Elementary Ministry

Contact:
Jolana Peard
Pastoral Associate for Elementary Ministry
616-676-9111, ext. 123
jpeard@strobertchurch.org

Word of Life, by Augustine Institute is the Elementary Ministry Faith Formation offering for grades 1 through 5. We open our sessions with prayer, read scripture together, discuss, play games, review what we learned using question and answer techniques to check for understanding, and close with prayer.

Our Word of Life Reconciliation and Communion sacramental prep program for 2^nd grade and up includes weekly sessions along with some additional gatherings. Last year we prepared over 100 disciples to receive the sacraments!

For the 2024-2025 Faith Formation year, sessions for Elementary formation will be offered

• Tuesdays, 5:00 to 6:15 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:15 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m.
• A Family Dinner will be offered on Wednesdays between the two sessions.

We are in need of volunteers to serve in our Elementary Formation sessions! You’ll be reading the Bible together, leading crafts and games, and helping children engage in their faith in a meaningful and age-appropriate way. Lesson plans and materials will be provided for you. Catechists must be age 18+. Assistants must be age 16+. Any volunteer over the age of 18 must complete Safe Environment training and submit to a background check. Contact the Faith Formation Office if you’re interested in serving in this vital ministry at (616) 676-9111 ext 114 or email FaithFormation@StRobertChurch.org.