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FIND US ONLINE:

www.stmichaelgl.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

& FAITH FORMATION

2021-22 Handbook

@ St Michael Grand Ledge

Facebook.com/StMichaelGrandLedge

The mission of the St. Michael Religious

Education and Formation Program is to reflect

the teachings of Jesus through Word,

Sacrament, and Deed; to empower parents as

the primary educators of their children; and to

support and encourage the adults, teens, and

children of our Parish to grow in knowledge and

love of our Lord so they may fully respond to

God’s Word throughout their lifetime.

CHILD AND FAMILY MINISTRY (GRADES K-6)

Megan Drake, Coordinator

[email protected]

517-627-8493, ext. 14

YOUTH MINISTRY (GRADES 7-12)

Cary Anderson, Coordinator

[email protected]

517-627-8493, ext. 16

Melissa Coll-Smith, Faith Formation Secretary

[email protected]

517-627-8493, ext. 10

MISSION

CONTENTS

Safe Environment/Virtus 1

Student/Parent Guidelines and Expectations 2

Safety Guidelines/COVID-19 3

Tuition and Tuition Assistance 4

Children with Special Needs 4

SCRIP Program 5

Athletic Opportunities 6

Volunteer Information 7

K-6 Religious Education

Curriculum 9

K-6 Religious Education Calendar 10

K-6 Family Home Study 12

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 13

First Reconciliation and Eucharist 14

Christian Initiation for Children 16

Middle and High School Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry Calendar 18

7th and 8th Grade Religious Education 24

Confirmation 25

Youth Group 26

VIRTUS—PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

Our parish participates in the VIRTUS Protecting God’s

Children program. All who work with children are to

complete the requirements set forth by the Diocese of

Lansing, including a background check and attending

a Protecting God’s Children session. For further

information on what is required, please see the Diocese

of Lansing website www.dioceseoflansing.org or

contact Teri Marshall at 517-627-8493 ext. 11, or by

emailing her at [email protected].

2021 Live Sessions:

September 16—6:30 p.m. St. Martha, Okemos

September 20—6:00 p.m. St Gerard, Lansing

To register, please visit www.virtus.org

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

~ 1 ~

STUDENT/PARENT GUIDELINES & EXPECTATIONS

ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. If

a student will be absent, we ask parents to notify Melissa

Coll-Smith by calling the parish office at 517-627-8493.

Late arrivals and early dismissals are disruptive for

everyone, so we ask that parents make an effort to avoid

this whenever possible.

HOMEWORK AND PROJECTS

Catechists may assign activities to be completed outside

of the usual class meeting times. Often these will require

students and parents to work together. Students are

expected to complete and submit work as requested by

their catechist.

SPECIAL EVENTS and FIELD TRIPS

Special events such as Reconciliations and Family Nights,

as well as service projects and retreats, are considered

part of the regular Religious Education program.

Participation is expected.

BEHAVIOR AND CLASS CONDUCT

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a way

that is appropriate to a Christian learning environment.

Students should be appropriately engaged with class

activities and respectful of their catechist and classmates.

Parents will be notified and may be asked to be present

in the class if any student is acting inappropriately.

CELL PHONES

Students are discouraged from bringing cell phones to

class; if they must have one with them, it should be turned

off for the duration of the class. If a student uses a cell

phone during class, it may be taken away and returned

to the parents during pick-up.

~ 2 ~

SAFETY GUIDELINES/COVID-19

~ 3 ~

All St. Michael Religious Education programs will

follow the Health & Safety Guidance for the 2021-2022

school year, as well as current CDC recommendations

and guidelines regarding COVID. The health and safety

of our families, students and Catechists is our top

concern.

We will ensure 3-6 foot social distancing throughout the

day. Currently, it is recommended by Barry-Eaton District

Health Department (BEDHD) and CDC for masks to be

worn inside facilities whether vaccinated or not.

