St. Mark the Evangelist Parish at 7296 Gale, P.O. Box 131, Goodrich, MI 48438-0131 US - Religious Education Parish Programs
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Religious Education The goal of our Religious Education program is to support the students' home faith environment and to provide opportunities to study basic truths of the Roman Catholic Church. Registration is required for all Religious Education programs.
PRE-SCHOOL Children ages three, four and kindergarten have classes on Sunday morning during the 10:00 am liturgy.
ELEMENTARY Classes for grades 1 - 6 are held weekly on Monday evening and Sunday morning from September to May. The Sacrament of Eucharist is in grade 2 and First Reconciliation is in grade 2.
GRADES 7,8, 9 and 10 classes are held on Sunday evening three times a month.
PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION A two year (grade 8 & 9) preparation time is required for students to be confirmed. A handbook is available regarding guidelines for Confirmation.
MSYG - MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are eligible to be involved in this youth group. Health and permission forms must be obtained from the parents. There are organized activities and many ‘fun’ things planned during the year. Students must be attending Religion Education classes to participate.
CYC: CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP High School students meet for organized activities and other fun things. It is a time to share their faith as well as to plan educational and social gatherings.
ADULT INFORMATION SESSIONS RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process for welcoming new members into the Roman Catholic Church. Every church member has a responsibility to be a welcoming presence to the greater community. Some are called to this ministry by assisting the candidates on their spiritual journeys as sponsors or catechists.
ADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Continuing educational programs for adults are made available during the year. Themes and dates are announced in the bulletin.
SPONSOR COUPLE FOR THE ENGAGED Married couples assist the Pastoral Coordinator in preparing engaged couples for marriage by meeting to discuss marriage, compatibility, and communication.