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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

Thank you to all of the students and their families who attended our Come Encounter Jesus in Adoration lesson in church. I hope all of you were able to speak to Jesus from your heart.

Adoration is the act of worshiping God as He is present in the consecrated Eucharist. Spending time before the Blessed Sacrament, in prayer and devotion, is the same as spending time before the living God. You can ask Him for graces for yourself or for loved ones, reflect on His word, or just keep Him company. Make your heart a vessel into which Jesus can pour His grace into. Unite your troubled heart with His Sacred Heart and ask Him for the wisdom 
and graces you need in difficult situations. The outward peace we can experience in Adoration with the quiet and stillness around us can lead to an inner peace that affects all areas of our lives. When you open your heart to Jesus in Adoration, His presence will stay with you.

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.