Please keep your child at home if they are experiencing

one or more of the following symptoms: (if symptoms are

not related to other known or diagnosed medical

conditions):

Fever (Fever above 100.4 degrees or signs of a fever

such as chills/sweating)

Vomiting, Diarrhea or Abdominal Pain

Sore Throat

Cough (New uncontrolled cough)

Headache (New onset of severe headache)

Difficulty Breathing (change in their normal

breathing)

Children should stay home if they are in quarantine due

to exposure to an individual with a confirmed case of

COVID-19. Your help keeping everyone healthy is

appreciated, Thank you!

TUITION

Scale for grades K-8 and Confirmation:

1 student = $90, 2 students = $170,

3 or more students = $235

15% Discount if you register by September 10th!

Payment is due upon registration . You can pay online

at giving.parishsoft.com/app/Giving/stm345273/FAITH

FORMATION, or mail to and make checks payable to:

St. Michael Parish

345Edwards St.

Grand Ledge, MI 48837.

If you send a check, please indicate that it is for

Religious Education and the family name(s) of your

students.

~ 4 ~

We have never turned away anyone who has a desire to

learn about and grow in our Catholic Faith . If you need

assistance in paying for religious education and formation for

your children, please contact Megan Drake (for K-6th grade)

or Cary Anderson (for 7th-12th grades)

TUITION ASSISTANCE

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Please let us know if your child has special needs. We will

work with you to make sure that your child receives the

appropriate attention and instruction.

Earn rebates toward your Religious Education tuition!

Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money.” In other

words, Scrip is gift certificates from national and local retailers.

Hundreds of popular retailers participate in our Scrip program

including Meijer, Shell Gas, Speedway, Cuginos and many,

many others. The program is simple. Scrip participating retailers

agree to sell gift certificates to our organization at a discount.

Families buy the certificates for full face value, they redeem

them for full face value, and you and our school share the

rebate. Our school retains 14%, which goes towards the annual

school budget and helps to cover expenses to run the

program. You keep the remaining 86% of the difference. Scrip

rebates are applied to your account monthly and are not

refundable. For example:

Gift Cert. Card Amount Rebate Amount

Meijer $100 $3.00

($2.58 /86% of rebate to family: $0.42=14%

rebate to St. Michael School)

St. Michael Parish offers easy options to purchase your gift

certificates:

• Online at www.Shopwithscrip.com. Please contact the

Parish Office for our enrollment code.

• Cash and Carry/On Hand at the parish office.

Enrollment is open to everyone; grandparents, aunts, uncles,

friends, neighbors, family/friends living out of the area, etc. If

you would like to begin earning rebates towards your tuition/

fees or would like more information, please contact Scrip

coordinator, Kathleen Krancich at 517-643-0223, or by email at

[email protected].

SCRIP PROGRAM

~ 5 ~

ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES

Eligibility for RE Students:

St. Michael Parish children who are not St. Michael

Parish School students are eligible to participate if there

are open spots, provided that they are currently

registered in our religious education program, and in

good attendance at time of registration. Once the

availability of open spots has been determined, the

Religious Education Coordinator will email the families of

those students currently participating in our religious

education program. Religious Education students

register on a first-come, first-served basis. A

completed registration form, player fee, and signed

back page of athletic handbook must be turned in on

the day of registration in order to be accepted. Any

registrations turned in after the date will be placed on a

waiting list.

For the complete handbook and information, please

see our School’s Athletic webpage at:

school.stmichaelgl.org/school-information/athletics

or you can contact the principal, Laurie Cathcart, at

[email protected].

St. Michael Parish school-sponsored teams participate in the

Lansing CYAC during the school year in girls volleyball and

boys’ and girls’ basketball. Open to grades 5, 6, 7, and 8.

~ 6 ~

Would you like to volunteer with the

Religious Education team?

Religious Education is in need of faithful servants of

God. Please consider how you might serve

our parish in sharing your time and talents in this

ministry as: Catechist, Assistant Catechist, Substitute

Catechist, or Youth Group volunteer.

There is a 50% discount for volunteers for their year

commitment.

Top Reasons to Become a Catechist

• Your Baptism calls you to share in Jesus’ ministry.

• Children, teens, and adults in today’s world,

more than ever, need to hear the Good News of

Jesus and they need to encounter good role

models of faith—you will be helping children and

teens deepen their relationship with Jesus.

