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.  

Call me & we can talk about what is in your heart. No commitments. No strings attached.
Just conversation.

May God Bless You & Yours,
Kelly Saiya-Cork
Catechist
bulletined@standrewsaline.org
(734) 429-6125

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

Kelly's Story of Returning to the Catholic Church...

Daily Life has a way of getting in the way of my hopes & goals & relationships. In past years, my perceptions have gotten in the way of my relationship with the Church. Anger, hurt & misunderstandings of her teachings and her members kept me away for a decade. This was a very painful time in my life. The only relief I found was in my time with God. I spoke with Him everyday. I longed to receive the sacraments. I prayed to understand my fear of returning, my fear of rejection, my fear of judgement. Through our Lord, I found grace & hope & peace in my daily life. And for a long time, that was enough.

But then came a child; a beautiful child granted to me by God. When she was born, I remembered & understood all that my Grandmother showed me about God & church during our short time together. I understood that this child’s soul was much more important than my fears; my pain. She needed to be baptized. I had to go to the church.

What did I experience when I went to see the Priest? He gave me the gifts of compassion and welcome. There was no judgement in his eyes or voice. In fact, not only did he reassure me that she would be baptized, but that it was very important for me to be forgiven to the deepest depths of my soul. He also wanted to be sure my secular marriage was made sacramental. So he prayed with me and put forth requests to the Bishop of Toledo on my behalf. I came for my daughter’s soul and left with my family’s reconciliation with the Church. I could return to the sacraments without guilt, without doubt, in a state of grace. And so I did. God granted my petitions and I said yes. It was the greatest leap of trust I have ever encountered.

Have You been away from the church for a while? Like me, 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

 
We meet weekly on Sundays DURING 9:00 AM Mass.
Yes, all year.  How many weeks or months depends on your child's needs.
Personalized schedules are available and even encouraged.

Blessings to You & Yours,
~ Kelly
Catechist & Bulletin Editor 

Contact catechist, Kelly Saiya-Cork, to learn more:
Bulletined@standrewsaline.org    (734) 429-5210 x2125

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, or Kelly Saiya-Cork, Catechist, 
to discuss this option.
 
Fr. Jim McDougall                                                                             Mass Times:
Administrator                                                                              Saturday 5:30 PM
                                                                                                   Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM
                                                                                                Sunday 5:30 PM
  Janet Cook  
K-8 Religious Formation, x 2105

 
Kelly Saiya-Cork
Catechist & Bulletin Editor, x 2125
 
Parish Office: 734.429.5210            Open M-F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM           www.standrewsaline.org