Faith Formation

Religious Education Program - Children Grades Pre-K through 6

The Religious Education Program is a cooperative educational effort between St Boniface Parish, St Mary Parish, and you, the parent. Its primary purpose is to be a supplement to Faith Formation already occurring in the home.  Since parents are the primary Catechists of the Faith and “the home is the first school of Christian life” (CCC. 1657), the parishes provide the Religious Education Program as a way to aid you in your role as a Catechist. 

Weekly classes encourage a fun learning environment where the children are both encouraged and challenged to make decisions that bring them closer to Jesus, treat others with love and respect, to become excited about their faith, and bring the light of Christ to the world.
 
For more information visit the Religious Education page.

Crossroads Jr High Ministry - Children Grades 7 and 8

Currently, the Crossroads Jr High Ministry is an extension of the Religious Education Program with the feel and presentation of a youth ministry.  Its primary goal is to help students begin the preparation process for the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Other secondary goals include:  Outreach to the needy through service and diving deeper into faith through retreats and spiritual education.  Crossroads meets twice monthly during the school year.

 For more information visit the Crossroads page.

LIFE TEEN High School Youth Ministry - Youth Grades 9 through 12

LIFE TEEN is a dynamic and comprehensive youth ministry focused on reaching out to teens where they are and leading them closer to Christ in the Eucharist.  Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of the Pastor, Youth Minister, and CORE Team, the teens are led to conciously experience Christ in their lives, first and foremost through the Mass, and then through engaging LIFE Nights, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Praise and Worship, Prayer, and Service.  Each Aspect of LIFE TEEN is based on the presentation of 100% Catholic Theology and really challenges the teens to dive deeper into the person of Christ.
  
For more information visit the LIFE TEEN website.

Western Ohio Catholic Young Adult Ministry - 20 and 30 something's

    Its initial debut in May 2007, we expected a turnout of 15 would be good, but nothing could have prepared us for the 41 young adults that showed up.  They came from as far North as Coldwater and as far South as Tipp City!  Realizing that night that there was a need larger than what could be contained in Piqua, all of the parishes in the Western Ohio region pulled together a master calendar of events to try and meet the needs of Catholic Young Adults.
    Since that fantastic night, the young adult group has been white water rafting, canoeing, picnicing, attending conferences, and most importantly, building community.  Don't let the cumbersome name fool you, we are passionate Catholics on fire for God seeking to build up the Church in the world.
  
For more information visit the Young Adult Ministry Website.
 

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

    Those seeking to enter the Catholic faith, to enrich their knowledge of the Catholic faith, or those simply seeking information about the Catholic faith are encouraged to become involved in the RCIA program.  For More information, Contact Sr. Joan Clare at the Parish Offices 937-773-1656 x105.