• You have much to share with those you’ll teach,

and you’ll have opportunities to share faith with

other catechists.

• Today’s catechetical textbooks/resources

offer outstanding support.

• You’ll be challenged, you’ll have fun, and you’ll

make new friends.

• You’ll be handing on a 2000-year-old tradition

that changes lives.

If you are interested, please contact Megan Drake

at: [email protected] or call 517-627-

8493.

~ 7 ~

St. Michael offers a complete program of

catechesis and faith formation for children from

kindergarten to sixth grade:

K-6 Religious Education Classes

Family Home Study

First Reconciliation and Eucharist

Preparation

Christian Initiation for Children

Coordinator: Megan Drake

K - 6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

~ 8 ~

Religious Education Program for children in grades K-6 who

are attending public schools or are homeschooled.

Our goal is to support families by creating a program

of lifelong faith formation that is centered in and flows

out of the events of Church life. We aim to provide an

engaging faith learning experiences and reinforce a

growing friendship with Jesus while utilizing textbooks

and activity books that conform with the Catechism

of the Catholic Church.

There are two Family Nights during which you are

asked to join your child/children during class time. In

Advent, we do a service project in which Christmas

donations are collected and wrapped in shoeboxes

for children whose mothers receive assistance from

Shared Pregnancy in Lansing. In March, to get ready

for Lent, we will have a Family Lenten Night where

children and families will do an activity to prepare for

Lent. Children will celebrate Advent/Lenten

Reconciliation in December and March.

~ 9 ~

Grades K-6

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

K-6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR

1st-6th Grade Religious Education classes—Mondays,

4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Family Home Study — Second Thursday of each month,

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

First Reconciliation and Eucharist meetings take place in the

Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. on the dates listed below.

~10 ~

Grades K-6

SEPTEMBER

16 First Reconciliation Parent

Orientation

Fellowship Hall

20 K-6 Religious Education Parent

Meeting

Fellowship Hall

Class 1 School

27 Class 2 School

OCTOBER

4 Class 3 School

11 Class 4 School

14 Family Home Study Meeting 1 Siena Room

18 Class 5 School

21 First Reconciliation Parent-Child

Workshop I

Fellowship Hall

25 Class 6 School

NOVEMBER

1 Religious Education Faith Fair Gym

8 Class 7 School

11 Family Home Study Meeting 2 Siena Room

15 Class 8 School

18 First Reconciliation Parent-Child

Workshop II

Fellowship Hall

22 Class 9 School

29 Class 10 School

DECEMBER

2 First Reconciliation Celebration Church

~11 ~

Grades K-6

6 Family Advent Night Gym

9 Family Home Study Meeting 3 Siena Room

13 Class 11 (Grades 3-6 Advent

Reconciliation)

School/Church

JANUARY

13 Family Home Study Meeting 4 Siena Room

20 First Eucharist Parent Orientation Fellowship Hall

24 Class 14 School

31 Class 15 School

FEBRUARY

7 Class 16 School

10 Family Home Study Meeting 5 Siena Room

14 Class 17 School

17 First Eucharist Parent-Child

Workshop I

Fellowship Hall

28 Class 18 School

MARCH

7 Class 19 School

14 Family Lenten Night Gym

17 First Eucharist Parent-Child

Workshop II

Fellowship Hall

21 Class 20 (Grades 3-6 Lenten

Reconciliation)

School/Church

APRIL

4 Class 21 School

11 Class 22 School

18 Class 23 School

28 First Eucharist Practice and

Pictures

Church

30 First Eucharist Celebration Church

MAY

1 First Eucharist Celebration Church

2 Marian Celebration/Ice Cream

Social

Gym

K-6 FAMILY HOME STUDY

CURRICULUM

Religious Education Program for children in grades K-6 who

are attending public schools or are homeschooled and are

interested in an alternative to traditional after-school

program.

The first catechists in any child’s life are the family

members with whom he or she lives. As part of a

parent-led program, families complete each unit at

home using provided lesson plans and online

resources before joining the larger group of registered

families for monthly sessions. This allows children to

receive instruction at home and still be in a community

with other Catholic families and peers.

