Religious Education

Parish Religious Education

at St. Michael Church:

St. Michael Catholic Church follows Diocese of Memphis guidelines for reception of Sacraments: 


First Communion/First Confession– a candidate must be at least in the second grade to receive First Communion. A candidate must have been enrolled in religious education for at least one year prior to receiving the sacrament. 


Confirmation – A candidate must be in the eighth grade or high school, and express a desire for Confirmation. A candidate must have been enrolled in religious education for at least one year prior to receiving the sacrament. 


St. Michael P.R.E. offers the following classes to prepare students to receive sacraments: 

Tuesday Classes, 6:00 – 7:30pm 

Classes meet at Compass Community School on the St. Michael Campus 

  • Year 1 First Communion (must be in 1st grade or older) 
  • Year 1 Confirmation (must be in 7th grade or older) 
  • Year 1 First Communion & Confirmation (must be in 7th grade or older) 

 

Wednesday Classes, 6:00 – 7:30pm 

Classes meet at Compass Community School on the St. Michael Campus 

  • Year 2 First Communion (must be in 2nd grade or older and have completed Year 1 First Communion) 
  • Year 2 Confirmation (must be in 8th grade or older and have completed Year 1 Confirmation) 
  • Year 2 First Communion & Confirmation (must be in 8th grade or older and have completed Year 1 First Communion & Confirmation. 

 

Saturday Classes, 4:00-6:00pm 

Classes held in St. Leo Hall, St. Michael Church basement 

  • OCIC – Order of Christian Initiation for Children –Classes for children and youth aged 7 to 17 who have not been baptized and wish to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist).   

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 


Are PRE classes taught in English or Spanish? 
We offer faith formation classes in both English and in Spanish. Please indicate on the registration form which language is best for your child. 


If my child is attending a Catholic School and receiving their faith formation during the school day, how can they receive their sacraments at St. Michael? 
First, you must be a member of St. Michael Parish ("Parish Registration" under the "Home" tab above). Then simply register your child in our PRE Program in order for them to receive sacraments at St. Michael. Use the PRE Registration form and indicate the school your child is attending.   


My child is older and did not receive sacraments at the traditional time. Do you have classes for them? 

Yes!  We serve students through the 12th grade and will assure they receive their sacraments. 


My child has not been baptized. Is there a class for them? 
If your child is under 7 years old, call the church office to schedule a Baptism (parent class will be required). If your child is 7 years old or older, we offer classes to prepare them. Complete the PRE Registration form. 


Do you have options for children who are Homeschooled? 
If you are a homeschooling family and you have a child in Year 1 or Year 2 for sacrament preparation,  please complete our PRE Registration Form. We will contact you to discuss the best ways to serve your family. 


What are the options for my Special Needs student?
Please contact our Director of Catechesis, Alexis Zamora (901-399-8804 or alexis.zamora@stmichaelmemphis.org) to arrange sacrament preparation for your special needs child. 


I would like to volunteer in the program, how can I help? 
Our PRE has almost 600 students enrolled every year. We need a lot of volunteers to maintain a quality program that forms young people in our Catholic Faith. We need both English and Spanish speaking teachers, assistants, teen volunteers, traffic helpers, hall monitors, etc. Please complete the form found HERE!