St Martin de Porres Church
31555 Hoover RD
Warren, MI 48093
Rev. Mr. Marion Jurewicz, Deacon
Tel: (586) 264-7515
Fax: (586) 264-4013
Formation: (586) 264-7970
E-mail: parishoffice@smdeporres.com
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:
St. Martin de Porres & Protecting Children:
Safe Environment - information for parents
2026-27 Formation
class schedule:
TUESDAYS
Levels 5, 6, and 7
4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Level 9
7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Confirmation)
Christian Formation
Growing Faith and Engaging Hearts
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (no. 1817), "Hope is the theological virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life
as our happiness, placing our trust in Christ's promises and relying not on our own strength, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit."
Without hope-without seeing the cross as a gift that unites us with Christ and leads to salvation it is easy to fall into complaining, depression, discouragement, or even despair. The Lord knows that, and He's merciful and kind, but He doesn't want us to stay there. With hope, we can keep looking forward. We must live from the grace and strength God offers us.
To live with hope strengthens us during the difficult seasons of life. Hope does not magically remove pain, anxiety or grief, but it gives us the confidence to know that someone accompanies us. The Lord sees us, walks with us, stays with us. We are not alone.
As a new Advent season begins soon, we should pray for an increase in the virtue of hope as we place our trust in the Lord. As our world is changing constantly, listen to the voice of the Lord.
Our schedule of classes is as follows:
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)
First grade is a required pre-requisite for the second grade Sacraments of First Reconciliation and Eucharist. If you have a current kindergartener, please call me at 586-264-7970 or send an email to sacord@smdeporres.com for registration information.
Thank you to all of our dedicated catechists for using your God-given gifts and talents to share your faith with all of the students.
God Bless,
Sandy Acord
Director of Family Ministry
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
•Do you know someone who wants to explore becoming Catholic?
•Are you an adult who needs to be Baptized, Confirmed, or receive Communion for the first time?
•Are you a member of another Christian Church who feels called to become Catholic?
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is how the Church brings people into full communion. Whether a person has no experience in the Church, or was baptized but never confirmed, OCIA can help them. Adults who were confirmed but have been away from the Church can return to reception of the Eucharist by going to Confession. They are welcome to attend OCIA to see what they're missing.
OCIA is a process of exploring your relationship with Jesus Christ, learning what the Catholic Church teaches; and discerning whether to join us as a fully initiated member. There is no pressure! OCIA starts in September and leads to the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism or Profession of Faith, Confirmation, and First Eucharist) at the Great Easter Vigil, the night before Easter Sunday in the Spring.
If you or anyone you know could benefit from the OCIA, please call the Parish office at (586) 264-7515. We have a caring team of Parish members to help you and them through the process.