Here at St. Michael Parish, the PPC is a group of 12 elected lay persons, the Pastor, some staff members, and appointed delegates for our Parish Council.
Please consider nominating a member of our parish (or yourself) who you belive has the faith, the listening skills and the ability to give wise counsel to the pastor.
Click here for a nomination form and more details
Normination formsdropped off, mailed in or emailed.
Click here view Cardinal Sean's address
Your gift to the 2013 Catholic Appeal enables us to provide 50 critical ministries that enrich parish life, strengthen families, inspire and educate future generations of our faith, and advance our Church leadership. Please consider making a pledge in support of the Church.
Welcome to the Saint Michael Parish Family! Please take a moment to complete and return the parish census form as early as possible, making sure to list all the members of your family who will be joining the Parish. The information from the parish census helps us to better serve the Communication, Spiritual and Ministry needs of our parishioners. If you need assistance, please call our Parish office at (978) 686-4050 and we will be glad to assist you.
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Faith Formation Grades 6 - 8
Our program aims as much at sharing and nurturing faith as at giving knowledge about God. We feel very strongly that parents are the primary educators of their children, therefore, our program is designed to enhance the foundation that you as parents are already giving to your children.
Our program is based on the Christ Our Life Curriculum by Loyola Press. We use text books that provide a strong foundation. We then strive to enhance the books with activities that are uniquely Saint Michael's. These activities help the children feel closer to God and their Church.
"There is only one way to bring peace to the heart, joy to the mind, and beauty to the life, it is to accept and to do the will of God." (William Barclay) Grade Level Themes
| Grade |
Theme |
| Grade 6 |
The Covenant as a Testament Between God and Israel in the Jewish Scriptures and Between God and the Whole Human Community in the Christian Scriptures Established by the Blood of Jesus Christ |
| Grade 7 |
The Person, Message and Mission of Jesus |
| Grade 8 |
The History and Mission of the Roman Catholic Church |
Here at Saint Michael’s we strive to have a flexible program designed to meet the needs of all our students and all of our teachers. We offer after school classes that are taught at Saint Michael’s School on Maple Avenue. We also offer neighborhood classes taught in the homes of our teachers.
Private home study is another available option for all grades, except grade two. Private home study is a parent taking the responsibility of teaching his/her child at home with catechism and support offered by the parish when questions arise. Parents teaching their own children gives interested parents the opportunity to be the influential value communicator and religious instructor for their own child.
Family participation is a key ingredient in whatever class option you choose. We have an open door policy, so feel free to visit any time.
"For even Jesus did not come to be served; He came to serve and to give His life to redeem many people."
Mark 10:45 Special Activities
- First Communion Reunion
- Remembering our Saints Service
- Instructional Baptism
- Passover Prayer Service
- Stations of the Cross
- Days of Reflection
- Family Penance Services
We are dedicated to your children and want to meet their unique needs. It is never too early to show children how much God loves them.
Being a religious education teacher is a special way to share your faith with the youth of today. If you are interested in this type of rewarding experience, please contact us.
We need your ideas to make this program work. Please do not hesitate to call us with your suggestion. For more information about any of our programs or how you can help, please call the Religious Education Office at 978-682-9484 or e-mail. Faith Formation Team
| Grade |
Theme |
Contact Information |
| Grades 1-5 |
Maryann Marinelli
Nancy Riley
Bonnie Spurr |
978-682-9484 |
| Middle School |
Kim Silk
Pam McKallagat |
978-686-4050 |
| High School |
Pam Guerriero |
978-686-4050 |
| All Grades |
Mary Alice Rock |
978-686-4050 |
Registration
Click here for the Religious Education Registration Form (to be updated).
Resources
- Check out www.comingtofaith.com for great student/teacher/family activities. Primarily for students in grades 1-5. This web site is designed to enhance our student text books in grades 1-5. There are interactive games, interactive calendars, liturgical season with scripture themes, reproducible student activities, weekly prayer activities, saints' activities and inspirational stories and experiences of families living their faith.
- Click here for a Liturgical Calendar, highlighting Holy Days.
- Click here for weekly Sunday Readings.
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