Religious Education Classes
Registration is now available for Religion classes that are held from September-April for students preschool (age 4)-Grade 8. A registration fee of $15 per student helps the parish to cover the cost of textbooks and supplies. Please register here: Religious Education Registration Form 2019-2020
Class start dates are as follows:
*Preschool/Kindergarten: Sunday, September 29 - click here for a complete class schedule
*Elementary (grades 1-5): Tuesday, September 24 - click here for a complete class schedule
*Middle (grades 6 & 7): Monday, September 23 - click here for a complete class schedule
*Confirmation (grade 8): Sunday, September 22 - click here for a complete class schedule
*High School Youth Group: Sunday, September 29 (first Sunday meeting) - click here for a complete meeting schedule
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.
High School Youth Ministry
A youth group for students in High School meets weekly during the school year on Sunday evenings in the basement of the Parish Hall. Weekly meetings include prayer, games, catechesis, and fellowship. Dinner is provided by parents at each meeting. All high school parishioners are welcome and no registration is required.
High School Youth Group is from 5:30-7 on scheduled Sundays during the school year.
For further information, please contact Director of Religious Education Sara Rodgers at (269) 781-5656 or stmaryschoolofreligion@gmail.com
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for adults, Adult and Family Faith Formation opportunities are offered for those interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Faith, including practicing Catholics. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
For more information, Contact Carol DiBiaggio at 269-967-2919 or email Trinitas@att.net
Tuesdays 7pm - St. James Room
We read and discuss the upcoming Sunday readings. All adults are welcome.
After Jesus ascended to Heaven, Mary, the Apostles, and other devoted disciples prayed constantly for nine days until Pentecost Sunday. Catholics looked to this example and, from it, derived the practice of praying nine-day Novenas.
St. Mary Church encourages parishioners and visitors to pray and praise God through either the Traditional Novena, or the Simple Novena. The Simple Novena format is great for families. Please see the links below:
What is a Novena?
Traditional Novena
Simple Novena