No matter what your background is, St. Michael offers formation opportunities for you to learn about the Catholic faith and deepen your relationship with God.
Formation at St. Michael
Adult Confirmation
Echoes of Faith
Leisure Years
Little Rock Scripture Study
Marriage Preparation
Men's Club
Men of God
Mom’s Group
RCIA
Re-Membering Church
Young Adult Ministry
Formation in the Community
Partners in Ministry
University of Dallas Catholic Biblical School
Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension Program (LIMEX)
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Formation at St. Michael
Adult Confirmation
The parish offers a preparation process for adults over 20 who are active participants in the sacramental life of the Church but who, for one reason or another, have never been confirmed. The participants are then invited to a Mass by the Bishop who will confer the sacrament once a year. Volunteers with a strong background in theology or teaching religious education are utilized on an as-needed basis. Mike Bush, 817-510-2726 or mbush@smcchurch.org
Echoes of Faith
This is the most widely used catechist formation program in North America. This free program is great for parishioners who are interested in becoming catechists or for anyone just interested in learning more about our theological traditions. To learn about upcoming sessions, contact Rosemary Keeley, 817-510-2731 or rkeeley@smcchurch.org
Leisure Years
The Leisure Years Ministry provides social and service opportunities for members 55 years of age or older. They meet monthly for lunch and fellowship. Other social events as well as charitable projects are planned. For more information, contact Rig Paine at 817-545-7774, rbpainejr@sbcglobal.net
Little Rock Scripture Study
A Catholic Bible Study designed to deepen one’s spiritual life through reading and sharing responses to the word of God. It focuses attention on one book of the bible at a time. Groups meet on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm or on Thursday mornings from 9:15 to 11:15 am. Ministry opportunities include facilitating meetings and assisting with hospitality coordination. To learn about upcoming sessions or to volunteer, contact Mike Bush, 817-510-2726 or mbush@smcchurch.org
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Marriage Preparation
Please contact Susan Taylor at 817-510-2745 or staylor@smcchurch.org at least eight months prior to the expected date of the wedding. The preparation process is designed to support the couples' love for one another and to assist in the formation of a stronger bond needed to live out the commitment and covenant of Sacramental marriage. Introductory classes are held on the 2nd Tuesday in September, November, January, March, May and July at 7:30pm.
To help with this ministry, married couples are invited to assist as team members in the preparation meetings for engaged couples by giving presentations on the sacrament of marriage and administering the FOCCUS survey. Contact Deacon Harry Heinz, 817-510-2737 or hheinz@smcchurch.org to get involved.
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Men’s Club
The Men’s Club is a gathering of single and married men who meet for fellowship and social activities. In addition to past activities, such as building and refurbishing the church’s picnic area/tables over the years, the members assist other ministries (i.e., ushers, feast day activities, etc.). The group meets in the evening on the second Thursday of each month, and following a brief meeting, the members enjoy social activities such as cards and dominos. We welcome men of all ages to join and participate in this ministry. For more information, contact George Velek at 817-485-8033, georgiev@charter.net
Men of God
The Men of God is a gathering of Catholic men to discuss issues of living as a Catholic man in today’s world. This group meets every Tuesday (unless Parish is closed that Tuesday) at 7:00 pm, and uses the readings from the previous Sunday’s Mass as the basis for discussion with additional related material from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To learn more, contact Eddie Hajek, 817-280-0964, hajek_edward@yahoo.com or Brian Uszko, 817-428-7877, Buszko-01@sbcglobal.net
Mom’s Group
The Mom's Group meets twice a month to promote spiritual growth, fellowship, and family fun. The meetings alternate between gospel discussions, book-of-the- month discussions, children’s activities, and evening activities. For more information, contact Kristin Borg, 214-662-5013 kristinborg@gmail.com
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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process in which unbaptized adults and/or adults who are already joined to us through Baptism in another faith tradition are instructed and integrated into our Catholic community. Their initiation period concludes with the Rite of Full Communion in which the unbaptized receive Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist and those who are already baptized receive Confirmation and Eucharist. We receive new members into Full Communion during the Easter Vigil and on the Vigil of Christ The King in late November. After an initial period of Inquiry (a time to ask questions and receive additional information about the Catholic faith), those who seek to join the Church go through the process on Sunday mornings starting with 9:00 a.m. Mass and concluding the class at 12:00 noon. Contact: Katharine O’Connor, 817-510-2727 or koconnor@smcchurch.org
If you have already been baptized in the Catholic Church and have already received the Eucharist, but have not yet been Confirmed, we welcome you to our Confirmation for Adults program. Please contact Mike Bush at 817-510-2726 or email mbush@smcchurch.org for more information.
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Re-Membering Church
A reconciling and welcoming ministry offering a safe, trusting environment for returning Catholics seeking a pathway back to active participation in the life of the church or desiring greater understanding of the faith through prayer, reflection and discussion. Volunteer opportunities include being a companion to returning Catholics, addressing topics, sharing of scripture and assisting with hospitality coordination. If you are a returning Catholic or would like to volunteer, click here or contact Eileen Ewell, 817-540-3078 or Mike Bush, 817-510-2726 or mbush@smcchurch.org
Young Adult Ministry
The Young Adult Ministry provides spiritual, social, and service opportunities for single and married young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. It connects the young adults with each other and with the community, allowing them to give back to the parish as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, mentors, RCIA sponsors, and other leadership roles. Click here for more information.
Call 817-283-8746 or email stmikesyam@yahoo.com
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Formation Opportunities in the Community
Partners in Ministry
Partners In Ministry is built on this mission statement: “A program for the laity designed to create and encourage a faith community for Christian service in the home, in the workplace, and in the Church.” At its core, it is interactive, participatory, adult-centered learning. This is a program for those choosing to deepen faith and personal spirituality in their everyday lives. Sacred Scripture, the Vatican Council II Constitutions, the history and theology of our Sacraments, and in particular, the role of Lay Ministry in the Church, past and present, will be studied. There is a modest fee per Unit, and five books to purchase over the course of the program. Partial and full scholarships are available. For more information, please visit
http://www.ministriesoutreach.org.
The Catholic Biblical School sponsored by the University of Dallas provides an opportunity for adults to come to know, love, and live the Scripture by offering an in-depth Bible study from a Catholic perspective. For more information, check out the web site at http://www.udallas.edu/ministry/ or call the Catholic Biblical School at 972-721-5105. The University of Dallas also offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as a range of certificates. See the university website for more information.
The Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension (LIMEX) program of Loyola University New Orleans is a part-time, graduate level, Catholic university program leading to a master’s degree or certificate in religious education or pastoral studies with focus areas in small Christian community formation, pastoral life and administration, religion and ecology, marketplace ministry, Christian spirituality for pastoral ministry, Hispanic ministry or Youth ministry. Classes are available throughout the metroplex. For more information, visit http://lim.loyno.edu/
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