St Martin de Porres Church
31555 Hoover RD
Warren, MI 48093
Rev. Nicholas Zukowski, Pastor
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
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)
DOWNLOAD 2025-26 REGISTRATION FORM HERE
Christian Formation
Growing Faith and Engaging Hearts
Even though Thanksgiving Day is not specifically a Catholic holy day, it certainly goes hand in hand with our life of faith. Thanksgiving Day presents
us with the perfect opportunity to look at gratitude in our lives. We are
called to be eternally and deeply grateful. How grateful to God are you?
Many people struggle with gratitude, but it's important to look at gratitude
and to try to let it increase in our souls. We will never be grateful unless we
see clearly all that God has done for us. It's so easy in life to focus on all the
struggles we face and, as a result, we can get depressed, frustrated and
even angry at times. What's far more challenging is to look beyond the
crosses and burdens we face each day to see the abundance of grace and
mercy given to us by our Lord. Unless we see that mercy and grace, we will
struggle greatly with gratitude.
On Thanksgiving Day, reflect upon these simple questions: Do I see all God
has done for me? Do I see His abundance of mercy alive in my life? Being
grateful means you see the truth clearly. Be open to that truth and God will
change your life as He fills you with joy!
God Bless,
Sandy Acord
Director of Family Ministry
· 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.
St. Martin de Porres - Christian Formation
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.