Faith Formation
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OUR MISSION: Strive to lead all young people to a deeper love with God, an intimate relationship with Jesus, and a fuller understanding of their Catholic faith.
NUESTRA MISION: Esforzarnos por llevar a todos los jóvenes a un amor más profundo con Dios, una relación íntima con Jesús y una comprensión más completa de su fe Católica.
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Our Mission
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.
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Contact Us
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Cynthia Ungerreligiousedstmarymtangel.orgDirector of Religious Education & RCIA -
youthministrystmarymtangel.orgDirector of Youth Ministry
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Welcome to St. Mary's Faith Formation!
Religious Education & Youth Ministry at St. Mary Parish is offered for families, and students in grades K-12, from late September to May. 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.
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Kindergarten-5th Grade Religious Education and First Reconciliation / First Communion Preparation
WEDNESDAYS: Classes are Grade Level in English. These classes meet every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 pm beginning September 21, 2022. The program we are using this year is Spirit and Truth from Sophia Institute. First Reconciliation / First Communion Preparation is done at the same time the program for that will be Signs of Grace from Augustine Institute.
SUNDAYS: Classes are in Spanish. These classes meet every Sunday from 1:45-2:45 pm beginning September 25, 2022. The program we are using this year will be Catecismo del Niños. First Reconciliation / First Communion Preparation is done at the same time the program for that will be Signs of Grace from Augustine Institute.
Questions?
Contact St. Mary's Director of Religious Education
Cynthia Unger
503-845-4282
religioused@stmarymtangel.org
MIÉRCOLES: Las clases son de nivel de grado en inglés. Estas clases se reúnen todos los miércoles de 6:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. a partir del 21 de septiembre de 2022. El programa que estamos usando este año es Espíritu y Verdad del Instituto Sophia. La preparación para la Primera Reconciliación / Primera Comunión se realiza al mismo tiempo que el programa será Signos de Gracia del Instituto Agustín.
DOMINGOS: Las clases son en español. Estas clases se reúnen todos los domingos de 1:45 a 2:45 p. m. a partir del 25 de septiembre de 2022. El programa que usaremos este año será Catecismo del Niño. La preparación para la Primera Reconciliación / Primera Comunión se realiza al mismo tiempo que el programa será Signos de Gracia del Instituto Agustín.
¿Preguntas?
Comuníquese con el Director de Educación Religiosa de St. Mary
cynthia unger
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Youth Ministry: Jr. High/High School (Grades 7 - 12)
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 1st and 3rd 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