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Child Ministry

Child Ministry at St. Mary’s Visitation is where kids grow in love and in knowledge of our Catholic faith! We teach kids (toddlers–8th grade) about God and His Church and help them encounter Jesus in a more personal way through prayer, study and example. Some of our ministries include: 
  • ​Catholic Formation for children K4–4th grade
  • 1st Sacraments for children in 2nd grade
  • EDGE (Catholic Formation) for children 5th-8th grade
  • Vacation Bible School - ages K3-5th grade
  • Events for Families 

Sacraments:  St. Mary's Parish children in second grade celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation in January, and the Sacrament of First Eucharist in May.  Preparation for receiving the sacraments starts at baptism and continues in the home by the primary catechist, the parents, in school or formation sessions and within the parish.  

Is Jesus calling you to teach?  Adults and teens are invited to join our ministry team as we are always looking for faithful and committed people who enjoy working with children.

Contact: Elizabeth Harrison, Co-director of Catholic Formation-
K4-4th Grade Child & Teen, 262-782-4575, ext. 108, eharrison@stmaryeg.org for Child Ministry and Vacation Bible School.
Contact: Josh Dieterich, Co-director of Catholic Formation -
5th-8th Grade Youth & Adult, 262-782-4575, ext. 109, jdieterich@stmaryeg.org for EDGE ministry.

2017-18 Child Ministry
​Registration & Schedule

Registration for 2017-18 Catholic Formation K4-11th grade
K4-4th Grade Catholic Formation Schedule
Parent catechist assistant signup
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2017-18 Child Ministry
​"Living a Sacramental Life"

The 2017-18 K4-4th Grade Catholic Formation theme is "Living a Sacramental Life."  To strengthen our baptismal promises and to live as Catholics, we need the grace of God, we cannot do it on our own.  Children are taught the importance of God's grace through an understanding of the Mass, the perfect prayer, all forms of prayer and the seven Sacraments.

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

Vacation Bible School
June 19-23, 2017  
​Please note:  t-shirt orders must be in by June 1st!

​Vacation Bible School at St. Mary's Visitation is a fun, faith-filled week for children entering grades K3 through 5th.  A day at VBS includes crafts, Bible quest, music, acting, snack, and games. Our mission is to provide an exciting environment for children to learn about Christ while also growing in their faith. 
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Learning the Catholic faith at St. Mary's Visitation's VBS!

First Reconciliation and First Communion

Family priority seating for First Communion is assigned by when registration for the Sacrament is completed (form & fee) and received in parish office.  Thank you!
First Reconciliation - Saturday, January 13, 2018
10:00AM-11:00AM in church
First Communion - Sunday, May 6, 2018  
1:30PM -3:00PM in church
First Sacraments Registration Form - Posted June 12 10:34 AM

Catechist Toolkit 2017-18 
Archdiocese of Milwaukee Resources
Catechists' Web Sites
The Decalogue:  Ten Commandments
Teachers guide to Lesson Planning with templates
Grade Specific Religion Formation Curriculum
National Catholic Register
Catechist Calendar