Faith Formation

To assist parents in creating a strong Catholic foundation, where our young will KNOW, LOVE, & SERVE God, and have a thirst to always grow:

•  in their FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE;
•  in their UNDERSTANDING OF CHURCH TEACHINGS, and;
•  in their PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST.

Faith Formation (Religious Education & Youth Ministry) at St. Mary’s is offered for families, and students in grades K-12, from late September to the end of April. In addition to our Regular Programs (Family Catechesis: Sundays from 11:20am-12:20pm OR K-12 Age-Level Classes: Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm) to assist in a child’s ongoing Religious Education, we also offer 2 year – Sacramental Preparation Classes for 1st Sacraments (Reconciliation & Eucharist), and Confirmation. 

 

• First Gathering: Materials and topics are presented. Ideas for learning, prayer, and living out the faith are explained and encouraged.
• 2nd Gathering: Families share with and encourage each other, followed by activities to reinforce the monthly topics.

• Grades 1-6: Faith & Life Series from Ignatius Press

We are here for you! Every step, and every stage. Every struggle, obstacle, and heartache. Every joy and every milestone. We will walk with you, support you, and remind you in every way that you are loved, and a precious CHILD OF GOD!

Questions?
Contact St. Mary's Director of Religious Education
Cynthia Unger
503-845-4282
religioused@stmarymtangel.org 

SUNDAYS: Recognizing the need for families to learn about and grow in faith together, we are no longer providing separate age level classes on Sundays.  Instead, we are offering family catechesis in the Parish Center after the 10 am Mass two Sundays per month.  Families will learn together and have the opportunity to live out our Catholic faith in action through the Family of Faith program.  We received a lot of positive feedback after our first year last year, and are very excited to be able to continue and expand this wonderful opportunity.  We would love to see all families there!

Family of Faith Program: Families gather together 2 times per month to explore various aspects of the faith through the Family of Faith program from Sophia Institute.  

• First Gathering: Materials and topics are presented. Ideas for learning, prayer, and living out the faith are explained and encouraged.
• 2nd Gathering: Families share with and encourage each other, followed by activities to reinforce the monthly topics.

WEDNESDAYS: For those that still want age-level classes, we’ve got you covered.  Wednesday evening has been the traditional “youth group” night in many denominations for several years, and we are taking Wednesday back and claiming it for God once again.  Jr. High and High School youth groups will meet twice per month (usually the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of the month) from 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the Youth Room (Parish Office basement). This year we are taking a deeper look into Catholicism and some commonly asked questions with Quick Catholic Lessons Vol 2 by Fr. Mike Schmitz.

Youth Group: Meets every other Wednesday from 6:30-8pm.
On "OFF" Wednesdays a short video will be sent out via Flocknote to foster further discussion with youth and their families.

Questions?
Contact St. Mary's Director of Youth Ministry
Jesus Gonzalez
503-845-4279
youthministry@stmarymtangel.org