St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Glen Allen, Virginia, Richmond Diocese

For more information about the Faith Formation opportunities at St. Michael, please contact Pat Mundy, Director of Faith Formation, at 526-1037, ext. 13, or pmundy@saint-mikes.org.

PATHWAYS for Catechist Formation

Catechist Resources

Preschool Program
(during 9 and 11 a.m. Liturgy-Oct.-Apr.)
Children who are 3 or 4 years old by September 30 are eligible to attend. The program used is "I Am Special." Classes are held during our Eucharistic celebrations. Parent volunteers serve as teachers. All parents volunteer on a rotating basis as classroom assistants each week.
Contact: Patti Kamper

Kindergarten
(during all Liturgies-Oct.-Apr.)
Children who are presently attending kindergarten in a public, private, or home school setting are eligible to enroll. The curriculum used is the Pflaum Gospel Weekly "Promise," a program based upon the readings from the Sunday lectionary. Volunteers are needed to serve as teachers and classroom assistants.
Contact: Patti Kamper

Grades 1-5 - Textbook: Faith First
(weeknights-Sept.-Apr.)
This program incorporates prayer, outreach, and social dimensions along with the classroom experience, and the curriculum used is RCL's Faith First. Classes are held from late September through March. Four choices of class times are available:

Contact: Patti Kamper

Youth Ministry, grades 6-9
Grades 6, 7, 8 and 9

The Campus & Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Richmond is asking all high school seniors to complete this form and return it to the parish religious education coordinator.

Classes are held on Sunday evenings at 6:45-8:00 p.m. on alternating Sundays from October-April. There are social, outreach, and spiritual activities included with the textbook based learning.
Contact: Elise Chapman

F.I.R.E.
(home-based)
F.I.R.E., or Family-centered Intergenerational Religious Education - a group of 5-7 families that meet twice a month in a leader's home for the sharing, deepening, and handing on of our Catholic faith. Children and adults of all ages participate together, discussing and learning through experiential, inductive lessons. (This is an alternative to regular classroom religious education.) All members of St. Michael Village are encouraged to join-singles, couples, families, Village Varsity (50+ years of age).
Contact: Kristine Chiodo

Vacation Bible School
This program provides a summer experience for children from preschool through grade 4. VBS takes place during one week of the summer from 9-12 each day. Volunteers are needed to direct and serve as location leaders, small group leaders, youth helpers, etc. More Info
Contact: Pat Mundy

Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist (grade 3)
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a joint process for third graders and their parents. "In the Lord's Peace" and "Around the Lord's Table" are the programs used, because they recognize and build on the fact that the primary people to prepare children for these sacraments should be their parents. Children attend the preparation sessions with a catechist while parents attend adult education sessions with the pastor. These sessions are IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (CLASSROOM OR F.I.R.E.) and require a separate registration.
Contact: Pat Mundy

Confirmation - Confirmation Registration Form

Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year process which begins in the 10th grade and ends with the celebration of the Sacrament in the spring of the 11th grade. Participants must have been attending religious education prior to registering for this sacrament. Preparation includes classes, outreach projects, and retreat experiences. In the 11th grade, each confirmand has a sponsor to assist in the final months of preparation. Registration is required by August prior to the entry into the 10th grade. Classes are held on Sunday evenings from 6:45pm-8:45pm.

High School Seniors

The Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry is asking for your address. Why, you ask? If you are attending a college or university in Virginia, the information will be forwarded to campus ministers who will welcome you to the campus and let you know what opportunities there may be for you.

However, if you are entering the work force and remaining in the area, your name will be forwarded to regional young adult committees. These groups will welcome you to their activities.

Please return this form to the Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry at the above address at your earliest convenience. We you very much for your assistance.