Child Ministry

K5-4th Grade Catholic Formation

2020 First Eucharist at SMV Parish

Parents are encouraged to take their child to any Mass for their First Communion at SMV Parish.  As much as we would love to see our children receive as one group in the tradition of our parish, it is not possible this year.  Many families have already taken their child to Mass to receive Jesus.  Some on a Sunday, others at a daily Mass.  Please consider this option so that your child no longer has to wait to receive Jesus. 

After speaking with the Archdiocese, we are able to offer reserved seating on Saturday, August 15th at the 4:00 PM Mass and on Sunday, August 16th at the 11:15 AM Mass.   A seating chart will be sent to the families.   Pews with the family's last names will be posted on the outside of the each pew indicating where families are to sit.  

Communicants are to sit with their family.  We recommend that the communicant be the first to receive in each family.  The consecrated host is to be received in the hand.  If receiving on the tongue is preferred, there is a special line available after all have received in the hand.   

May your days ahead be filled with peace knowing that your child is chosen to be God's beloved.  There is no greater love than the love shared in the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.  

Parent & Catechist Toolkit 

• Christ Our Life by Loyola Press - For Families
• Christ Our Life by Loyola Press- For Catechists
• ​Archdiocese of Milwaukee Resources
• Catechists' Websites
• The Decalogue:  Ten Commandments
• Teachers guide to Lesson Planning with templates
• Grade Specific Religion Formation Curriculum
• National Catholic Register
• Life Teen- EDGE Middle School Ministry Page
• K5-4th Grade Catholic Formation Calendar  August 2, 2019
• First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Preparation Parent Handbook 
• Parent Catechetical Session on Sacramental Living & Discipleship​

February, 2020

• Communication for Child/Teen/ Parents 
• Fostering Resilience in our children and teens

Online at home - K5-4th Grade
Christ Our Life ​Loyola Press Lessons 

Families that worship God together each Sunday create a sacred bond to each other through Jesus and His Church.  This bond is made from God's love!  A love that is sacrificial, endless and deeper than any other kind of love that exists. 

For Kids:
Saint Sticker Book
Brother Francis video streaming lessons
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For Families:
The Mass - Word on Fire Digital
Reconciliation- Word on Fire Series  "The Sacraments"
​The Eucharist - Word on Fire Series  "The Sacraments"

2020-2021 First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Registration 

Children 7 or 8 years of age, who have been in Catholic Formation for K5 and 1st grade (SMV school, homeschool or Catholic Formation) are invited to register for 2020-21 First Reconciliation and First Eucharist by downloading the form and following the instructions below.

• 2020-2021 First Sacraments Registration Form

Until notified, all forms and copies of baptismal certificates should be sent via email (photo or scan) to eharrison@stmaryeg.org.  Payment should be through paypal.  NOTE:  A copy of the baptismal certificate is needed if the child was not baptized at SMV.

K5-2nd Grade Catholic Formation:
If your child has not completed K5 and 1st Grade Catholic Formation, please contact Elizabeth Harrison at eharrison@stmaryeg.org before registering for the Sacraments.  Please label the email subject line, "Registration for K5-2nd grade Catholic Formation".  Thank you!

5th-8th Grade Catholic Formation (EDGE)

• ​5th-8th Grade Calendar 2019-2020                                         **NOTE: Grade 5 follows the same dates and times as the 6th-8th grade, but not necessarily the same topics.

The Family Rosary
Join us on the second Sunday of each month at 5pm in Church for our Family Rosary.

• "The power of the rosary is beyond description."  - Bishop Fulton Sheen
• One simple fact to prove the power of the Rosary - Catholic.org:  The power of the rosary!

Rosary for Children

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