Our Sunday morning children's religious education program begins at age three and continues through the 5th grade. Our program transitions to youth faith formation and fellowship beginning in the 6th grade. (See JCYO or CYO pages for more information.)
Preschool Religious Education
We will begin Catechesis of the Good Shepherd this fall with our preschool children on Sunday mornings. Our new Atrium opens at 8:50 AM and we'll be finished shortly after 10 AM. The atrium is located behind the CYO Center and is accessible throught the CYO entrance. For more information about CGS, please visit the website.
St. Michael the Archangel Parish's program of religious education prepares children and youth to receive the Sacraments, primarily the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. It also instructs children and youth in the teachings of the church so that they may grow in love and faith to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Parents, as primary educators, are vital to the mission of the church to go forth and make disciples of all men, teaching them to observe all that the Lord commanded. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Adult volunteers and AU student ministry teams work with children and youth in our programs. All volunteers undergo annual training and are subject to background checks for the welfare and protection of our students.
For those interested in becoming a catechist or volunteering in ministries with children, an in-person monthly class is offered usually on the third Monday of each month at 6 PM in Parish meeting room #1. Only one class is required for certification. Each year after initial certification, online renewal allows volunteers to continue to work with children and youth. [See the link below to register for a live class or renew certification through the Mobile Catholic Mutual Group.]
Parents who homeschool their children for religious education can request materials to borrow including bibles and books. We do not have an on-line option for religious education.
The Atrium is a sacred space where preschool children learn about Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and develop a lifelong relationship with our loving Savior. Our sessions begin at 9 AM and our closing session is generally at about 10:00 AM.
The Atrium is a sacred space where preschool children learn about Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and develop a lifelong relationship with our loving Savior. Our sessions begin at 9 AM and our closing session is generally at about 10:00 AM.
The Atrium is a sacred space where preschool children learn about Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and develop a lifelong relationship with our loving Savior. Our sessions begin at 9 AM and our closing session is generally at about 10:00 AM.
The Atrium is a sacred space where preschool children learn about Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and develop a lifelong relationship with our loving Savior. Our sessions begin at 9 AM and our closing session is generally at about 10:00 AM.
The Atrium is a sacred space where preschool children learn about Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and develop a lifelong relationship with our loving Savior. Our sessions begin at 9 AM and our closing session is generally at about 10:00 AM.
The Atrium is a sacred space where preschool children learn about Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and develop a lifelong relationship with our loving Savior.