Children & Youth
Growing in Faith. Building Community. Walking with Christ.
At Christ Our Light, we believe faith formation is a lifelong journey. We help young people grow in their faith through engaging lessons, community-building, and hands-on experiences.
ATTENTION ALL ENTERING GRADES K-5 –
VBS: July 6-9, 2026
Gather Daily: 5PM Meal
| 5:30-7:30PM VBS Programming
Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls— where kids will dive into an unforgettable adventure discovering the nature of God! Through four fun-filled evenings of games, crafts, activities, and hands-on experiences, children will grow rooted in a relationship with God—a steady, safe place in the midst of life’s storms.
2026-27 FIRE Registration
FIRE (Families In Religious Education)
Faith formation isn’t just for kids—it’s for the whole family! This comprehensive program provides dynamic faith experiences for all ages, from young children to adults.
Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Our FIRE program provides dynamic faith experiences on select Wednesdays throughout the faith formation year.
Through engaging activities, Bible stories, and hands-on learning, children in Kindergarten through 6th grade grow in their relationship with Jesus and the Church.
- Register for 2026-27 FIRE
- Medical Release Form (for K-11 Students)
For more information, contact Kevin Sharpe, Director of Faith Formation.
Grades 7th through 11th
Middle and high school students meet on select Wednesdays during the faith formation year for deeper discussions, community-building, and exploring faith in a way that’s relevant to their lives.
Medical Release Form (for K-11 Students)
For more information, contact Kevin Sharpe, Director of Faith Formation.For more information, contact Matthew Kehrer, Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries.
All Adults and Parents
All are welcome to join these faith formation discussion sessions during FIRE nights—because growing in faith is a lifelong journey! Sessions take place on scheduled FIRE nights from 6:30-7:30PM (see the parish calendar for dates and topics).
FIRE ADULT SESSION DATES:
TBD
These sessions run alongside our K-5 and 6-11 FIRE programs, making it easy for all ages learn and grow in faith.
Faith
Formation
For more information, please contact:
Kevin Sharpe
Director of Faith Formation
kevins@christourlightmn.org |
763-265-4933
Matthew Kehrer
Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
matthewk@christourlightmn.org | 763-265-4931