Faith Formation
Registration for Religious Education classes is now open. Parishione click here for the form.
Preschool - 6th Grade
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RE classes resume this week. Hope everyone had a nice break with your families.
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Upcoming Sessions
Jan. 14- Regular Sessions
Jan. 21- Regular Sessions
Jan. 28- Regular Sessions
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Please check your emails before you leave for RE if the roads or weather is questionable. I will send out an email if canceling sessions.
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Coordinator: Tracy Miller 515-520-7981 / tmiller@saintmaryhc.org
EDGE 7th & 8th Grades
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Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm in the Social Hall
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Jan. 14 & 21: EDGE sessions
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Program Coordinators: Melissa Kahler, mkahler@saintmaryhc.org, 515-290-2830
Andrea Fisher, afisher@saintmaryhc.org, 515-240-5059
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Confirmation 9th & 10th Grades​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Sunday, Jan. 11: 11am-12:30pm, 9th grade only session
Sunday, Jan. 25: 11am-12:30pm, 10th grade only session .
Wednesday, Jan. 28: 6-7:30pm, Family session, Social Hall
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Program Coordinator: Nicole Parker, ncory@saintmaryhc.org / 515-313-3014
​Youth Group Grades 9-12​​
​​​​Program Coordinators:
Melissa Kahler, mkahler@saintmaryhc.org, 515-290-2830 Andrea Fisher, afisher@saintmaryhc.org, 515-240-5059
Jan. 14 & 21: Youth Gatherings
2026 Youth Tithes
Children are encouraged to take a tithe packet located on the table, and on the paper provided, write their name by the number of the packet they have taken. We thank the children for their involvement in the Parish!
YOUTH 2000 Retreat - February 13-15, 2026
This Retreat is a weekend experience that includes celebration of Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, talks, music, workshops, and fellowship and is open to all youth aged 13-18 years old, This Retreat is held at St. Pius X in Urbandale. The schedule is Friday, Feb. 13, 6:30pm-10:30pm; Saturday, Feb. 14, 9:00am-10:00pm and Sunday, Feb. 15, 8:30am to 12:30pm.
The registration fee is $60 per person and includes Saturday lunch and dinner. All participants must complete a Liability Release Form. If the participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign. Registration closes on February 1 at 11:55pm. If your youth is interested in attending this amazing opportunity, please contact Andrea Fisher, 515-240-5059. Here is the link for more information and registration through the diocese: https://www.dmdiocese.org/events/youth-2000-2026?event=403aa4ed-e9bc-477a-83a2-f8b526d03052&category=Youth+Ministry