Our goal is to support families by creating a program

of lifelong faith formation that is centered in and flows

out of the events of Church life.

Every 2nd Thursday of the Month

6:00 p.m. in the Siena Room

~12 ~

Grades K-6

~ 13 ~

Grades K-6

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a

unique approach to Faith Formation, founded in both

Sacred Scripture and Liturgy, and rich with the spiritual

teachings and traditions of the Church.

The Catechesis proclaims the message of Jesus

to children in an age-appropriate, hands-on, and

engaging learning environment. The image of the

Good Shepherd helps the children understand that

our God is a loving and caring God who takes care of

His children like a shepherd tends to his sheep. The

children and catechists use a special space, called

an Atrium. The Atrium offers a beautiful, peaceful

environment for our 3-6 year-olds.

If you would like to learn more about the program,

please visit cgsusa.org.

We are not currently enrolling for Catechesis of the

Good Shephard this fall due to COVID concerns. If

you would like more information about this program or

to be notified when it returns, please contact Megan

Drake.

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

FIRST RECONCILIATION & EUCHARIST

Children are invited to make their First Reconciliation in

December. First Eucharists will be celebrated at all three

liturgies during the weekend of April 30/May 1.

All students wishing to celebrate the sacrament of

Reconciliation and Eucharist must participate in Religious

Education, either through the Parish School or the Religious

Education Program, the year prior to and the year of the

sacrament.

Required sacrament preparation is done though a family-

centered program which includes orientations and

workshops to prepare for each sacrament.

In accordance with diocesan guidelines, all students will

prepare for Reconciliation prior to preparation for First

Eucharist.

If you are unsure if your child is prepared for Sacramental

Preparation because your child did not attend Religious

Education last year, has not been baptized, or is past the

usual sacrament year of 2nd grade please contact Megan

Drake to make arrangements.

For all St. Michael Parish second graders and above who wish

to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist

~ 14 ~

First Reconciliation and Eucharist

The Catholic Church has a special process for those

interested in becoming Catholic called the Rite of

Christian Initiation for Adults. Here at St. Michael

Parish (and parishes throughout the world) this

process has been adapted for children and is

intended for families with children who have never

been baptized and/or have never received First

Eucharist.

It is an especially moving process as children

discover at a young age the wonderful gift that God

has given us in Christ through his Church. If you know

families with children who have not received the

sacraments of initiation, we encourage you to inform

them of our process and pass on to them our

contact information.

The process will begin in late September. Please

contact Megan Drake at 627-8493 ext. 14 for more

information and to schedule an interview before

classes begin.

Adults who are interested in Christian Initiation can

contact Laura Castner, Director of Adult Faith

Formation, at 627-8493 ext. 28.

CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR CHILDREN

~ 16 ~

Christian Initiation for Children

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

MINISTRY

St. Michael offers a program of catechesis and

faith formation for middle and high school

students.

7th & 8th-grade Religious Education

Classes

9th - 12th grade Confirmation Preparation

Middle and High School Youth Group

Youth Ministry Dinners

Small Faith Groups

Coordinator: Cary Anderson, Coordinator

7-12 Aide: Kathleen Krancich

Middle and High school years can be a challenging

time for teenagers. Actively participating in one’s

personal faith is beneficial in successfully navigating

these challenging waters. Having an outlet to grow and

learn from other like-minded Christian peers, while

cultivating authentic friendships and a deep faith in

God, are the key components to the programs offered

to our teens at St. Michael Parish. Our team is excited to

partner with you in nurturing your child's faith

by accompanying them in their faith development,

supplementing the teachings and support they

receive at home. We understand that faith in action

along with personal encounters with the living God help

to form young people into lifelong disciples of Jesus

Christ.

~ 17 ~

Youth Ministry

YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR

YOUTH MINISTRY NIGHTS—SUNDAYS

(YMN)

4:30-6:00 p.m. • Middle School Youth Group

7th and 8th grades

• Confirmation Preparation

9th-12th grades

6:00 p.m. • Youth Ministry Dinner

All youth 7th-12th grades

6:30-8:00 p.m. • Religious Education Class

7th and 8th grades

• High School Youth Group

All Middle and High School activities meet in the school

and Siena Room on Sundays from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER

12 Youth Mass and

Reception

11:00 a.m. Church and

Fellowship Hall

19 YMN See above School, Siena Room,

Gym

27-30 Small Faith

Groups

(Weekday and

time TBD)

TBD Siena Room

~ 18 ~

Youth Ministry

There will be a modified YMN schedule on February 13:

12:00-1:30 p.m.: Confirmation Prep. and Middle School

Youth Group; 1:30-3:00 p.m.: High School Youth Group;

1:30-3:30 p.m.: 7th and 8th Grade Religious Education

OCTOBER

3 YMN See p.

18

School, Siena

Room, Gym

10 Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

17 YMN See p.

18

School, Siena

Room, Gym

24 Confirmation Class Rite of

Initiation

8:30 a.m. Church

Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

31 Service Sunday (Pick-a-

Peck) No YMN

1:30 p.m.

-3:30

p.m.

Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

NOVEMBER

7 YMN See p.

18

School, Siena

Room, Gym

14 Service Sunday (Assemble

Thanksgiving baskets after

11:00 a.m. Mass.)

Fellowship Hall

Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

19-21 Confirmation Retreat (no

YMN)

Bethany House,

DeWitt

28 No YMN

Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR (CONTINUED)

~ 19 ~

Youth Ministry

DECEMBER

5 Jesse Tree and YMN Church, School,

Siena Room, Gym

12 Small Faith Groups

meet this week

TBD TBD

19 YMN Christmas Party

(no individual classes)

6:00 p.m.

-8:00

p.m.

Siena Room

26 No YMN or Small Faith

Groups

JANUARY

2 Small Faith Groups

meet this week

TBD TBD

9 YMN School, Siena

Room, Gym

16 No YMN or Small Faith

Groups

23 YMN and Small Faith

Groups meet this week

School, Siena

Room, Gym

30 Service Sunday (TBD) -

No YMN

FEBRUARY

6 Small Faith Groups

meet this week

TBD TBD

13 YMN *Time

change

— see p.

18

School, Siena

Room, Gym

20 Small Faith Groups

meet this week

TBD TBD

27 YMN See p.

18

School, Siena

Room, Gym

~ 20 ~

Youth Ministry

MARCH

6 Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

13 YMN See p.

18

School, Siena

Room, Gym

20 Family Reconciliation

and Penance Service

6:00 p.m. Church

Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

27 No YMN

APRIL

3 Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

10 YMN See p.

18

School, Siena

Room, Gym

17 Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

24 Youth Mass and Year-

End Celebration

11:00

a.m.

Church/

Fellowship Hall

MAY

1 Confirmation Class and

MS/HS Youth Group

Sunday

See p.

18

School, Siena

Room, Gym

8 Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

15 Confirmation Class Rite

of Sending

11:00

a.m.

Church

YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR (CONTINUED)

~ 21 ~

Youth Ministry

MAY (Continued)

MS/HS Youth Group and

Confirmation Class

Picnic

After

11:00

a.m.

Mass

Fellowship Hall

22 Confirmation 2:30 p.m. St Mary

Cathedral,

Lansing

Small Faith Groups meet

this week

TBD TBD

29 No Youth Group

Meetings

SUMMER 2022

Youth and Small Faith groups will continue to

meet over the summer for faith sharing and

activities such as kayaking and outings to the

beach or the zoo. Details will be announced

in the spring.

~ 23 ~

Youth Ministry

7th & 8th GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

This class meets twice per month on Youth Ministry Nights in

the school from 6:30-8. Students are highly encouraged to

attend youth group prior at 4:30 and enjoy dinner at 6:00

p.m., prior to attending class at 6:30.

~ 24 ~

Grades 7&8

This class alternates between two curriculums each

year; Theology of the Body for Teens and Altaration (both

by Ascension Press). This year we will be providing the

program Altaration.

