Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year at The Mary Program. Forms can be found in the main entrance of the church, or printed off here.

The Mary Program runs on Monday evenings from 6:00-7:00 PM in St. Mary's School, and will begin on Sep. 21 and conclude on Apr. 19.

The Mary Program is for elementary-aged children (1st-6th grade) who don't attend St. Mary's, but would still like to receive a thorough Catholic education. Our youngsters learn about the basics of the faith (and then some), and receive sacramental prep for First Communion and First Reconciliation (if applicable). 

On top of that, 1st-3rd graders are grouped with one another and 4th-6th graders with one another, with the two group sizes typically ranging from 5-10 kids. With such small class sizes, this means your child's needs and faith-related questions will receive significantly more attention than in a normal-sized class setting. We have a group of young adult teachers who are enthusiastic about Christ and about Catholicism, and who love guiding our youth closer to heaven! They also incorporate fun games and activities, making class a blast for your child. 

With Westphalia already having a deep devotion to our Blessed Mother (hence the name), we are honored to hold a youth program in her name. Our Blessed Mother Mary loves these children more than we could ever imagine, and we hope she helps lead them ever closer to her Son. "To Jesus, through Mary!" 

Please contact Austin Fox at afox@stmarychurch.net if you have any questions about The Mary Program or would like to register your child.