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Faith Formation (Religious Education) of Elementary, Middle, and High School Students for St. Mary, Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Parishes


 Welcome to Faith Formation and Youth Ministry! Our Church Community, Director and teachers, look forward to your family’s participation. We are eager to share experiences and provide opportunities that will help your child become stronger in our Catholic faith and ultimately strengthen each family’s faith journey.

Faith Formation Class Schedule:
Faith Formation will be on Wednesday nights starting September 18th and will be held in the Parish Center building.   New this year, we will offer Faith Formation for first graders!

1st-8th grade 6:00-7:15pm - Will start in the church at 6:00pm
9th-12th grade 6:00-7:45pm - Will start in the church at 6:00pm


24-25 Faith Formation Teachers
Faith Formation Leader:  Erin Schmelzer
1st Grade:  Sherrie Tujetsch & Lisa Finch
2nd Grade: Julie Rastetter & Pat Kolker
3rd Grade:  Nancy Schroeder & Amy Bly
4th Grade:  Stephanie Mueller & Beth Mescher
5th Grade: Jessie Westhoff & Jennie Willenbring
6th Grade:  Erin Schmelzer & Gail Broxson
7th Grade:  Dave Rodenberg & Ben Bly
8th Grade:  Jane Parker
9th - 12th Grade (Youth Ministry):  Katey Simon & Deacon Pfaffly


2024-2025 Faith Formation Handbook
                                     (schedule can be found on the last page of the handbook)

Thanks for helping us make our Catholic faith come alive for our children!
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Highlights from our 2023/2024 Faith Formation Classes -- see slide show below

* Youth Mass and Trick or Trunk
* Installation of new Mass servers
* 3rd Graders visit residents at the River Living Center giving each a care bag and praying with them
* Faith Formation Christmas Tree donated in memory of Stella Weber Sholly, a 1916 graduate of St. Mary School, decorated with 
  ornaments made by our Faith Formation children and adorned with lilies of the valley representing the idea of a pure heart and the  
  innocence of youth


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