Brainerd Catholic
Faith Formation & Evangelization
Youth Faith Formation
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Elementary (Pre-K-5th)
We have three elementary programs at our local parishes for families to choose from. There is also a once-a-month program for preschool and kindergarten at All Saints or St Francis.
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Middle (6th-8th)
Students in grades 6-8 meet Wednesday evenings at St. Francis School/Church in Brainerd. Students can come in early to play basketball, football, volleyball, or just hang out with friends in the gym and then at 7pm we will start our night!
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High (9th-11th)
We seek to provide a dynamic and faith-filled encounter with Christ and a comprehensive education for high school youth preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation. Classes are held most Wednesday Nights from late September-early May.
Adult Faith Formation
FUSE is for any adult in the Brainerd Lakes area - from the person who wishes to potentially enter the Church and is interested in what being Catholic really means, to the "Cradle Catholic" who desires to dive deeper into the faith and learn more about what our faith really means. FUSE is engaging, truthful, exciting, and at times even surprising!
Special Education
For Students 8-18
We recognize that all children should have the opportunity to experience faith and fellowship through our programming.
For more information about special education faith formation and whether it would be a good fit for your child, click the button below
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Sacramental Preparation
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First Reconciliation
Preparation for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist is primarily for 2nd graders, but 3rd-4th grade students who have not received these sacraments may also attend this preparation.
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First Communion
Preparation for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist is primarily for 2nd graders, but 3rd-4th grade students who have not received these sacraments may also attend this preparation.
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Confirmation
Confirmation Prep is a three-year high school program to prepare young people to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation as well as teaching them how to live out fully the grace that comes with the Sacrament.
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Becoming Catholic
FUSE is for any adult in the Brainerd Lakes area who desires to dive deeper into the faith and learn more about what our faith really means. FUSE is engaging, truthful, exciting, and at times even surprising!