Our Parish offers religious education and sacramental prep for our children to learn and explore their faith: Children’s Faith Formation (CFP) and Sacramental Preparation (SP). Sacramental Prep class is open to all second graders who wish to prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion.

Come join us! Call Kathy McKernan at 816-537-6990 x306

For questions email Kathy, kmckernan@holyspiritmo.org or call 816-537-6990 ext. 306

We offer the following programs for additional religious education. Our programs are tailored to a child’s learning style to draw them closer to Jesus.

Children’s Faith Formation Program (CFP)

Children’s Faith Formation is much more than simply “teaching religion.” While each lesson provides the children with a comprehensive understanding of our Catholic faith, we believe it is just as important to learn how to live our faith and put our beliefs into action. Each week children will be challenged to put the Gospel into action. This important step will help the children to recognize that faith is not meant to be isolated or compartmentalized. Faith is meant to be lived. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6pm-7:30pm for kindergarten through fifth grades.

2023-2024 CFP Calendar: Download
Handbook: Download

Sacramental Preparation Program (SP):

Kathy McKernan, 816-537-6990

This Program is designed to assist the Parents in the preparation of their children to receive the gifts of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Children attend classes September through early May. Children are of the age of seven or their second-grade year. Parents are invited to attend Parent Gatherings to help aid them in their child’s spiritual growth. We also have two Parent/Child Workshops about Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Each is filled with activities for the Parent and Child to grow closer to Jesus during this journey.

First Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated during the Lenten season.

First Eucharist: The Sacrament of First Eucharist (First Communion) is celebrated during the Easter Season at a scheduled Mass.

2023-2024 Sacramental Prep calendar: Download

Children’s Liturgy Of The Word

Kathy McKernan, 816-537-6990

On Sundays at 10:30 Mass (September-May), children 3-7 years of age are dismissed from Mass to participate in a separate Liturgy of the Word designed for them. The program is led by volunteers from the parish community. The team is always looking for more volunteers. If you would like to help, please call Kathy at the Parish Office.