“For the LORD gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; He has counsel in store for the upright, he is the shield of those who walk honestly, Guarding the paths of justice, protecting the way of his pious ones. Then you will understand rectitude and justice, honesty, every good path; For wisdom will enter your heart, knowledge will please your soul, Discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you; Saving you from the way of evil men, from men of perverse speech,” 

Proverbs, 2 – Bíblia Católica Online

Staff

Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Lauren McDonald
First Reconciliation/First Communion: Mrs. Evangelina Rubio
Confirmation/8th-12th: Mr. Greg Sete

Classes

Classes run from September – May:

Confirmation:
Sundays from 9:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. followed by Mass at 11:00 A.M. 

First Reconciliation/First Communion:
Thursdays from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Participants will attend a required *Children’s Mass once a month on Sunday at 11am.

*Children’s Mass, a mass dedicated to our CCD participants, is required once a month. Our kids will serve, read, and assist the Priest during this mass.
For a complete program description and list of expectations, please call us at 
(269) 483-7621.

Program Curriculum & Requirements:

We are excited to continue our curriculum and our DRE has written an All-in-One Study Guide for each class.

• First Reconciliation/First Communion (2 years)
  • Blessed – “This workbook does more than prepare children for First Communion. It instills in them a life-long love for their faith. ”
    • Our program is offered in English, however, Mrs. Evangelina does speak Spanish. If you are needing a book in Spanish for at home use, please see our DRE, Lauren.
• Confirmation/8th-12th (2 years)
  • “Decision Point– the first Confirmation program specifically developed to engage young Catholics in a meaningful conversation about the genius of Catholicism. It teaches and inspires teens to respond to God’s grace”
    • Students will complete assignments from this workbook at home.
  • Scripture and guidelines from the Diocese of Kalamazoo
  • Confirmation Prayers and Study Guide
    • Students will take quizzes and final exams based on the study guide.
    • This content will be regularly reviewed in class, but students will greatly benefit from studying content at home.
    • All questions and answers for the quizzes will come directly from this study guide!
  • Letter to the Bishop Guide
    • Students in their 2nd year of Confirmation are required to type a letter to our Bishop requesting Confirmation
  • Volunteering
    • We also get involved volunteering not only for our Parish, but for our community as well.
    • Each Confirmation student is required to complete 40 hours of service.
      • We recommend completing 20 hours in year one and 20 hours in year two.
      • Students are encouraged to get involved in their schools!
        • Volunteer at sporting events – concession stands
        • Tutoring
        • Big Brother / Big Sister
        • Teacher’s aid

Enrollment Fees:

• $50 for the first child
• $30 for the second child
• $20 for the third+ child

If you have any questions you may contact Lauren McDonald personally before or after Mass on Sundays or via email at lauren@holyangelssturgis.org