Faith Formation Programs
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations”
Matthew 28:19
There are many opportunities at St. Gerald to live out the Great Commission by volunteering in the following areas:
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word Facilitator
- Grades 1-8 Catechist
- Substitute catechist
- Classroom assistant
- Materials prep helper
For additional information and to volunteer, please contact:
Emily Long, Coordinator of Faith Formation
248-476-7677 ext 201
Email:
Youth Faith Formation
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
At the 10:15 am Mass, children K-5th grade are invited to attend a Gospel lesson at their level, led by one of our wonderful volunteers. They process together to classroom 7 (enter from the social hall).
The program runs year-round now! But please consult the church calendar for exact dates (we will not hold Children’s Liturgy on some holidays, etc.).
Vacation Bible School
VBS 2026 for our Family is at St. Aidan:
June 15- June 19, 9 am- 12 pm
Classes for Grades 1-8
Classes for children in grades 1-8 (including sacramental preparation for reconciliation/Eucharist and confirmation) are offered on Monday evenings September–April, 5:30-6:45 pm. Contact Emily Long for the calendar, to arrange a tuition scholarship, or with any questions.
Note:
Your child must be enrolled for 2 years for sacramental prep. Absences are monitored and may need to be made up.
Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. We ask registrations to be submitted by August 15 or sooner, to assist with proper planning and ordering of materials. Thank you!
Confirmation
Middle school students who have been through at least two consecutive years of family faith formation will prepare for and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Prep classes meet every other Monday from 5:30 to 6:45 pm September to April.
We join St. Aidan & St. Priscilla Parishes in a combined Confirmation Retreat and also Confirmation Mass, to be held this year at St. Priscilla Catholic Church on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Youth Ministry
St. Gerald Youth Ministry provides faith education and social/service activities for middle school and high school teens. We are dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable venue for parish teens and their friends to gather, grow and give. Bring a friend. Volunteer hours may be counted for high school requirements, Honor Society, etc. (Bring your forms to be signed by the coordinator). See St. Gerald Facebook page, parish calendar or bulletin for dates and details.
For schedule information or questions about St.Gerald youth activities contact Emily Long at 248-476-7677 ext 201 or .
Resources for Parents
Pflaum
We subscribe to Plaum’s Gospel Weeklies as part of our faith formation curriculum. Visit their site for parent resources.
Compass for Parents
This site is a tool from the AOD that points Catholic parents to faithful answers to life’s difficult questions. Visit Compass for Parents (aka “Catholic Google”) to find resources to inform your conversations with your children.
52 Sundays
A guide from the AOD to help you and your family reclaim the Lord’s Day with prayer, food, activities, and more. Visit the site to explore or subscribe to the weekly emails.
Lending Library
The St. Gerald lending library has a children’s section! New books were recently added thanks to our Silver Dairy fundraiser. It is always available to grab a book to keep your child occupied during Mass, or check it out to take home. Return books to the bin on the desk.
Adult Faith Formation
OCIA
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA; formerly known as RCIA), aka “Becoming Catholic,” is for you if you have ever considered becoming Catholic. Whether you are unbaptized, baptized in a Protestant faith, or baptized Catholic but didn’t receive First Communion and Confirmation, this is the process for becoming fully initiated into the Catholic Church, or just to learn more about the faith. This is also for children ages 7 and up who have not been baptized. Please contact us to inquire about our OCIA program; now is the perfect time to respond to the prompting you feel from the Holy Spirit to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church Jesus Christ instituted 2000 years ago. Contact Emily Long, at 248.476.7677 ext 201 or or download and submit the Becoming Catholic Info Form
Scripture Study
Scripture study sessions (usually one fall and one winter/spring) are held weekly on a weekday morning from 10:30 am- 12:00 pm in the social hall. Coffee, cookies, and bibles are provided. Please bring a friend. Check the bulletin or calendar for more information and current dates.
Evangelization Team
Our Evangelization Team sponsors various events throughout the year to deepen your faith, especially during the Advent and Lent seasons. Keep an eye on the bulletin for details.
FORMED
Our Family of Parishes has purchased a FORMED subscription to help provide beautiful and faithful Catholic content to the individuals and families in our parishes. There is something for everyone: award-winning studies, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books, and family-friendly kids’ programming.
Sign up for your free account today to deepen your spiritual journey:
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- Go to Formed.org
- Click to sign up
- Search “Livonia”
- Select “Livonia Area Family of Catholic Parishes”
- Enter your name and email address and sign up
Lending Library
St. Gerald has a lending library with a variety of books to enrich your spiritual learning. Find it on the west/Farmington Road side of the building (by the restrooms). Simply fill out the check-out slip and return books to the bin on the desk when you are ready for a new title.
Contact
Want to know more?
Fill out the form below to contact Emily Long, our Coordinator of Faith Formation