St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Madison, MS

Children & Middle School Youth Ministries

Contact Mary Catherine George, Director of Children's Religious Education, for more information on any of these ministries.

PreK - 6^th Grade Children's Ministry

Children's Church

Liturgy Of The Word is offered for children, 3 years of age through kindergarten age, during each Sunday 10:30 AM Mass. Parent volunteers are the leaders.

Children's Sunday School

(September - May)
All children, 4 years old through 6^th grades, are invited to participate in Religious Education Classes each Sunday, 9:00-10:15 AM. Second graders prepare for the celebration of First Reconciliation during Advent and First Holy Communion during the Easter Season. Adult volunteers teach classes.

Vacation Bible School

VBS is held each June for children entering Kindergarten through 4^th grades. Many volunteers, adults and teens, are needed for this event.

Yahweh's Youth: Middle School Ministry for 7^th and 8^th graders

Yahweh's Youth Sunday Night Religious Education Program - 6:45-8:30 PM

(September - May)
7^th and 8^th graders are invited to worship together at the 5:30 PM Youth Mass. All youth are encouraged to share a meal together in the Family Life Center at 6:45 PM, followed by a faith-building activity time, and then Religious Education classes until 8:30 PM.

WOW! (Worship On Wednesdays) - 6:30-8:00 PM

This is our "Youth Group" night in the Family Life Center. All 7^th and 8^th graders are invited to share food, faith, and fun fellowship, each Wednesday (except Parish Dinner nights). Guests are invited.
Sports Night is the first Wednesday of every month.

Other youth activities throughout the year include service projects, spiritual events, parties and social outings, and an annual overnight youth retreat. A monthly event calendar is mailed. Join Yahweh's Youth group on Facebook and read the bulletin for current information about our activities.