St. Michael's Children's Programs
St. Michael's offers programs and childcare for the younger members of our community during the 9:15 a.m. Mass.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
We have discontinued the Children's Liturgy of the Word program that took place during our 9:15 Mass. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help in this program over the years. We feel that it is important for the children to remain with the congregation for the Scripture readings and the Homily, especially those who have already received their 1st Communion. Please address any questions or concerns to Mary Lunzer (651-430-3334).
St. Michael's Nursery
The Nursery is open during the 9:15 a.m. Mass year-round (depending on volunteer availability). Please read the Nursery guidelines before bringing your child for care. Parents who use the Nursery are asked to volunteer to help. If you have questions about our Nursery program, please call Mary Lou Fiala, Nursery coordinator, at 430-9906.
St. Michael's Sunday School Program
St. Michael’s Sunday School Program is for children ages 4 through kindergarten. Children meet in the school cafeteria during the 9:15 a.m. Mass. Classes begin in October and end the second Sunday in May.
The Program: The children gather for story time in a large group and listen to either the Gospel reading for the day or one of the other readings that the parents are hearing in Mass. There is an art or craft activity related to the theme of the story that they have heard. The children enjoy a snack and singing at the end of their class time. They also learn some simple prayers, the Sign of the Cross, and most importantly, they learn that God loves them, that Jesus loves them and is their friend, and that they are an important part of our parish family.
Other faith-based educational options for youth are run by St. Croix Valley Faith Formation and St. Croix Catholic School, both serving the needs of the Tri-parish community of St. Michael, St. Mary and St. Charles.
St. Croix Valley Faith Formation
To make best use of our resources, faith formation for the tri-parishes (St. Michael, St. Mary and St. Charles) is run by St. Croix Valley Faith Formation (SCVFF), an independent corporation offering elementary through adult faith formation programs. For information on these educational programs, please go to www.scvff.org.
St. Croix Catholic School
Since 1856, St. Croix Catholic School has provided Catholic Christ-centered education to the St. Croix Valley. SCCS serves all three of the Tri-parishes, St. Michael, St. Mary and St. charles, and is an independent corporation. For more information about SCCS, please visit www.stcroixcatholic.com.
