Children's Liturgy
Each Saturday at the 5:15 p.m. Mass and each Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. Mass from September through May, St. Elizabeth's has a special liturgical session for children in Pre-K through 1st grade. Children's Liturgy of the Word offers an opportunity for the children to hear age-appropriate reflections on the Scripture readings. The session is led by adult volunteers who have a desire to help children be formed in the Catholic Faith. All Volunteers must complete the Diocesan Safe Environment training and background check.
| Contact | Coordinator Libby Charvat 785-643-5237 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Grades 1-5
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Early formation in the faith is vital in the spiritual formation of a child. Parish Religious Education classes for Grades 1-5 are held weekly on Wednesday nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., September through May. The goal of this ministry is to develop in our young people the desire for prayer, understanding of the sacraments, scripture and teaching of church doctrine on the level of each child's ability to understand. The parish is blessed with a very fine staff of teachers who are dedicated to teaching. If you are interested in becoming a teacher or registering your child(ren) for PRE, please reach out to the contact below.
Bishop Vincke, through prayer and consultation, has decided that as a Diocese we will proceed with the concept of the “restored order of the sacraments of initiation”. Baptism will continue to be offered at infancy, Reconciliation will continue to be offered in 2nd grade, but Confirmation and First Communion will be offered in 3rd grade in one Rite/Celebration. We will have four years to make the transition to the restored order.
The following is how we are planning to implement the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation.
- (2026-2027) first adjustments.
-First Reconciliation and First Communion will continue to be offered in 2nd grade.
-Confirmation will be offered to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
-As has been the practice, Confirmation students will receive the sacrament in the parish where
their family are registered members.
- (2027-2028) next phase of adjustments.
-First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade.
-First Communion will be delayed until 3rd grade.
-Confirmation will be offered in 4th 5th and 6th grades.
-Again, Confirmation students will receive the sacrament in the parish where their family are
registered members.
- (2028-2029) final phase of adjustments.
-First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade.
-Confirmation will be offered in 3rd and 4th grade.
-At that same Mass, 3rd graders will also receive their First Communion.
This will complete the transition and from that time forward, the “restored order” will be in place. Which means Baptism will be offered at infancy, First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade, and Confirmation and First Communion will be offered in 3rd grade in one Rite/Celebration.
26-27 REGISTRATION COMING SOON
| Contact | Director of Religious Education (Grades 1-6) Robyn Clark 785-577-9485 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Confirmation Preparation
Parish Confirmation Preparation Religious Education classes are held approximately every other Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., September through May. These classes are dedicated to preparing the students for Confirmation, which is scheduled at the end of the year. Confirmation preparation includes retreat, service hours, and a thorough understanding of the commitment the student is about to make. If you are interested in becoming a Confirmation Prep PRE teacher or registering your child(ren), please contact the below.
Bishop Vincke, through prayer and consultation, has decided that as a Diocese we will proceed with the concept of the “restored order of the sacraments of initiation”. Baptism will continue to be offered at infancy, Reconciliation will continue to be offered in 2nd grade, but Confirmation and First Communion will be offered in 3rd grade in one Rite/Celebration. We will have four years to make the transition to the restored order.
The following is how we are planning to implement the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation.
- (2026-2027) first adjustments.
-First Reconciliation and First Communion will continue to be offered in 2nd grade.
-Confirmation will be offered to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
-As has been the practice, Confirmation students will receive the sacrament in the parish where
their family are registered members.
- (2027-2028) next phase of adjustments.
-First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade.
-First Communion will be delayed until 3rd grade.
-Confirmation will be offered in 4th 5th and 6th grades.
-Again, Confirmation students will receive the sacrament in the parish where their family are
registered members.
- (2028-2029) final phase of adjustments.
-First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade.
-Confirmation will be offered in 3rd and 4th grade.
-At that same Mass, 3rd graders will also receive their First Communion.
This will complete the transition and from that time forward, the “restored order” will be in place. Which means Baptism will be offered at infancy, First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade, and Confirmation and First Communion will be offered in 3rd grade in one Rite/Celebration.
26-27 REGISTRATION COMING SOON
| Contact | Religious Education Coordinator (Confirmation Preparation) Luci Larson 785-825-7374 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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OCIC - Order of Christian Initiation of Children
OCIC will be scheduled on an individual basis. There will be videos to watch on Formed.org and then the child and one or both parents will meet with the DRE once per month to discuss and answer questions.
Please note that First Reconciliation for all OCIC students is on Wednesday January 27, 2027 at 6:45 PM.
Students must ALSO attend the regular PRE classes for their age.
PRE for grades 1-5 is on Wednesday evenings and Confirmation Prep PRE (grades 6 and up) is on Sunday evenings. See additional schedules for these classes.
Each OCIC child will need to decide whether they will
Join OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) candidates at Easter Vigil Mass
OR
Join the 2nd graders on Sunday, April 11
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR STUDENT(S) IN GRADES 1-5 OR CONFIRMATION PREP ABOVE AS APPROPRIATE AND BE AWARE OF THE ADDITIONAL OCIC CLASSES NEEDED.
| Contact | Religious Education Coordinator (Grades 1-5) Robyn Clark 785-577-9485 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Catholic Schools
We are blessed to have high quality Catholic Schools in Salina. To find out more about our Catholic grade school, please click the St. Mary's Grade School link below or call 827-4200. To find out more about our Catholic Junior High and High School please click the Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School link below or call 827-4422.
Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School
CYO
The Salina Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) is open to high school age students who are interested in growing and sharing their faith with their peers.
The Salina CYO meets the first three Sundays of each month during the school year, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm, downstairs at St. Mary's Parish Hall. There are nights where speakers come and share their faith story, or life experience. Some meetings we have discussions to deepen our faith experience. We have several fun nights including Halloween and Christmas parties, as well as theme-based parties. Every night we share stories about when/where God has touched our lives. We have our own youth Praise and Worship band. We end each meeting with night prayer from the liturgy of hours.
Every year Salina CYO participates in a service project.
The BIG Events for Salina CYO include: Diocesan CYO Convention, Prayer & Action, National Catholic Youth Conference, Retreats! We have several fundraisers throughout the year to help pay for some of the big trips. Some fund-raisers we do: Dillons Cards, Games at the River Festival, Bake Sales.
Join us on our Facebook page! Salina CYO
| Contact | Salina CYO Coordinators Renee & Chris Thompson 785-201-2407 785-201-7945 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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OCIA
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Anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church or learning more about their Faith is invited to attend OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). This is a process whereby the candidates participate in a year long program culminating in their acceptance in the Church during the Easter Vigil service. They enter the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Classes meet most Sundays at 11:30am in the parish basement.
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| Contact | Deacon Dcn. Mark LeValley 785-452-2108 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Adult Faith Formation
Throughout the year, there are opportunities for adults to attend classes that focus on various past and current topics within the Catholic Church. Classes are typically held on Thursdays in the Parish Hall from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Specific class information is published within the weekly parish bulletin.
Click to watch our Adult Faith Formation Videos
| Contact | Pastor 785-825-5282 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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