7th through 9th Grade Formation

Calendar of Classes

We offer classes for our 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade Students that focus on knowing Jesus, growing in their relationship with Him, the power of the Holy Spirit,  as well as learning more about their Catholic Faith.  We use small Discipleship Groups for this age group.

Preparing for Confirmation is an important part of a teen’s Faith Formation so we require a two-year program. Confirmation Prep 1 classes are for those students in 8th grade or older and Confirmation 2 students must be in at least 9th grade. Since parents are so important in the life of their children, there are several evenings that parents are asked to attend with their child, even if they choose the Homeschooling option explained below. Another very important component of this program is an overnight retreat that our second-year Confirmation students will attend.

A different choice for all families in grades 1 through 9 is a homeschooling program called A Family of Faith. Paired with the discussion-based programs that we use in class, this gives parents a chance to pass on their Catholic Faith to their children using a very clear and interactive series based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This is not an online program and does require the parents to lead the lessons, but it can be done for your entire family using one parent book. Parents and students are still asked to join us for the parent class nights that are explained above.

Classes are held during the school from September through late April. You must be in at least 8th grade to register for Confirmation 1 and must have completed Confirmation 1 (or similar if moving from another parish) in order to register for Confirmation 2.

Register and pay online using these steps, there is a short video explanation below that may be very helpful. Be sure to register for the 2022-23 FF term:

Step 1: Set up a My Own Church account. This lets you register for Faith Formation online, manage your own contact information changes, and look at and print your contribution records and tax forms.

1. Go to this link https://lansing.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/Register.aspx
2. Select St Martha Okemos from the drop-down box then fill out your personal information.
3. Within 1 business day, you will receive an email with a user name and password to use to set up your My Own Church page.
4. This is when you will be able to register for Faith Formation Classes.

Step 2: Register for Faith Formation

1. Sign into your My Own Church account.
2. Click the Faith Formation tab.
3. Under the tabs and above where it says My Education, click on the words Online Registration.
4. You should see your family information there.
5. Be sure to make any changes or corrections in this spot and make sure there is an email address and cell phone number to contact you. You can also enter an emergency cell phone here.
6. Select enrollment term 2022-23 (if you watch the video, just ignore that date and use this one instead)
7. Add your students (they will be in the drop box; just pick the one you wish to register) and their grade.
8. Then use the drop box to choose the class you would like them enrolled in.
9. Once all of the information is correct, submit the form and your child(ren) will be registered.
10. After you hit submit, you will be given a summary page.
11. There is a pay now button at the bottom of that page where you can either pay in full or partially.

Payments can be made HERE. Tuition fees are :

1. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - $50 per child
2. All others - $105 per child with a $160 maximum per family.

Call or email Jackie Rosalez for more information.