Schedule of Classes 2025-2026 Faith Formation Year

               PreK—Grade 5                          Grade 6—High School Youth Group   
       Sunday: 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm                      Sunday 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
       Tuesday: 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm        

Thank you for your interest in Faith Formation at STM! Please fill out the digital form or download the registration to be brought back in person or emailed to: [email protected]
PLEASE SEE POLICIES BELOW 

 ***To add students, please hit the button "add another student" below the form of Student 1

Paper Registration and Important Forms

MEDICAL TREATMENT RELEASE FORM-IMPORTANT: The Archdiocese of Detroit requires that we have a medical consent form on file for each student.

• This is extremely serious. AFTER TWO WEEKS OF FAITH FORMATION WITHOUT THIS FORM, NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING WITHOUT A PARENT. 
• Once you submit the online registration form, please fill out one medical form for each child, save the PDF, and email it directly to [email protected].

• 2025-2026 PDF REGISTRATION FORM
• 2025-2026 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY FORM
• COMING SOON: 2025-26 Faith Formation Calendar

FAITH FORMATION 2025-26 POLICIES
Late registrations will not be processed until after the first week of classes and students will be placed where there is availability. Any special needs or requests (classmates, preferred catechist, allergies, etc.) must be included on the registration form in the designated area. After September 8th any changes will be processed after the first week of classes.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: For Kindergarten to Grade 8 – If a student misses more than five class sessions they will be asked to discuss making up work with their catechist. Any more absences than this may also merit a discussion with the Parish Catechetical Leader.

SACRAMENT PREPARATION



GENERALLY, the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion are celebrated in the 2nd grade, and the Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in the 8th grade.  To receive a sacrament this year, your child needs to have participated in Faith Formation last year. If your child was not registered in our program last year, please provide a letter confirming participation from the parish or school where Faith Formation took place.  If you have any questions please call the Faith Formation office at 248-647-4680.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Each parish must follow the guidelines and policies established by the Archdiocese of Detroit - Criminal background checks, Protecting God's Children for ALL Adult volunteers, Healthy Relationships for Teens For ALL High School aged volunteers. Empowering God's Children For ALL Students.

PAYMENT POLICY:  Payment is expected at the time of registration.  Education tuition will not exceed $420.00 for any family registered in the parish (this does not include out-of-parish or late registration fees). Please note: you must be a registered parishioner for at least 6 months to have the out of parish fee waived. It is our policy that every child is entitled to attend our programs regardless of their ability to pay. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact the Religious Education Office to discuss your options. Payment by credit card can be made online. Catechists receive an 100% discount on their children's tuition. 

Please contact the Parish Catechetical Leader if you are interested in being a catechist at [email protected].

WEATHER, UNSCHEDULED EVENTS, AND CHANGE OF SCHEDULE: In making scheduling decisions regarding inclement weather, STM will be heavily influenced by what the public schools around us choose to do with their afternoon activities.

 If we choose to hold Faith Formation on a day you do not feel safe traveling, we encourage you to make the decision that feels right for your family. Simply let us know if you will not be attending, and we will understand. 

PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO PERMISSION: Please be advised pictures of your child(ren) may be taken and used on our website, bulletin, Facebook page, Instagram and/or other forms of media. Please submit a signed and dated letter by September 8th of this school year to the Faith Formation Office stating you DO NOT want your child(ren) to be photographed.

For more information about these programs contact the Faith Formation Office 248-647-4680.

• Parish Catechetical Leader: Curtis Schuelke                                                              at c[email protected]
• Faith Formation Administrative Assistant: Suzanne Smalley                                        at [email protected]

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm