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At St. Michael Catholic Church we believe that the formation of our faith is about becoming a mature disciple of Jesus Christ. We understand that following Jesus Christ is a lifelong adventure of growth that includes both the mind and our heart. At the center of all our formation endevours is a transformative encounter with the person of Jesus Christ. The Church, in her wisdom, expresses this vision of formation:

• "At the heart of catechesis we find, in essence, a Person, the Person of Jesus of Nazareth, the only Son from the Father. . .who suffered and died for us and who now, after rising, is living with us forever." To catechize is "to reveal in the Person of Christ the whole of God's eternal design reaching fulfillment in that Person. It is to seek to understand the meaning of Christ's actions and words and of the signs worked by him." Catechesis aims at putting "people . . . in communion . . . with Jesus Christ: only he can lead us to the love of the Father in the Spirit and make us share in the life of the Holy Trinity." Catechism of the Catholic Church 426

It's on this foundation we strive to offer a variety of opportunities for our community to be formed in Christ at all stages of life. Please take a moment to explore our formation programs:
 

• Family of Faith (Family Formation for Parents and Children K thru 6th Grade)
• 1st Holy Communion and 1st Reconciliation for Children (Beginning in 2nd Grade)
• Called and Gifted TM Workshop
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) (3/12 to 12 years Old)
• STMA Youth Ministry (Middle School and High School)
• Middle School Bible Study
• Alpha Youth for 8th Grade
• High School D-Groups
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
• Awakening Retreat for Adults
• St. Michael Silent Retreat
• Adult Bible Study