Faith Formation is the ongoing journey of ones knowledge and practice in the faith of the Catholic Church. Our Faith Formation programs are intended to meet the person where they are in their Faith life and prepare them for the next steps.
Formation takes on many forms within the parish and school community.
- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults-Adults 18 and older who wish to finish their inititation begin the process to recieve full initiation into the Catholic Church, or those adults who need to finish the process of initiation, this program is for you. Please call the Rectory for more information and to sign up for the inquiry session typically held in September.i
- This program is ongoing throughout the year with weekly sessions beginning in September/October
- Baptism Preparation- Is held every other month in the Mural room of the school. Parents and God parents should plan to attend the in person Baptism Prep Session. Please choose one date from the link below. Please call the Rectory if you have any questions.
- Baptismal Registration form for Child
- God Parent Verification Form
- Required Formation Sessions take place every other month. Session is approximately 1 1/2 hours in length and intended for Parents and God Parents. Please call the rectory to pre register for a session or Sign up here for Baptismal Prep Session
- Parish Registration is required 4 month prior to planning a baptism > Parish Registration Form
- Faith Formation Program- All Documents for the Faith Formation Program are linked at the bottom of this page.
- This program is developmental and offers children who are enrolled in public school or home schooled the opportunity to learn about the Catholic Faith and traditions as well as participate in their Sacramental journey to full initiation into the Catholic Church.
- Classes begin when children are in Kindergarten and continue through the Sacrament of Confirmation(8th grade or older)
- Classes meet September through May on Sunday mornings at St John the Baptist School
- Sacramental Formation: Reconciliation, 1st Communion and Confirmation take place through the Faith Formation weekly program and St John the Baptist School Classroom
- Rite of Christian Initiation for Children -This program begins in January for children receiving their Sacraments that year
- This program is for children 8 years of age and older who are wishing to receive their Sacraments of Initiation
- Rite of Christian Initiation for Children -This program begins in January for children receiving their Sacraments that year
- PHYRE Youth Ministry-
- Open to youth in 6th-8th grade as well as High School through College age.
- Meets weekly
- Youth Ministry Schedule for 2020 2021 Program year
- Youth Ministry Handbook and Policy
- Youth Ministry REMIND Communication Information
- Adult Faith Enrichment - Currently on hold due to the Pandemic
- Open to all adults who wish to continue their faith journey through bible studies and seasonal reflections.
For information about the above listed Faith Formation Programming please contact the office of Faith Formation at the Rectory
Following are the links for the 2020-2021 Faith Formation Program Year- Outline, Handbook, and Calendar
Faith Formation Program Letter 2021 22
Faith Formation Registration Letter 2021 22
Faith Formation Registration Form 2021 22
Faith Formation Calendar 2020 2021 Will be updated shortly
Faith Formation Program Handbook 2020 2021 Will be updated shortly
Mrs. Jamie Sandona [email protected]