St. Mary of the Hills
2675 John R Road
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307
248-853-5390
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(Growing In Faith Together)

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GIFT vs. Traditional Religious Education

Each month, in the second week of the month, GIFT sessions are held for all parishioners in the parish.  The meal, topic and individual breakout sessions are addressed to specific needs.  Scripture is incorporated in these topics and there are discussion as well as other opportunities for sharing our faith.  Adults of all ages continue to deepen their relationship with Christ and His Church.  GIFT is the primary formation program for children and adults alike!  Children who attend public school and wish to receive sacraments for the first time are expected to participate in the GIFT program. 

This year our overall theme is "Just Keep Swimming - the Currents of  Life and Faith". Registration is now taking place for Fall 2010. Sessions are offered one week per month, generally the second full week of the month.  Participants choose to attend one day, either Sunday 12:15 - 3:15 pm, Sunday 4-7 pm; Wednesday 6-9 pm (our high school friendly night); or Friday 6-9 pm.

Free Tuition for Your Family!
We are happy to waive the household registration fee for anyone willing to make the commitment to facilitate at least five breakout sessions of GIFT.  Of course you’d still have to pay for your meals if you’ll be eating with us, and for children’s sacrament supplies and textbooks… but this is a great way of reducing expenses, helping your faith community and sharing your faith!  There are other benefits as well.  Many facilitators find this type of sharing to be very rewarding, both because they feel they have performed a needed task, and because they learn and grow  in their faith at the same time.  Please see the Volunteer Form for more information. GIFT Volunteer Form

If you have any questions regarding registration, please call the RE Office at 248-844-8662 or email Christine Laing.

Registration Information
Registration for Fall 2010 is now taking place. Sessions are offered one week per month, generally the second full week of the month.  Participants choose to attend one day, either Sunday 12:15 - 3:15 pm, Sunday 4-7 pm; Wednesday 6-9 pm (our high school friendly night); or Friday 6-9 pm. Please complete the GIFT Registration Form

GIFT Dates
GIFT Volunteer Form
 

Completed forms (with payment included) should be mailed to:

                          St. Mary of the Hills
                          Religious Education Office
                          2675 John R Road
                          Rochester Hills, MI 48307

If you have questions about our Religious Education program, please email our Coordinator of Children's Formation

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Sacrament Registration
If your child will be receiving a sacrament this year (First Eucharist, Reconciliation) or preparing for Confirmation (a two-year program that begins in 7th grade), please complete a sacrament registration form. Children enrolled in Catholic School must complete a sacrament registration form to be included in our sacrament preparation program.

If your child will be celebrating First Eucharist and/or First Reconciliation, please complete the following form: First Eucharist/Reconciliation Registration Form

Also, please print a copy of the requirements necessary for completion of this sacramental program. The requirements include the dates of parent meetings, etc.
Requirements for First Eucharist / Reconciliation

Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a two year program. Please complete the following form: Confirmation Registration Form

Also, please print a copy of the requirements necessary for completion of this two year program: Confirmation Requirements

Completed forms (with payment included) should be mailed to:

                          St. Mary of the Hills
                          Religious Education Office
                          2675 John R Road
                          Rochester Hills, MI 48307

If you have questions about our Religious Education program, please email our Coordinator of Children's Formation.

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