The Church's catechetical mission aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel. Appropriate goals and content embrace the understanding of communicating the faith, skills needed for personal growth, the experience of family life, relationships, public service, and concern for the common good.
Our faith formation ministries engage the particular needs and interests of the people in each local community. To be faithful and effective it offers, over time, a comprehensive and systematic presentation and exploration of the core elements of Catholic faith and practice—a complete initiation into a Catholic way of life. Our programs are accessible to adults, teens, and children; relating to each of their unique life experiences, helping them to form a Christian conscience and to live their lives in the world as faithful disciples of Jesus.
Our faith formation ministries engage the particular needs and interests of the people in each local community. To be faithful and effective it offers, over time, a comprehensive and systematic presentation and exploration of the core elements of Catholic faith and practice—a complete initiation into a Catholic way of life. Our programs are accessible to adults, teens, and children; relating to each of their unique life experiences, helping them to form a Christian conscience and to live their lives in the world as faithful disciples of Jesus.
2024-2025 PROGRAMS |
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WEDNESDAY |
PORTAL LINK |
LAUNCH GRADES 1-6 |
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6:15-7:30 p.m. @ St. John |
6:15-7:30 p.m. @ St. John |
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EDGE GRADES 7-8 |
3:30-5:00 p.m. @ St. Gabriel |
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6:15-7:45 p.m. @ St. John |
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HOME STUDY GRADES 1-8 |
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See Launch/Edge |
LIFETEEN GRADES 9-12 |
1:00-3:00 p.m. @ St. John |
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Sacramental Prep
First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist take place in 2nd grade. Confirmation takes place when a candidate is ready between the 8th-12th grades. These sacraments may require additional meeting times and be subject to additional program fees. To learn more about Sacraments, redirect here.
First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist take place in 2nd grade. Confirmation takes place when a candidate is ready between the 8th-12th grades. These sacraments may require additional meeting times and be subject to additional program fees. To learn more about Sacraments, redirect here.
What about the little ones? Children's Liturgy of the Word
We have not forgotten about our preschoolers and kindergarteners! We will still be providing Mass bags for families at all three churches, and we offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is a wonderful way for our children aged 4 years—4th grade to experience the weekend readings in a way they can understand during Mass. We look forward to bringing CLOW to you this month!
2nd Sunday of the Month | 9 a.m. Mass | St. Michael Church
4th Sunday of the Month | 10 a.m. Mass | St. Gabriel Church
1st Sunday of the Month | 11 a.m. Mass | St. John Church
Please reach out to Kris Koch at St. Gabriel Parish if you are interested in helping build this ministry.
We have not forgotten about our preschoolers and kindergarteners! We will still be providing Mass bags for families at all three churches, and we offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is a wonderful way for our children aged 4 years—4th grade to experience the weekend readings in a way they can understand during Mass. We look forward to bringing CLOW to you this month!
2nd Sunday of the Month | 9 a.m. Mass | St. Michael Church
4th Sunday of the Month | 10 a.m. Mass | St. Gabriel Church
1st Sunday of the Month | 11 a.m. Mass | St. John Church
Please reach out to Kris Koch at St. Gabriel Parish if you are interested in helping build this ministry.
Volunteers Needed
The success of our program depends on many volunteers, including catechists, co-catechists, assistant catechists, office assistants, and substitute catechists. Your help and time are needed and greatly appreciated. Please indicate any way in which you can help on the registration form. Books, supplies, and training are provided. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support. Please direct any questions or concerns to Ann Whyle.
The success of our program depends on many volunteers, including catechists, co-catechists, assistant catechists, office assistants, and substitute catechists. Your help and time are needed and greatly appreciated. Please indicate any way in which you can help on the registration form. Books, supplies, and training are provided. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support. Please direct any questions or concerns to Ann Whyle.
Child Protection Information
The Archdiocese uses the SafeParish platform for Child Protection training and compliance. SafeParish is an organization that specializes in training and education solutions for organizations world-wide. They have 20+ years of experience in providing child safe environment training programs. SafeParish will continue to work with our current background check provider – Selection.com. Ongoing child protection training will still be required for all volunteers and employees - it will consist of quarterly interactive video-based training instead of monthly bulletins. Please check your email for an invitation from SafeParish ([email protected]). If you have received the message, simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you can link to the SafeParish address and click the “Register” link to begin the process.
It is your responsibility, to make sure your contact information is current and the list of locations in your account is current. You can add and delete locations by going to 'Update My Account.'
Background Checks
Everyone MUST have background checks completed – either electronically and/or through fingerprinting.
The Archdiocese uses the SafeParish platform for Child Protection training and compliance. SafeParish is an organization that specializes in training and education solutions for organizations world-wide. They have 20+ years of experience in providing child safe environment training programs. SafeParish will continue to work with our current background check provider – Selection.com. Ongoing child protection training will still be required for all volunteers and employees - it will consist of quarterly interactive video-based training instead of monthly bulletins. Please check your email for an invitation from SafeParish ([email protected]). If you have received the message, simply follow the prompts. Otherwise, you can link to the SafeParish address and click the “Register” link to begin the process.
It is your responsibility, to make sure your contact information is current and the list of locations in your account is current. You can add and delete locations by going to 'Update My Account.'
Background Checks
Everyone MUST have background checks completed – either electronically and/or through fingerprinting.
WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE
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