1. We explore Christianity through the Catholic Faith.

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2. We ask questions, lots of questions, without judgement. 

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3.  We learn how to pray, meaning we learn how to have a conversation with God.

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4.  We learn how to read the Bible, using an age appropriate Catholic Bible.

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5.  We learn about the Catholic Church.

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6.  Our curriculum is the Liturgical Calendar, meaning it is based on the Bible readings we hear in Mass that week; The same readings heard by Catholics throughout the world.

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7.  Our teaching for the week comes from the Priest's Homily at Mass, which we hear from him during Mass. 

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8.  Once a child is ready, we work together to prepare them for Holy Sacraments.

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9.  We attend Mass with our families and then have class.

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10.  We laugh. We draw. We talk about how weird some church things are.

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11.  We develop a personal relationship with God.

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Four Families preparing for:

• 1 Baptism
• 7 First Reconciliations
• 7 First Communions
• 1 Confirmation

Four Families Walking Together to:

• Grow together in Christ
• Question what it means to allow God to Love us
• Be the Hands of God by serving His children
• Learn how to forgive
• And of course, Live in Communion with the Holy Trinity

Join us. YES! I know it is winter, and it seems like it is too late in the school year. But really, it is the perfect time for you and your children to come to Christ.  

 

Every Summer is a new opportunity to begin.  

Is summer a little bit more balanced for you & your children?
Have you been thinking it would be helpful
if you could spend these slower weeks
growing closer to God with your children?

Every Year brings new families with new & different needs.

This year, the Holy Spirit brought us, two families.
As I am often reminded by Father,
we are to care for His sheep, not count them.

1. One for our Middle School Student
2. One for our Elementary School Student.

Every Year brings new families with new & different needs. 

C3 News: Children Coming to Christ (C3)

 
If the "traditional" sacrament or class schedule is not working or has not worked
for your family,
we will joyfully tailor a schedule that meets the needs of your family.
 

Children Coming to Christ
Let’s Start Anew

Have You been away from the church for a while? Do you need a COMPLETELY judgment FREE environment in order to return to Mass? Let our parish family welcome your family back. Let’s get your children caught up on their faith formation and receive their sacraments through our Children Coming to Christ program.

Children Coming to Christ may be the perfect fit for your family. We focus our lessons on the Church teachings of Kerygma: God Loves You; God Saves You.

• Older Children in Need of Sacraments
• Older Children who need to Continue a Sacrament Preparation
• Families Converting to Catholicism
• Families Converting to Christianity
• Families coming out of a time of crisis
• Families who are healing
• Families needing a specialized faith formation experience
• Families requiring a specialized schedule to meet special circumstances
• Families who are looking for God’s Love
• Families who overbooked the school year & need a summer formation experience

2017-18 Children Coming to Christ
St. Andrew Church Children’s Catechumen:
Your Child’s Unique Journey with God

Text Book: The Catholic Youth Bible by Saint Mary's Press
Work Book: Bridges to Faith, Essential of the Catholic Faith for Children Ages 8-11 
                                                                                                       by Joe Paprocki

2016-17 St. Andrew Catholic Church, Saline, MI 48176
(734) 429-5210           k-8@standrewsaline.org         www.standrewsaline.org
 
Welcome! We are so very happy to have you journey with us. We are offer small group settings for your child & you to build your Christian Faith. In this class, your child will be able to prepare for receiving the sacraments of baptism, first reconciliation and first communion as needed. They can also "catch up" on missed religious education years.

This is a weekly program. Sessions are held year round.
New students are welcome to join at any point of the year.
 
This is a judgement free zone. Questions are encouraged. No obstacle is too great for us to overcome in developing a relationship with God.  Please look through the descriptions and evaluate which work best for your family.
 
Journey with God
Holidays, vacations & 3-day weekends are important opportunities to relax, rejuvenate, & play. Just be sure to take God with you. He is a great traveling companion. One of the best things about the Catholic Church, is you will have a relatively easy time finding a Mass when you are away from Saline. Because the Catholic Mass is Universal, you’ll have a similar experience at whichever Catholic Church you visit.  Masses can easily be found on the web.
We ask all of our families to participate in this journey.
 
Personalized Journey
God has placed every one of us on a different journey. He didn’t make us to so we could fit into a strict American school schedule. He created us to love Him & each other. He recognizes the challenges that come with illness, household emergencies and single parent work schedules. So if you find your family’s journey contains many curves & bends, we will work with you to design a plan for your family. Should your child be ready to receive a sacrament, the celebration will occur after he or she is prepared. Please schedule an appointment with
Janet Cook, Director of K-8 Religious Formation

 
                                                                          Mass Times:
                                                                          Saturday 5:30 PM
                                                                          Sunday, 9:00, 11:30 AM
                                                                          Sunday 5:30 PM

  Janet Cook:  K-8 Religious Formation   734.429.7776

 Parish Office: 734.429.5210                    www.standrewsaline.org