St. Michael Parish School

Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 8. Staff consists of Laity and Religious instructors.

Admission to the St. Michael School is based on:
Active membership in St. Michael Parish.
Practical Catholicity of Catholic members of the family.
Length of time in Parish and Parish participation.
Former school evaluation of children.
Faithful financial support of the Parish, through use of the Sunday envelopes or other means.
Number of children presently registered in school.

St. Michael School Board

Composed of Laity, the Pastor, and the Principal. Policy making is a specific purpose of the School Board. It may also act in an advisory capacity to the Pastor and Principal regarding finances, curriculum, personnel, acceptance policies, and school maintenance. The Board meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. in the Rectory. Open meeting.

Confirmation

This is a two-year process. Call Youth Minister.

Faith Formation (FF)

Religious education, liturgy and sacraments for children ages 4 years old through 10th grade. Call the FF office for days and times.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)

For children 8 years old and above, call the Director of Religious Education (DRE) for information.

Youth Ministry

Lifeteen Mass at 6 p.m. on Sunday followed by Life Night for all high school students

Adult Confirmation

This is the process for Roman Catholics over the age of 18 who wish to complete their full initiation into the Catholic Church. Classes are offered yearly.

Returning Catholics

This process offers an opportunity to explore and return to full participation in the Catholic Church community and includes information on current Church practices and beliefs. The process will answer participants' questions in an informal setting and will provide tools for reflecting on an individual's spirituality and life experience. Sessions meet weekly. Classes are open to those who attend masses regularly.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

• The rite of Christian Initiation of Adults allows people to become members of the Roman Catholic Church. It focuses on the total formation of the person and culminates in the celebration of the initiation sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Those invited are:
• The un-baptized.
• Those baptized in another denomination.
• Those baptized Catholic with little or no formal religious education.

Ongoing sessions meet weekly.