The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch,
but also in communion and intimacy, with Jesus Christ. GDC #80
In the Acts of the Apostles, we learn about the formation of community. Just as the followers of Jesus gathered in fellowship, in community, the people of St. Francis belong to a community. We gather in prayer, in service, to praise, and to give thanks. We also gather to share our faith and learn from our brothers and sisters in Christ. These experiences encourage our individual and collective transformation (conversion) and formation (nurture) of our relationship with Jesus Christ.
At St. Francis de Sales, we strive to make faith formation a life-long experience. We take serious our role in forming adults, children, and youth to live as disciples who live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ in every day life.
You are encouraged to take a look at our programs, processes, and preparations. Links are provided on the right side of this page for the various age groups. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the parish office.
All volunteer and paid Church personnel (clergy, religious and lay people) who regularly are entrusted with unsupervised contact with a child, the elderly, or persons with disabilities are required to attend a three hour training called "Protecting God's Children Awareness" provided by the Diocese of Grand Rapids through a resource called Virtus.
Submitted by Escuela de Evan... on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 12:42pm
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Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Mar 17 2016.
Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 6:30pm to Friday, February 26, 2016 - 7:59pmThursday, March 3, 2016 - 6:30pm to Friday, March 4, 2016 - 7:59pm
Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 6:30pm to Friday, March 11, 2016 - 7:59pm
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 6:30pm to Friday, March 18, 2016 - 7:59pm
We would like to meet in the nursery foyer if that's possible.
Submitted by Escuela de Evan... on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 8:53am
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Friday, February 12, 2016 - 6:00pm to Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 7:59pm
Submitted by Escuela de Evan... on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 8:46am
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 6:30pm to Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 7:59pm
We would like to meet in the multi-purpose room.
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 3:58pm
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 5:45pm to 8:30pm
The Baptism Preparation is an evening session from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. It includes discussions of Catholic parenting and the Rite of Baptism. This session is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month in church. No advance registration is needed for this session.
If a morning session is needed because of evening work schedules, this can be arranged by calling the Faith Formation Office, 392-6700, ext. 110.
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 3:57pm
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 5:45pm to 8:30pm
The Baptism Preparation is an evening session from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. It includes discussions of Catholic parenting and the Rite of Baptism. This session is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month in church. No advance registration is needed for this session.
If a morning session is needed because of evening work schedules, this can be arranged by calling the Faith Formation Office, 392-6700, ext. 110.
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 3:52pm
Date:
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 - 5:45pm to 8:30pm
The Baptism Preparation is an evening session from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. It includes discussions of Catholic parenting and the Rite of Baptism. This session is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month in church. No advance registration is needed for this session.
If a morning session is needed because of evening work schedules, this can be arranged by calling the Faith Formation Office, 392-6700, ext. 110.
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 3:51pm
Date:
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - 5:45pm to 8:30pm
The Baptism Preparation is an evening session from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. It includes discussions of Catholic parenting and the Rite of Baptism. This session is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month in church. No advance registration is needed for this session.
If a morning session is needed because of evening work schedules, this can be arranged by calling the Faith Formation Office, 392-6700, ext. 110.
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 12:34pm
Date:
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 12:00am to 11:59pm
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 11:53am
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 6:30pm
Submitted by ealba on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 4:39pm
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015 - 12:00am to 11:59pm
Submitted by ealba on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 4:39pm
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Tuesday, December 30, 2014 - 12:00am to 11:59pm
Submitted by ealba on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 4:36pm
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 12:00am to 11:59pm
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 5:39pm
Date:
Monday, May 4, 2015 - 6:30pm to Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 7:59pm
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 5:37pm
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 6:30pm to Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 7:59pm
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 5:36pm
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Monday, March 2, 2015 - 6:30pm to Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - 7:59pm
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 5:35pm
Date:
Monday, February 2, 2015 - 6:30pm to Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 7:59pm
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 5:34pm
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Monday, January 5, 2015 - 6:30pm to Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - 7:59pm
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 5:33pm
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Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 12:00am to 11:59pm
Submitted by ealba on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 5:30pm
Date:
Monday, December 1, 2014 - 6:30pm to Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 7:59pm
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