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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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2025-26 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)

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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 ​

DOWNLOAD 2025-26 REGISTRATION FORM HERE

Christian Formation
Growing Faith and Engaging Hearts

September 21st is Catechetical Sunday. The theme this year is "Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope" - 1 Peter 3:15.

The 2025 theme encourages us to be prepared to share the basis of our faith, the Lord, and the hope He provides. Every member of the faithful is called to holiness and to mission. Fr. Nick will give a blessing to all parents, guardians, students, and catechists at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

Thank you to all of our catechists who have accepted the call of Jesus to go make disciples and to share the Good News of the Gospel.

We will be having the parish picnic again this year on Sunday, September 215 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass so please save the date. Come and enjoy the food, fun, and fellowship. This is a great way for us to kick off the catechetical year by coming together as a parish family.

God Bless,
Sandy Acord
Director of Family Ministry

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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.