Altaration focuses on the question “what's the point?” of

going to Mass and having an authentic faith life. Your

student will explore and discover why they are here, why

God created them, and what he created them for. This

process enables them as a believer to identify a purpose,

mission, and plan for one’s life. In this process they will

come to see that there is a lot more going on at Mass

than they ever imagined.

Theology of the Body for Teens is a revolutionary teaching

given to us by Pope John Paul II. He says our bodies are

holy and good. In this program teens will discover the

beauty and purpose of their sexuality, and why it is such a

major part of our ability to love. Instead of dwelling on the

consequences of impurity, this curriculum shows the

deeply satisfying freedom that comes from having a pure

heart. The students will come to understand that Jesus’

love on the cross and sexual love in God’s

plan are related. They will be encouraged and taught a

course of action that leads to freedom and happiness.

CURRICULUM

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

CONFIRMATION

Class meets twice per month on Youth Ministry Nights in the

school from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Students are highly encouraged to stay and enjoy dinner at

6:00 p.m., then participate in high school youth group from

6:30-8:00 p.m.

In the past all students 9th grade and above wishing to

celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation were required

to attend Religious Education the year prior to and the

year of the sacrament. Due to the COVID pandemic, this

requirement is waived for the 2021-22 year.

The actual sacrament formation is done through a family

centered program. This family-centered program, which

includes orientations and workshops, is required as

preparation for each sacrament.

If your child is past the usual sacrament year of 9th grade,

please contact Cary Anderson to discuss options.

~ 25 ~

Confirmation

Chosen (by Ascension Press) is a program that

complements the programs taught in middle

school. Chosen was designed to captivate the heart of

teens by compelling teachings and videos that present the

creation story all the way through salvation history. The

teens will come to realize how sacraments, prayer, and

discipleship through the lens of the Catholic faith

are the keys to a happy life. Through teachings, retreats,

service, and faith enriching opportunities, kids will be

deepening their relationship with the holy

spirit, inspiring them to be a courageous

and lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ, and living out their faith

in their sphere of influence and community of faith.

CURRICULUM

~ 26 ~

Youth Group

YOUTH MINISTRY DINNER

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

YOUTH GROUP

Meets twice per month on Youth Ministry Nights, with

middle school meeting from 4:30-6:00 p.m. and high

school meeting from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Both groups are

highly encouraged to either stay after or come early

to enjoy dinner with the youth ministry as a whole at

6:00 p.m..

The goal of this ministry is to empower young people

to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ in our world

today. Kids are searching and hungry for meaning in

their life, and our goal is to accompany them on

their spiritual journey. We offer leadership, service,

and faith enriching opportunities along

with proclaiming the good news of Jesus through

witness and word, fellowship, weekend retreats, and

local service projects.

Dinner will be provided at all the scheduled Youth

Ministry Nights. We learn in the Bible that sharing a

meal together is one of the primary ways relationships

are established, deepened, and enjoyed both with

God and with others. Think of the covenant meal the

elders of Israel enjoyed with God on Mount

Sinai. Starting promptly at 6:00 p.m., all will gather in the

school gym for some food, fun and fellowship. All kids

are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will be

sensitive to dietary restrictions, food allergies, and

Covid precautions and will plan accordingly to meet

the needs of all our teens to ensure a safe eating

environment.

Youth Ministry Nights—Sundays at 6:00 p.m. in the gym

~ 27 ~

Youth Group

These groups are offered twice per month for both

middle and high school students. Groups will meet

together initially then separate into male/female

discussion groups. These groups are led

by virtus trained adult mentors who are trained in

small group facilitation. Middle school will meet

during the weekday after school in the youth room

at the parish school. Transportation from Beagle will

be provided if needed. High school students will be

meeting at GLHS. Days and times will

be determined and scheduled according to what

meets the needs of the students interested. Each

group will consist of 8 or less students. God never

intended for us to live the Christian life alone and

these groups allow teens to live out their faith

life with their peers. These groups allow for teens to

form personal intimate relationships, to speak freely

about life, focus on their pursuit of Jesus, grow in

Christ, and be a witness to the good news.

Twice a month, Day/Time TBD

SMALL FAITH GROUPS

St. Michael Parish

345 Edwards Street

Grand Ledge, MI 4883