Together we are growing as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Registration is now open for all Formation Activities
Family Faith Formation
Family formation is designed especially for families with children in grades 3K-Grade 5. The entire family gathers at the parish twice a month on either a Sunday morning or Monday evening. We share food and family centered activities before child breakout sessions along with time for adults to grow as disciples. Families sign up for sessions on either Sunday morning from 10:15AM-11:45AM or Monday evenings from 5:30PM-7:00PM. You can find more specific information at our website: Family Formation, or by contacting Jess Panlener, Child and Family Discipleship Coordinator at (414) 425-2174 or [email protected]
EDGE
Edge is a Catholic ministry designed specifically for middle school aged teens (grades 6-8) that helps them grow in relationship with Jesus Christ, build community and strengthen their prayer lives. Teens meet in a large group with trained adult leaders and often break off into small groups for activities and discussion. EDGE meets on Sunday mornings from 10:15AM-11:30AM or Monday evenings from 6:00PM-7:15PM. You can find more specific information at EDGE or by contacting Julianne Elouadih, Youth and Young Adult Discipleship Coordinator at (414) 425-2174 or [email protected]
High school aged teens (grades 9-12) participate in Life Teen on Sunday evenings from 6:30PM-8:00PM. Life Teen is a Catholic ministry that leads teens to a deeper encounter with Jesus Christ. Teens grow as disciples, build community, strengthen their prayer lives and are empowered to live a life of mission in the world. Sessions begin in a large group with trained core team members before breaking off into small groups for activities and discussions. Each session closes with the large group back together for prayer. Visit our LIFE TEEN webpage for more information or contact Julianne Elouadih, Youth and Young Adult Discipleship Coordinator at (414) 425-2174 or [email protected]..
PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS
If you are looking for preparation for sacraments, you have come to the right place. Here are a few instructions to help you navigate the registration process.
A Note on Sacramental Requirements
Reception of the Sacraments of 1st Reconciliation, 1st Eucharist and Confirmation are significant moments in the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ. These sacraments build upon a relationship that has already been established. Knowing this we have established some general guidelines that in a simple way show the development of this relationship.
Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist is available to those children who have completed one full year of faith formation and have at least begun second grade. One full year of faith formation is completed by participation in a parish formation program, enrollment in a Catholic school, or approved curriculum in a home-school environment. These children also continue to participate in the parish formation program or our Catholic school.
Teens preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation must be at least 16 years of age by the time of the celebration of the sacrament. To enter into preparation for the sacrament at St. Mary teens should be actively growing in their faith throughout high school. This is typically accomplished through participation in our LIFE TEEN Ministry or through theology courses at their Catholic high school.
ST MARY DISCIPLESHIP TEAM
Jeff Kacala - Director of Discipleship (414) 425-2174 [email protected] Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, Baptism Preparation, Marriage Preparation, Tuition Assistance
Jess Panlener - Child & Family Discipleship Coordinator (414) 425-2174 [email protected] Family Faith Formation (grades 3K-5), Preparation for 1st Reconciliation & 1st Eucharist, Vacation Bible School
Julianne Elouadih - Youth & Young Adult Discipleship Coordinator (414) 425-2174 [email protected] EDGE (grades 6-8), LIFE TEEN (grades 9-12), Confirmation, Steubenville Youth Conference, Young Adult Ministry
Debbie Cottone - Administrative Assistant to Discipleship, Safe Environment Coordinator (414) 425-2174 [email protected] Formation registrations and payment, Safe Environment Ministry, Marriage Preparation Coordinator
In the event of an injury or illness, I/we give permission to transport my/our child to a hospital for emergency medical treatment. I/we also grant permission to any and all health care providers designated by St. Mary staff to provide all children listed above any and all necessary medical care related to the injury or illness. I/we further understand that I/we will be contacted as soon as practical as to the medical emergency and be provided with all necessary information related to the medical emergency.
I/we hereby consent that one or more photographs may be taken of my/our child(ren). I authorize St. Mary Catholic Faith Community to use these photos in anyway that it deems appropriate. I/we understand and agree that the use of my child(ren)'s picture is not an invasion of privacy. Neither I/us nor anyone claiming to be speaking on my/our behalf will later object to the Parish's use of this/these photographs/video recordings.
This is a one time fee charged for each family no matter the number of children. Sacramental preparation fees are separate and are calculated under the child registration section. This fee applies if you have children in elementary grades, in middle school EDGE or high school LIFETEEN
Note: children preparing to receive these sacraments have already completed one year of faith formation during 2025-26, and are currently enrolled in formation this year (2026-27) either in a Catholic School or our parish program
Note: Teens preparing to receive this sacrament have already completed one year of faith formation and are currently enrolled in LifeTeen or a Catholic School. Teens need to be age 16 by October 3, 2027.
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