Faith Formation

Sunday School
Sunday School is offered on Sunday mornings from 9AM to 9:55AM for children ages 3 years through 5th grade. The classes are held in the education wing, up the stairs from the lounge during the academic year. Each year the Sunday School presents a Christmas Program. Come and join the fun!

FUNtastic Friday!
All St. Mark Preschool, members, friends and neighborhood kids age 3 through grade 5 are invited to come! From September to May, FUNtastic Friday meets on the third Friday of the month at 5PM - 8PM during the School year. Games, pizza, crafts and more! $4 per child, includes supper. Enter through the alley gym door.

Mothers of Preschoolers  M.O.P.S. … because mothering matters.
MOPS groups are organized by moms who believe better moms make a better world. MOPS connects mom who meet together to support each other and embrace the journey of motherhood. Our group meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 9 – 11AM Come for friendship, food, and foresight.  Childcare for ages preschool and under is available at each meeting and includes special activities for the “moppets”. We schedule one “Moms’ night out” event each month. The annual fee is $23.95, with limited scholarships available. For more information contact Angi Kauffman at kauffman_6@hotmail.com or by calling 563.579.7285.

First Communion Preparation
First Communion preparation generally takes place during the Lenten season with 1st communion taking place during the Maundy Thursday/Last Supper Service at 7PM. The class is geared toward the student at a 5th grade level (children at the discretion of their parents may participate at a younger age). Call the church office or email stmark@stmarkcares.org for more information or to register your child.

Confirmation
Confirmation is geared for students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. The students meet on Wednesdays from September thru May from 5:45PM to 7PM following the Academic/School Schedule.  Confirmation classes are taught with multiple styles of teaching to help give an array of different learning styles for opportunities for the students to excel in their preferred style of learning. After completing two years and two months in the Confirmation program, students affirm their faith publicly on Reformation Sunday, which is the last Sunday of October. To register call the church office or email tfisher@stmarkcares.org.

Breakfast Club
Middle and high school students meet for Breakfast Club on Sunday mornings at 9 in the Media Room.  This group is geared to be interactive and fun. Come and check it out between worship services.

B.I.G. (Believe in God) Youth Group
Join the fun and come to Youth Group events. Contact youth leaders Jeff & Keri Bass at rainbowkeri@gmail.com for more info about what’s coming up. You can also check LIFE, the church newsletter for upcoming events. Come and join the fun.

Searchers Bible Study
An in-depth Bible Study that meets weekly on Fridays at 10AM in the library. We welcome you to join anytime.

Theology on Tuesdays
This group meets weekly at 6:30 on Tuesday evenings and studies the Christian faith and God’s relation to the world. We welcome you to join anytime.

Life Together
This group is open to anyone facing a life challenge.  It may be illness, grief, a job loss, change in living situation, support in caregiving, or if living alone and looking for companionship with others.  The format will still include a time of sharing, devotions and a light lunch.  You are invited to join us on the second Monday of each month.