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Pre-K, Elementary, & Middle School Faith Formation

- Here at Saint Michael's, we have faith formation programs for all of your children, no matter their age! Please scroll down to see all of the programs that we have to offer! If you have any questions, please contact our Coordinator of Faith Formation, Debbie Veneklase.
- Contact Us
  
  Debbie Veneklase
  
  Director of Religious Education (DRE)
  
  616-384-4026
  childrensministrysaintmichaels.us
Children's Liturgy of the Word
- **Temporarily on hold, due to the current COVID-19 health orders.**
  
  Sunday's during the 7:30 and 9:00 Mass for children ages 3-7 years.
  
  The children leave Mass just before the First Reading and return during the collection. (September - May) This is a FREE program, but registration at the beginning of the year is appreciated so we know who is coming.
Elementary Faith Formation
- Classes Begin October 21
  
  **REMOTE LEARNING will be carried out through the end of 2020, due to the current health orders**
  
  1st grade and 3rd through 5th Grades have the option, this year, of attending classes in-person on Wednesday evening from 6:15 until 7:30pm. Or, if you choose to catechize your child at home, Saint Michael’s will provide at-home materials and resources. *Please note on your completed registration if you choose the “at-home” program. Due to the First Communion Sacramental Preparation, 2nd Grade in-person attendance is vital.
Middle School Faith Formation
- Classes Begin October 18
  
  **REMOTE LEARNING will be carried out through the end of 2020, due to the current health orders**
  
  6th and 7th grade students have the option, this year, of attending classes in-person on Sunday mornings after the late Mass. Or, if you choose to catechize your child at home, Saint Michael’s will provide at-home materials and resources. *Please note on your completed registration if you choose the “at-home” program. Due to the Confirmation Sacramental Preparation, 8th Grade in-person attendance is vital.
  
  Sixth Grade students will meet every 1^st and 3^rd Sunday after 9:00 Mass (9:30 Mass beginning November 1^st)
  
  Seventh Grade students will meet every 2^nd and 4^th Sunday after 9:00 Mass (9:30 Mass after time-change)
  
  Eighth Grade students will meet every 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th Sunday after 9:00 Mass (9:30 Mass beginning November 1^st)
  
  Classes begin at 10:15 and dismiss at 11:45. After November 1^stclass will shift to 10:45 – 12:15.
Sacraments
- First Holy Communion
  
  At Saint Michael's, the Sacrament of First Holy Communion is typically received in 2nd grade. The classes are in conjunction with our Wednesday night Faith Formation classes and the Sacrament will be received in May.
  
  Classes are every Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
  Visit the Elementary Faith Formation page for the calendar of events.
- 8th Grade Communion
  
  Saint Michael's Confirmation Prep classes meet on Sunday's from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Visit the Middle School Faith Formation to register and to view the calendar.
Register Your Child/Youth Today!
- Faith Formation Registration 2020-2021
  
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  Is your family registered at St. Michael's Parish? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Will you carpool during our Elementary/Junior High Programs? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  If yes, please list the name(s) of the person(s) who has/have your permission to drop off and pick up your children:
  
  Children (Please include last name if different from parents)
  
  Number of Children to Register REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 1
  
  Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Program Attendance REQUIRED Children's Liturgy Elementary Middle School Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacrament(s) to be Received REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 2
  
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  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Program Attendance REQUIRED Children's Liturgy Elementary Middle School Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacrament(s) to be Received REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 3
  
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  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Program Attendance REQUIRED Children's Liturgy Elementary Middle School Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacrament(s) to be Received REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 4
  
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  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Program Attendance REQUIRED Children's Liturgy Elementary Middle School Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacrament(s) to be Received REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 5
  
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  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Program Attendance REQUIRED Children's Liturgy Elementary Middle School Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacrament(s) to be Received REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 6
  
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  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Program Attendance REQUIRED Children's Liturgy Elementary Middle School Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacrament(s) to be Received REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 7
  
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  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Program Attendance REQUIRED Children's Liturgy Elementary Middle School Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacrament(s) to be Received REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 8
  
  Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Program Attendance REQUIRED Children's Liturgy Elementary Middle School Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacrament(s) to be Received REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 9
  
  Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Program Attendance REQUIRED Children's Liturgy Elementary Middle School Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacrament(s) to be Received REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 10
  
  Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Program Attendance REQUIRED Children's Liturgy Elementary Middle School Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacrament(s) to be Received REQUIRED Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  PARISHONER FEES: $50.00 for one child and $90.00 for two or more children. Catechists children are free and Aides are 1/2 price ($25.00 for one child and $45.00 for two or more). **Children's Liturgy programs are FREE but registration is appreciated for our records.**
  
  Will you be using St. Michael's SCRIP for the fees? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  **If you are in need of further assistance with paying the family fee, please see the last page of the pdf file of this form (to the right) and if you have further questions, please contact Debbie Veneklase.
  
  PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE
  As legal guardian, I give permission for the children listed above to participate in the ST. MICHAEL'S / ST. MARY'S FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMMING. I understand that photography and/or video of participants may be occurring during the FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMMING and may be used in promotional materials. I consent to the use of images or likenesses of aforementioned children, for promotional purposes, by ST. MICHAEL'S / ST. MARY'S PARISHES.
  
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  PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN
  
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  Formation Medical Treatment Release Form for 2020-2021
  
  MEDICAL TREATMENT RELEASE
  As legal guardian, I hereby authorize first aid/medical treatment for the children listed above in the event of an emergency which may endanger his/her life, cause disfigurement, physical impairment, or undue discomfort if delayed. It is understood that efforts will be made to contact the persons listed on this form as soon as reasonably possible. In the event that the aforementioned requires my authorization for treatment and I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give my permission to the physician selected by the activity leader to hospitalize, secure medical treatment, and/or order an injection, anesthesia or surgery for the aforementioned as deemed necessary. I understand all reasonable safety precautions will be taken at all times by the parish and its agents during Faith Formation Programming. I understand the possibility of unforeseen hazards and know the inherent possibility of risk. I agree not to hold ST. MICHAEL’S, its leaders, employees, drivers, volunteers, or the ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF GRAND RAPIDS liable for damages, losses, diseases, or injuries incurred by the aforementioned.
  
  This release is intended for the Medical Treatment of the person(s) listed below:
  
  Number of Children to Register REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 1
  
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  Child 2
  
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  Child 3
  
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  Child 4
  
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  Child 5
  
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  Child 6
  
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  Child 7
  
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  Child 8
  
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  Child 9
  
  Child/Youth Full Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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  Child 10
  
  Child/Youth Full Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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  Emergency Contact REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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  This release form is completed and signed of my own free will with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstance in my absence. I certify that I am the (check below) custodial parent / legal guardian of the minor child(ren) named above, and agree to the above terms for myself and for my minor child(ren).
  
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- Printable Version of the Faith Formation Registration Form
  
  Faith Formation Registration 2020-2021: Children's Liturgy, Elementary, & Middle School

Saint Michael's Catholic Church

Coopersville, MI

Pre-K, Elementary, & Middle School Faith Formation

Contact Us

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Temporarily on hold, due to the current COVID-19 health orders.

Sunday's during the 7:30 and 9:00 Mass for children ages 3-7 years.

Elementary Faith Formation

Classes Begin October 21

Middle School Faith Formation

Classes Begin October 18

Sacraments

First Holy Communion

8th Grade Communion

Register Your Child/Youth Today!

Faith Formation Registration 2020-2021

Printable Version of the Faith Formation Registration Form