Register your child for faith formation today! Early bird pricing ends on Aug. 1.
Our Faith Formation programs for nursery through 12th grade offer more than just knowledge, they foster discipleship, prayer and community. Whether your child is preparing for First Communion, Confirmation, or learning more about Jesus, we’re excited to welcome them and partner with you in growing and strengthening their Catholic faith and identity.
Registering by Aug. 1 saves you money, helps guarantee that your child gets into the class of your choice and helps the faith formation plan ahead.
To register your child(ren) for Faith Formation, visit strobertchurch.org/faith-formation/registration/. Sessions begin in September!
Please contact Hans Whitmer, director of faith formation, with questions, (616) 676-9111, ext. 117, or hwhitmer@strobertchurch.org.
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Catechists and Faith Formation Assistants Needed!
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Interested in sharing your love of the Lord and our Catholic faith with the young people of our parish? Join the faith formation team as a catechist or faith formation volunteer. The commitment begins this fall and goes through the spring. Training and orientation provided (see details below)! As a thank you, all faith formation registration fees are waived for the families of weekly catechists and catechists assistants. We invite you to consider and pray about this and ask God if He is calling you into this life-giving work.
We are currently in need of individuals to fill the following openings:
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.
Grade 1 Catechist
Grade 4 Catechist and Assistant
Grade 5 Assistant
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.
Grades 1, 3, 4, and 5 – 1 Catechist and 1 Assistant per grade needed
Wednesdays, 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.
Grades 1 and 5 – 1 Assistant needed per grade
Grades 3 and 4 – 1 Catechist and 1 Assistant per grade needed
To learn more, or sign up as a catechist or catechist assistant, contact Jolana Peard, pastoral associate for elementary ministry, at jpeard@strobertchurch.org or call (616) 676-9111, ext. 123.
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Special events with Mitchell Narvasa of the Augustine Institute
- Catechist and Assistant Orientation/Training
When: Sunday, Sept.14, immediately following the 11:00 am Mass
Where: Newminster Hall (Lunch included)
If you are signed up as a catechist, faith formation assistant or volunteer for 2025-26, please plan to attend this training.
- All Parish Talk – “How Your Marriage Can Save the World!”
When: Sunday, Sept. 14, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Newminster Hall
In addition to leading catechist and assistant training on Sept. 14, Mitchell Narvasa from the Augustine Institute will also give an evening talk at St. Robert in Newminster Hall called “How Your Marriage Can Save The World!” During his talk, the nursery and Parish Life Center will be open and staffed for childcare, so bring the whole family.
The talk will last about one hour followed by 15-20 minutes of family Eucharistic Adoration. Come and be inspired in your marriage and introduce your family to the life-giving practice of adoration.
About Mitchell Narvasa
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High School Faith Fest 2025 – Sign up by
Aug. 11!
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When: Sunday, August 17
Where: St. Monica Parish, Diocese of Kalamazoo
Hosted by St. Monica Parish from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., this event includes a diocesan-wide high school youth rally with food trucks, music and games, and concludes with Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Music will be provided by Catholic Heart Work Camp and The Presence retreat musician Lee Roessler!
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Lee will also give a talk on the Power of the Holy Spirit. Bring some cash, and between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m., enjoy delicious food from Ohh Yeah Loaded Fries, Teresa’s Mexican Kitchen and Sweet Caroline’s Desserts. Games and activities will include 9-square, Gaga ball, Tug of War (youth group vs. youth group!) and a LOT more – so many we couldn’t list them all!
This will be a great way to kick off a new year of youth group meetings and events and meet new friends from other youth groups!
Our group will carpool from St. Robert, leaving the church at 12:45 p.m. on Aug. 17 and returning to St. Robert by around 9:00 p.m.
Sign up BY AUG. 11 by contacting Michael Renauer, pastoral associate for youth ministry, at mrenauer@strobertchurch.org or (616) 676-9111, ext. 118.
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Adult Faith Formation – Upcoming Opportunities
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Monday Evening and Wednesday Morning Bible Study: A brand new edition of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline Study from Ascension Press is being released this fall. At St. Robert, we will use it to study our way through the Bible on Monday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. starting October 6 and Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. – Noon starting September 17. This study will be led by Hans Whitmer, director of faith formation.
Calling all Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Candidates and Inquirers: Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? Are you Catholic, but never confirmed? Maybe you’re a confirmed Catholic, but you could use a refresher on what that means.
The 2025-26 St. Robert of Newminster Inquirers Class begins Sunday, September 7 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. It will meet at that time most Sundays through the end of May. A continental style breakfast will be served at each meeting.
The first eight weeks of the class is called “The Rescue Project.” (RP) If you experienced RP last year and know a friend who would benefit from this program, please consider inviting them. If you missed the program last year, come check it out this fall! For those considering becoming a member of the Catholic Church, this study will explain the big picture of what Christianity is all about.
To register for the above offerings, or for more information about adult learning opportunities at SRN, email Hans Whitmer at hwhitmer@strobertchurch.org or call (616) 676-9111, ext. 117.
See the Aug. 2/3 bulletin for additional Save the Dates!
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Be a vibrant, welcoming faith community inviting all people to know Christ through
worship and sacraments,
evangelization and catechesis,
charity and service.
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