Education & Faith Formation
The mission of the Education and Faith Formation Commission is to encourage our families through
our words and examples to live their faith in every day life. We will guide our young people to
a better understanding of our church as family and a better sense of belonging. Through prayer,
education and encouragement, we will help our families through a process of religious education
to know and love God. For information about the programs listed below, contact the Parish office.
Infant Baptism Preparation
Baptism preparation classes are held four times per year utilizing the book What Do you Ask of
God's Church by Liguori Publishing.
Sunday Little Church
This program is for all 3 and 4 year olds of the parish. They learn about our faith and themselves
each week through song, activity, and stories. Material comes from the I am Special series from
Our Sunday Visitor Publishing. Classes began in October.
Young Adult Formation
This program is designed for those aged 18-30+ looking to enrich their faith. This group meets twice per month
in the Parish Center.
Adult Formation
We offer many options for enrichment, bible study, and formation for adults. All are presently meeting in the
parish center, however, if there is interest, people can meet in their homes too. Please contact the Parish Office
for more information on the available programs.
Elementary Religious Education
Designed for any child K-5th grade not enrolled in a Catholic School, this program meets Tuesdays
from 4:30 until 6:15pm every week in the parish center and is based on We Believe from
Sadler Publishing. A home study program is also available.
Sacrament Preparation
CONFIRMATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST are offered together to all 2nd grade students of the parish, whether
enrolled in Bay Area Catholic Schools, home schooled in religion or enrolled in our religious education program.
All Sacraments are received in your home parish. We also accept registration for any student grades 3-12 in
need of these sacraments. Material for this program comes from Together in Jesus - Confirmation & First
Eucharist by Pflaum Publishing.
RECONCILIATION is offered during the fall to all of our families every year. The material is used at home
to review or learn about reconciliation. There are also 2 class sessions and a review the evening before a
Communal Reconcilliation Service. Material comes from Reconciliation - We are your People, the
Sheep of your Flock by RCL Publishing.
Catechist Certification
Interested in becoming a catechist? Training and enrichment opportunities are available
through the diocese and the parish:
Basic Orientation (Diocesean): Courses include Catholic Identity/Foundation of Faith, Catholic Approach
to Scripture, Catechesis and the Call of the Catechist, Catechetical Techniques, and Lesson Planning/Classroom Management.
Intermediate Certification (Diocesean): Topics are given in two hour workshops providing an
introduction to the core doctrines of our faith and the core methodology needed to become and effective catechist.
Full Certification (Diocesean): Awarded when all topics under Intermediate level are completed.
This is a 3 year certification, renewable with an additional 24 hours of study.
Ongoing Certification (Diocesean): Awarded upon completion of additional hours of theology, Scripture,
catechetics and catechetical methodology and spiritual renewal.
Echoes of Faith (Video Series): Can be completed at the catechists pace through the parish. Courses include
Getting Started as a Catechist, Roles of the Catechist, The Person of the Catechist,
Methodology based on grade level, and Introduction to the Learner.