Faith formation and ministry
We believe that when people encounter Christ through the beauty of the Catholic faith, they will transform their parish, community, and culture.
Religious education formation
Religious education formation (REF) assists parents in the Catholic faith formation of their children. It is meant to supplement the religious formation at home.
St. Isidore REF director
Mary Stevens
marystevens@stisidorechurch.org
Holy Family REF director
Ginger Kusnier
holyfamilyovid@gmail.com
Adult faith formation
Our goal is to help the faithful of all ages to grow in Christian maturity, to understand and communicate the faith, and learn skills for personal growth.
Carol and Rich Theile
carolann.theile@gmail.com
989-395-0283
richardet82@gmail.com
517-599-6113
Plenary Indulgence
Pope Leo XIV has granted the opportunity to obtain a Plenary Indulgence under the ordinary conditions of Sacramental Confession, Communion, and offering prayers for the Pope’s Intentions, for those who make a pilgrimage to any place of worship dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi.
Learn more at St. Francis Jubilee Pilgrimage
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process for adults who desire to join the Catholic faith and for those seeking more information on the Catholic Church.
Holy Family OCIA begins Sunday, Aug. 30
St. Isidore directors
Roger & Shirley Hughes
ocia@stisidorechurch.org
Holy Family directors
Rich Theile, 517-599-6113
Carol Theile, 989-395-0283
holyfamilyovid@gmail.com
Spirit of Nazareth Family & Faith Ministry
The Spirit of Nazareth Family & Faith Ministry will be providing ways for families to connect with one another through faith, fun, food and fellowship opportunities.
These opportunities will help Catholic families build supportive friendships, access peer support, and enjoy a fun, faith-enriching environment for the whole family. They will strengthen Catholic friendships among our children and inspire families to bring the spirit of the Holy Family—Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—into their own homes, the Domestic Church.
All Saints Day
Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. (Holy Family)
Ministry leaders
Dan and Angela Porta
danandangelaporta@gmail.com
Youth Ministry
Our youth ministry engages young people in middle or high school in the Catholic faith through listening, caring, and acts of kindness. Learn more about youth ministry.
Youth leader
Rachel Remenar