Religious Education 2021-22 School Year & Registration
The St. Mary Religious Education program will offer in-person classes this fall. We are looking forward to welcoming students to classes after a year of learning at home. We will continue to follow all Covid safety guidelines, as issued by the Diocese of Kalamazoo.   
 
Schedule for 2021-2022  
The following class schedule was created with class size and catechist availability in mind.
· Kindergarten-Grade 3:  Sunday mornings from 10-10:50am (between Masses) - Click HERE for a complete schedule.
· Grades 4-7:  Tuesday afternoons from 4-5pm - Click HERE for a complete schedule.
· Grade 8 (Confirmation):  Sunday afternoons twice a month from 12:30-2:00pm - Click HERE for a complete schedule.
· High School Youth Ministry: Our High School Youth Ministry group is open to all parishioners grades 9-12. 
 
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
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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