St. Ann Children’s Ministry brings children to Jesus, forms them as disciples, and sends them to transform the world!
St. Ann Kids strives to assist you in guiding your children to grow in their relationship with Jesus and the richness of the Catholic faith.
Through our dynamic weekly programming your child will…
Develop a relationship with sacred scripture
Be introduced to Church tradition
Build Christ-centered friendships
Which program will my child participate in?
Sunday School (Ages 3 - Kindergarten)
A hands-on gospel-based program for ages 3-5 (Kinder.) We meet September-May, during the 8:00am and 10:00am Sunday Masses. Each week, children will learn songs, hear Bible stories, and create a gospel-based craft to take home.
Fees start at $90 for the first child, use the coupon code, “CMMULTI2627” to get a $20 discount when registering a second child, the total for 3 or more children caps at $190 - you do not need a coupon code when registering 3 or more children. If your two children are in different ministries (i.e. one in Sunday School and one in MSM) only use the coupon on ONE registration. If you have three or more children across different ministries, please contact Traci Hall (thall@stannparish.org) for assistance.
Classes begin in September. Classroom assignment will be sent via email closer to kick-off.
Have more questions? Email Nikki Scancella - NSCANCELLA@STANNPARISH.ORG
St. Ann Kids (1st - 4th Grade)
Our fun and engaging weekly sessions consist of large group activities, engaging Bible teachings, stories about saints, and prayer. Parents are invited to join your children at the end of the session! We offer two choices for St. Ann Kids this year:
Wednesday Night from 6:00pm-7:15pm
OR
Sunday Morning 11:30am-12:45pm
Fees start at $90 for the first child, use the coupon code, “CMMULTI2627” to get a $20 discount when registering a second child, the total for 3 or more children caps at $190 - you do not need a coupon code when registering 3 or more children. Sacramental preparation fee & Donation for Volunteer Appreciation are additional. If your two children are in different ministries (i.e. one in St. Ann Kids and one in MSM) only use the coupon on ONE registration. If you have three or more children across different ministries, please contact Traci Hall (thall@stannparish.org) for assistance.
Classes begin in September. Classroom assignment will be sent via email closer to kick-off.
Have more questions? Email Meredith Halsey - MHALSEY@STANNPARISH.ORG
WHAT IF MY CHILD NEEDS A SACRAMENT?
At St. Ann, we take the process of discipleship very seriously. Only registered and active parishioners who regularly attend programs and Mass at St. Ann can register for sacraments. We want those participating in Sacramental preparation to journey with us on a lifelong path of discipleship.
When you register your child for St. Ann Kids, we will ask you if your child is ready to begin preparing for the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation (Confession), and First Eucharist (Communion). Please make sure to read our children’s sacraments page for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Children are placed in small groups based on grade level. Each session begins with all groups coming together for games and a short teaching. Then, they break into their small groups for most of the lesson. At the end, everyone returns to the large group for a closing prayer activity.
This year, we are excited to pilot a small group with a more traditional classroom structure. This option is designed for children who may benefit from a smaller, quieter environment, a more predictable pace, and fewer transitions. It will still be just as fun and will cover the same material as the larger St. Ann Kids experience, while being thoughtfully tailored to support different learning styles.
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We meet once a week. You can choose between a Wednesday evening session or a Sunday morning session.
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We no longer offer a home study program. We believe that a crucial part of a child's faith journey is walking alongside others. St. Ann Kids is more than just studying the Catechism — it’s a fun, engaging, and supportive group environment where children grow in faith with their peers.
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All children receiving sacraments at St. Ann are required to participate in the weekly St. Ann Kids sessions as part of their sacramental preparation. The community, prayer, and formation experiences offered through St. Ann Kids are an essential part of sacramental prep and cannot be substituted elsewhere.
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If your child misses a session, we encourage you to review the recap newsletter with them. We will never assign makeup work or homework at St. Ann Kids.
REGISTER FOR ST. ANN KIDS
REGISTRATION STEPS
STEP 1 - If you have already created a profile, then move to Step 2. You must create a St. Ann profile for our parish database. You will not be able to register your child unless you (the parent) create a profile first. Please note that this does not register you and your family as parishioners of St. Ann Parish - you must complete a separate new parishioner registration in order to officially become parishioners.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the box marked “Create Account” or you will not receive a password to be able to continue with registration.
STEP 2 - If you would like to volunteer for St. Ann Kids, complete that process FIRST in order to use the volunteer discount code on your child’s registration. (Move to step 3 if not volunteering)
STEP 3 - REGISTER YOUR CHILD WITH THE LINK BELOW.
If you have already created a profile, then click “Sign In” under the picture on the registration form.
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Profiles need to be set up under the parent’s name (step 1), and then the parent will log out and go into the actual CM registration page (step 3). The parent will log in, then type in the child’s name in place of their own, and then answer all the questions they are prompted on. The page will then open for the registration.
Email Meredith Halsey or call 972-393-5544 ext. 2009 with any questions.