Growing Faith and Engaging Hearts  

Lent is about beginning a journey that leads to the joy of Easter. It can be a path to discovering the way, the truth, and the life that leads to Heaven. (from Partners in Faith)

•The way - Choose several short-term challenges instead of one long sacrifice. Plan days of "fasting" from a favorite snack or screen time, days of "abstaining" from habits like arguing or complaining, and days focused on prayer and good deeds. This keeps your Lenten journey meaningful.

•The truth - Read the Bible and explore the true meaning of discipleship by discovering stories of those who followed Jesus wholeheartedly. Read about saints or biblical heroes who allowed God to work through them, transforming ordinary lives into extraordinary legacies.

•The life - On Easter, Jesus offers us new life. Every Mass is a chance to receive that life in Holy Communion. Deepen your prayer life and make God the center of your life. Walk in Jesus' footsteps by being kind, helpful, and compassionate toward others.

God Bless,

​Sandy Acord
Director of Christian Formation
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   For information on Faith Formation or with
   questions, please call the Formation office
   at 586-264-7970

   Sandy Acord, DRE, Ext. 233

   Mary Loria, Administrative Assistant  
​   Ext. 231  

   Or email us at:

   formation@smdeporres.com

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   St. Martin de Porres & Protecting Children:

   Safe Environment - information for parents

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2024-25 Formation
​class schedule:

Faith formation classes are

 held on Tuesdays. Our
schedule of classes:

4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Levels 5, 6, and 7

6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8

7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
Level 9 (Confirmation)

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Links to Catholic Family Resources

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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​The Archdiocese of Detroit

​Sadlier Religion Resources

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​Catechist magazine

RCL Benziger ​

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Parent Resources
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Catholic Prayers and Practices

Altar Server Information

Circle of Grace:

Code of Conduct 

Common Questions 

Safe Environment

Circle of Grace Opt-Out Form

Forms:

Family Mass Attendance Card

Celebration of Our Faith Mass Attendance Card

Family Rosary Attendance Card​

​​​ ·  Are you thinking about becoming Catholic?
 ·  Do you know someone who is?
 ·  Do you need to complete your Sacramental preparation?

St. Martin de Porres Parish has adult formation from September to February.  Please contact the Parish Office at 586-264-7515 for more information on joining the program.​​

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​Christian Faith Formation 

Faith formation serves to guide Catholics in more fully proclaiming Christ ​as our center and light. By providing guidance, inspiration, and support in our journey ​with Christ, we inspire Christians to incorporate our faith in all aspects of their daily life. 

Visit our Safe Environments page to learn more about our care of the children of St. Martin de Porres Parish

The Christian Faith Formation process at St. Martin de Porres is open to all children,
levels 1 through 9. Our classes begin in September and conclude at the end of April.
We welcome children from families of other parishes in the surrounding area. We
​ask that families be registered at St. Martin de Porres Church, but it is not mandatory. ​​

Programs Under Christian Faith Formation 
 ·  Religious Education 
 ·  Children’s Liturgy of the Word (11:00 a.m. Mass) 
 ·  Children’s Mass  
 ·  Vacation Bible School 
 ·  Level 8 Bible Study “Encounter”

Other Family Activities 
 ·  Children’s Rosary 
 ·  Family Mass 
 ·  Family Fun/Movie Night 
 ·  Tree-Trimming Service ​​

​Sacraments - Christian Faith Formation 
 ·  Reconciliation (First Confession) 
 ·  First Eucharist (First Holy Communion) 
 ·  Confirmation 

Sacramental preparation takes place at home and during regular class time. We assist parents and guardians as they exercise their role as the first and best educators of their children in faith formation and the practice of the Catholic faith.