Religious Education

Children’s Discipleship: Growing in Faith Through Religious Education


At St. Francis Parish, we believe that forming young disciples begins with helping children know and love Jesus. Through our Religious Education program, children learn the truths of the Catholic faith, grow in prayer, and become part of a lifelong journey of discipleship.


“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”  Mark 10:14


Religious education is more than just learning—it’s an encounter with Christ through Scripture, sacraments, community, and service. It helps children hear and respond to the voice of the Good Shepherd, forming hearts that follow Jesus with joy.


We are committed to partnering with families to lay a strong foundation of faith and to nurture a love for Christ that lasts a lifetime.


Upcoming Events:

  • Registration 2025-2026 Coming Soon

    Every child is entitled to an education in the faith.


    If finances or language spoken is a barrier for you, please contact us at stfreled@stfrancisa2.org or (734) 821-2130.


    ¡Bienvenidos a Educación Religiosa y Formación de Niños! Cada niño tiene el derecho a ser educado en la fe. Si las condiciones económicas o el lenguaje son dificultades para usted, por favor contáctenos al stfreled@stfrancisa2.org o 734-821-2130.


    Registration will be available soon.


    2025-2026 RE Class Schedules

    Classes run weekly from mid-September until early May.


    If you have already registered (see link above) need to pay your tuition or desire to donate towards the tuition of a family in need, you may give online here.


    Questions? Please contact the Religious Education Office at stfreled@stfrancisa2.org or (734) 821-2130 or Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org

  • 2025 Confirmation Rehearsal & Mass

    Rehearsal for Confirmation 2025 is Wed, June 4 at 6:30pm in church (sponsor and candidate)


    Mass with Confirmation is Sat, June 7 at 4pm in church (Candidates and sponsors are asked to arrive at 3:15pm)

  • Catholic Prayers to Know

    Find Catholic prayers to Know in  English and Spanish.


Holy Family prayer:

Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, 

bless our family. Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace, and mutual love that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth.

Mary, Mother of Jesus and Our Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your love. Keep us close to your Son, Jesus, in all our sorrows and joys.

Joseph, Foster-father to Jesus, guardian and spouse of Mary, keep our family safe from harm. Help us in all times of discouragement or anxiety.

Holy Family of Nazareth, make our family one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant that love, strengthened by grace, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses and trials through which our families sometimes pass.

May we always have God at the center of our hearts and homes until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with you. Amen.

Spanish:

Jesús, hijo de Dios e hijo de María,

bendice a nuestra familia. Bondadosamente inspira en nosotros la unión, paz y el amor mutuo que hemos encontrado en tu propia familia en el pequeño pueblo de Nazaret.

María, madre de Jesús y nuestra madre. Alimenta a nuestra familia con tú fe y tú amor. Ampáranos cerca de tu hijo Jesús, en todas nuestras penas y alegrías.

José, tutor de Jesús, guardián y esposo de María, Protege a nuestra familia segura de todo daño. Ayúdanos en todos los tiempos de desaliento y ansiedad.

Sagrada Familia de Nazaret, has de nuestra familia una sola contigo. Ayúdanos a ser instrumentos de paz. Concédenos ese amor, fortalecido por la gracia, resultando más poderoso que toda la debilidad y pruebas por las cuales nuestras familias a veces pasan.

Haz que siempre tengamos a Dios al centro de nuestros corazones y hogares hasta que todos seamos una gran familia, feliz y en paz en nuestro verdadero hogar contigo. Amén


Arabic:

صلاة العائلة المقدسة

يايسوع ياابن الله وابن مريم، بارك عوائلنا  وترأف علينا وإلهمنا الوحدة والسلام والحب المتبادل الذي تجده في عائلتك في المدينة الصغيرة، الناصرة.

يامريم ام يسوع وامنا، املأي عوائلنا بايمانك وحبك، واجعلنا بقرب  ابنك يسوع في كل احزاننا وافراحنا.

يا يوسف يا مربي يسوع، وراعي وخطيب مريم العذراء، حافظ على سلام عوائلنا من كل سوء. ساعدنا في كل الاوقات  عند تثبيط العزيمة والقلق.

ياعائلة الناصرة المقدسة اجعلي عوائلنا واحدة معك. ساعدينا ان نكون اداة للسلام. أمنحينا المحبة التي تقويها النعمة، وقد نثبت انها اقوى من جميع نقاط الضعف والتجارب التي تمر بها عوائلنا أحيانًا.

نرجوا ان يكون الله دومًا في مركز قلوبنا وبيوتنا حتى نكون جميعا عائلة واحدة ننعم بالسعادة والسلام في موطننا الحقيقي معك. آمين.


St. Francis Religious Education

2150 Frieze Ave. Door #9
Ann Arbor, MI  48104

Located at the end of the drive behind the school

Contact Us:
Hablamos español
stfreled@stfrancisa2.org

734-821-2130