Family Faith Formation
Our parish program of faith formation is designed to support and nurture the faith life of each family. As Catholics, we know that, “parents are the first and foremost educators of their children [who] educate or catechize informally, but powerfully by example and instruction.” National Catechetical Dictionary.

Our focus is meant to offer opportunities for families to share and grow in their faith together.  At a minimum, parents are asked to attend meetings and social/formational events, in addition to participating in parish life with their children through Mass, prayers, and family events.
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* Reminder: All are encouraged to have our children receive complete faith instruction from 1st through 8th grades. 
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Experience has taught us that faith formation programs succeed best where faith is a vital part of the life of the family and larger faith community.  Our Family Faith Formation Program warmly embraces parents as the first and formost educators in their child's religious formation.  It is designed to support families of children enrolled in our religious education ministries to meaningfully accompany them on their own faith journey.  Along the way, parents are invited to discover the meaning and presence of God's activity in their own lives.

Family Formation: Grades 1-6.  Parents accompany their child(ren) one time per month for instruction and lessons to be completed at home during the month.   Adult formation is offered in English on Sunday mornings (11:15 a.m. -12:20 p.m.) and in Spanish on Tuesday evenings (6:15 - 7:30 p.m.).

Sacramental Preparation:  Those in their 2nd year of Formation attend a second class on 1 Sunday a month, with a parent / guardian, to learn about the specific formation required for the reception of Reconciliation and Eucharist.

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation, adapted for children):  For those who are age 7 and older who are not yet baptized.  Please contact the Faith Formation office for details.  

Payments are requested at the beginning of the school year.  They may be made by cash, debit/credit card or by check (made out to St Patrick Parish).  Payment plans are accommodated for those who request them.   Your faithful attention to this important matter is appreciated.  
One child:  $80
Two children:  $100
Three or more children:  $120
Sacramental Prep (Year #2 First Eucharist):  $20 per student
Confirmation Conference & transpiration Fee (Yr #2):  $50 per student