Children Faith Formation

2018-2019 Program Registrations are now open - SEE BELOW


The Children Faith Formation ministry at St. Michael the Archangel partners with parents as they teach their children to know and love their Catholic Faith. With an emphasis on knowing Jesus Christ, and becoming active disciples, children learn about their faith along with their peers in the St. Michael community. The Children Faith Formation ministry programs are for children in preschool (age three) through fifth grade. Adult and youth volunteers serve as catechists, classroom assistants, prayer leaders, and more.
 
Children Faith Formation opportunities at St. Michael are available through Faith Formation programs, Sunday Mass, and Sacrament Preparation.

Sunday Faith Formation & Home School Faith Formation Programs: Children in preschool through fifth grade learn about their Catholic faith through a curriculum which focuses on knowing Jesus and discipleship. We encourage families to enroll their children in faith formation at every age. Faith formation is an important supplement to, but not a substitute for, Sunday Mass. The programs take place from September through April each year.

Click HERE to register for Sunday Faith Formation and Home School Programs

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist: The Children Faith Formation ministry partners with parents to prepare their children to celebrate God’s forgiveness in the celebration of First Reconciliation, and to receive Jesus for the first time in the celebration of First Eucharist. Second grade students must be in their 2^nd continuous year of Faith Formation at St. Michael OR in their 2^nd continuous year of religion classes in a Catholic school, and baptized in the Catholic faith.

Click HERE to register for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Sacrament Preparation


RCIA - Adapted for Children: Children ages 7 and older who were not baptized Catholic, but would like to become Catholic, can be enrolled in the RCIA-Adapted for Children program as early as their second grade year. Please contact the Office of Children Faith Formation for more information about this program

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW): Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place during the 9AM and 11AM Sunday Masses during the school year. Children ages four through ten are led by adult volunteers in listening to, and reflecting on, that Sunday’s Gospel message in a session which is suited for children. The children return to the church to sit with their families after the Prayer of the Faithful. 

Children's Mass: Children's Mass takes place once each month during the school year at 9AM. Children participate as lectors, gift bearers, and choir members. Children are invited to the altar to listen to the homily. The Children's Mass dates for the 2017-2018 year are: October 1, November 5, December 3, February 4, and March 4.