacrament.
For further information, please contact Director of Religious Education, Sara Rodgers, at 269-781-5656 or stmaryschoolofreligion@gmail.com
WELCOME TO R.C.I.A – The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults . . .
a Journey of Belief, Truth, and Faith!
Fr. Craig, with guest speakers, inspiring video clips, and engaging discussions, leads all in an exploration of the Catholic Faith. Classes are now complete for Spring 2022, but will resume in the Fall. For more information contact Carol DiBiaggio, R.C.I.A. Coordinator, at 269 967-2919 or Trinitas@att.net.
Discover the Catholic Faith for the First Time
or
Rediscover Your Catholic Faith!
This group meets on Tuesday nights at 7pm to discuss the upcoming Sunday Gospel reading. Meetings are held in the St. Mary Parish Hall. Please contact Karen Bess with questions: karen.bess60@gmail.com
This groups meets weekly on Saturday mornings at 7am in the St. James Room to pray and discuss Gospel readings. Questions? Please contact Jim Dyer at: jdyer@net-link.net
Click the links below to learn about Catholic School opportunities within the Diocese of Kalamazoo:
Diocesan Catholic Schools Website
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Website