Children in Kindergarten through 7th grade are warmly invited to grow in faith with us at Resurrection Parish. Our faith formation classes meet on Tuesdays from 6:30–7:45 p.m., beginning September 22, 2026.

Students in 6th and 7th grade who are planning to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation the following year will begin their first year of Confirmation preparation during these Tuesday evening sessions.

We are blessed to offer small class sizes, engaging lessons, and meaningful conversations that nurture each child’s relationship with God—meeting them right where they are on their faith journey. Because our faith is lived most fully in community, we strongly encourage in-person participation, while also offering at-home options when Tuesday evenings present a scheduling challenge.

If your child is age 7 or older and has not yet been baptized, we would be honored to accompany your family as they are welcomed into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

For more information or to begin this journey, please contact

Karen Hogan at Karen.Hogan@ResCanton.org.

We look forward to growing in faith together!

At Resurrection Parish, we joyfully accompany children and families as they prepare to receive the beautiful Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. While these sacraments are traditionally celebrated in second grade, we warmly welcome older children who are ready to begin this journey.

Preparation for First Reconciliation begins on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation taking place on November 24, 2026 (alternative dates are available).

Preparation for First Holy Communion begins on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, and children will receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist on Saturday, May 1, 2027, at 1:00 pm (alternative dates are available).

Children attending public school are expected to participate in our Tuesday evening faith formation classes as part of their preparation. Children attending Catholic school are  encouraged to join these sessions as well, though at-home preparation options are available if needed.

Throughout the year, all families—both public and Catholic school—are invited to attend several special parent and child gatherings, offering meaningful opportunities to grow in faith together and deepen understanding of these sacraments.

Please note: In keeping with the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Detroit, children must participate in two consecutive years of faith formation prior to receiving these sacraments.

We are honored to walk this journey of faith with your family. If you have any questions, please contact Karen.Hogan@ResurrectionParish.net.

Confirmation: Per the Archdiocese of Detroit, Confirmation requires two years of preparation and we welcome those who are receptive to receiving this Sacrament (typically those who are in 7th and 8th grade and high schoolers). 1st year Confirmation prep is on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45 pm (Please sign up under Tuesday evening Faith Formation.) 2nd year Confirmation prep in on Sundays, from 6:30-8 pm. The 2nd year program will begin with a retreat at Resurrection on Sunday, October 4th form 4-8 pm.  Our program includes engaging presentations, small group discussions led by high school mentors, prayer and retreat experiences, and meaningful communiity outreach/service projects. Our Sacrament of Confirmation Mass will be at Resurrection Parish in the spring of 2027. 

Please note: The Archdiocese of Detroit requires two years of faith formation for children receiving sacraments. (This means they should be in our Pre-Confirmation class on Tuesday evenings or attend a Catholic School for one year prior to beginning our Sunday evening Confirmation prep class.) Feel free to reach out to Karen.Hogan@ResurrectionParish.net with questions.

Each year, we guide and walk with a group of people who are thinking about becoming Catholic, and those who want to explore the faith and ask questions. This process is called the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, or OCIA (previously called RCIA)

OCIA could be helpful if:

• You want to be baptized in the faith
• You want to join us from another faith
• You are a baptized Catholic, but haven’t received the Sacrament of Communion and/ or Confirmation
• You are a Catholic who wants to deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith

The important thing is to pray, and listen – to stay open to the many ways in which God may be calling to you. The group meets weekly October through April to reflect on the Sunday readings, learn about the Catholic faith tradition, and prayerfully discuss how it all applies to their lives. Those who decide to receive Baptism, Eucharist/Communion, and/or Confirmation will be fully welcomed into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 27th. 

To learn more and to register, Email Karen. Hogan@ResCanton.org or call the office at (734) 451-0444. 

Resurrection Parish

Men's Retreat Weekend: Fall of 2026

Women's Retreat Weekend: Spring of 2027

at

St Paul of the Cross Retreat Center

The theme for 2026-2027 will be announced soon!

Join us for a reflective and restorative retreat where we will explore how to navigate the turbulent waters of our own lives. Together, we will listen deeply to the Holy Spirit’s call to hope, peace, and inner stillness.

Weekend retreats begin on Friday with check-in at 4:30 pm. (Your room will be available at this time.) The first event of the weekend is dinner at 6:30 pm. The retreat concludes on Sunday morning after Mass (the retreat will be completed before noon.) 

For more information contact St Paul of the Cross Weekend Retreat Coordinator, Christine, at (313) 286-2802 or ccalleja@stpaulretreat.org.

Registration Link for Men's Weekend

 Registration Link for Women's Weekend

or Call (313) 286-2802 to register via phone

Won't you join us? Jesus is present there in a special way. Maybe it’s turning off the phone, maybe it’s being away from that regular routine, but I personally get a true sense of the presence of God every time I am there. If this weekend won't work for you, check out their website stpaulretreat.org and find a weekend that does, invite a friend or two and go. Either way, Jesus is there in a special way, and He's waiting to encounter you.

 - Laura Huben, Women's Retreat Captain

St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, 23333 Schoolcraft near I-96 and Telegraph provides a sacred place of hospitality and compassion where all of us are welcome. It’s a place where we can leave our smart phones, emails, and texts behind. Instead bring a copy of the bible and a good spiritual book to read. Plan on attending daily Mass; receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation; praying the rosary; listening to some preaching; meditating on what we hear in silence; learning what Hope means to each of us individually and growing in love with Jesus and learning how to share His love with others. As Catholics we look forward to Heaven and living there for eternity with God. Why not spend a couple days getting to know each other better?

- George Krinke, Men's Retreat Captain 

Join us this fall for our monthly gatherings. Additional information available soon!