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Bring the children to me. . .for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ~ Luke 18:16
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Contact Us
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Melinda Jarmanmelindajstmarysdsm.orgDirector, Elementary Faith Formation
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Bridget Brassbridgetbstmarysdsm.orgAdministrative Assistant, Elementary Faith Formation
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We strive to offer quality religious education that provides faith formation for your children, as well as the opportunity to pray together and form community with other members of our parish. Our K-8 faith formation program is an excellent, comprehensive program in Catechesis, designed to help meet the spiritual needs of your family. This year, we are moving to a family faith formation model inspired by Scripture and the pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Two sessions of classes are offered on select Wednesday evenings, September–April for grades K through 8. Comprehensive catechesis will be offered to parents and students, with due diligence to coronavirus precautions.
- 5:30pm to 6:30pm will have space for parents and students in grades K - 8
- 7:00pm to 8:00pm will have space for parents and students in grades 1 – 8 (SMART Youth Ministry for grades 9-12 also happens at this session until 9:00pm)
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Volunteers
Our children’s Faith Formation & Youth Group programs rely solely on volunteers.
Take a look at this chart to see where we could use your talents. VIRTUS is an online training program designed to help protect children within a religious organization. This takes about one hour to complete.
POSITION DESCRIPTION NEEDED ADDITIONAL INFO Lead Catechist
Assistant CatechistTeaching Opportunity
Grades K - 8Wednesday Night
(choose session)
5:30 to 6:30
7:00 to 8:00VIRTUS completed
Background Check
Tuition WaivedCleaning crew Clean up Church, Parish, Hall after Wednesday night parent meeting 6:30 PM - 6:50 PM first Wednesday of the month SMART Youth Group
Core Team
Group Teaching
Opportunity
9-12th GradesWednesday Night
7:00pm to 9:00pmVIRTUS Completed
Background Check
Tuition WaivedConfirmation mentors Mentoring a group of 9th Grade Confirmandi in their journey to receiving the sacrament Flexible! VIRTUS Completed
Background Check
Tuition WaivedParent Café’ Host Invite and welcome parents to come in to a relaxing space during faith formation to get to know one another better; prepare beverages or activities if desired. Wednesday Night
(choose session)
5:30pm to 6:30pm
7:00pm to 8:00pmVIRTUS Completed
Background Check
Tuition Waived“VBS”
Vacation Bible School5 mornings of fun, music and bible learning Planning/Implementing
VBSVIRTUS Completed
Background Check
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