K – 12 Faith Program

Adult, GVSU and RCIA programming, The Summit (high school Youth Ministry), Sacramental preparation, and faith formation programming for children. The parish subsidizes faith formation programming to a large degree through your generosity and involvement in the parish. Many people help make our programs possible.

The following fee structure is the suggested minimum for parishioners directly involved in the program and supplements the instructional materials we use; as well as catechist training and support. Your timely payment of the fee is an example of good stewardship of the faith, support for our young folk, and the desire we need to grow in our ability of sharing the gospel with others.

John Graveline is our Faith Formation Director. For questions please contact John. If you have been preparing for Confirmation over the past year, you must be registered this fall for Youth Ministry to finish your preparations for Confirmation at the Cathedral.

Kate Ludwig is The Summit’s High School Youth Ministry Director. For questions with HS faith formation please contact Kate.

Class Registrations.

Please fill out the form below for each student you are enrolling.

While we encourage online registration, paper copies are available which can be pick that up anytime the office is open or after Mass. Completed forms can be put in the collection basket or on Kim’s desk. If you have any questions e-mail Kim Thomas. This form needs to be filled out for your child to participate in our Religious Faith Formation Classes.

High School Students: periodically go on field trips. For them to do this we need to have a consent form and a medical waiver on hand. Please fill these forms out when you sign up. You can email completed forms back to Kim or drop them off at the parish anytime or have your student bring it to the first class.
HS Letter, Consent & Medical Form

Before November 1

K – 12th:           $75/student, to a max of $200/household

After November 1

K – 12th:            $85/student, to a max of $225/household

To pay on-line click on link: Faith Formation Payment

There are several ways to pay: On-line Giving, and Text Giving, make sure to choose ‘Faith Formation’ from the drop down list.  If paying by Check or Cash, you can drop those off to Kim anytime the office is open. Checks can be mailed to our address: 10144 42nd Ave, Jenison, MI 49428. If you have any questions regarding on-line & text giving, please call Kim at: 616-895-2247.

Parents who participate in the program as Catechists can elect to have their fees waived.  Households in special financial need please speak to the Pastor or Faith Formation Director.

SCRIP – Families can also help support the parish and faith formation programming by participating in the parish Scrip Program.  By choosing to participate in the Scrip Program you purchase your everyday expenses at normal value, without any additional cost to you. The church then receives a percentage of your purchase from those retailers.

Other Fees – Occasionally other fees for transportation, special materials, and retreats may be needed (especially in the Sacramental and Youth Ministry programs). While we often try to meet these needs through fundraising, or have generous people donate to an event, the possibility does exist of an additional fee for special instances.