“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

Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Lauren McDonald
First Reconciliation/First Communion (1st-2nd): Mrs. Albina DeJesus
Hybrid/3rd-7th: Mrs. Evangelina Rubio
Confirmation/8th-12th: Mr. Greg Sete
Adult: Mr. Mike Miller

Classes run from September – May:
Sundays from 9:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. followed by Mass at 11:00 A.M. 
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.

New:

This year, we are very excited to continue our new and exciting curriculum and our DRE has written an All-in-One Study Guide for each class! 

• First Reconciliation/First Communion (2 years)
  • “”Faith Fusion- Elementary” for our program
    • Our program is offered in English, however, Ms. Albina does speak Spanish. If you are needing a book in Spanish for at home use, please see our DRE, Lauren.
• Hybrid/3rd-5th
  • “Faith Fusion- Elementary” for our program
    • Hybrid Class is for children joining our C.C.D. program later in life for various reasons and we are absolutely thrilled to have you! We want to get you caught up and ready to go to receive Baptism, 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion! This class drills down to the basics.
    • 3rd/5th is for students that have already received 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion, but will continue to review the basics and build upon them.
• 6th/7th
  • “Faith Fusion”
  • Scripture and guidelines from the Diocese of Kalamazoo
• 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”
  • Scripture and guidelines from the Diocese of Kalamazoo
  • Confirmation Prayers and Study Guide
  • Letter to the Bishop Guide
    • 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.

Religious Education fees will be as follows for this 2022-2023 year:

• $40 for the first child/adult
• $15 for the second child/adult
• $10 for the third child/adult and for each child/adult thereafter

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