Parents play a vital role in the faith formation of their children. We encourage parents to attend Mass with their children on Sundays, participate in parish family events, and actively participate in the faith formation program.

Consider serving as a Missionary, Hospitality, Food Team, Home Study Volunteer, taking a holy hour of Adoration during your child’s class time, or in other ways to support the program. We ask parents to support their children in their faith journey by regularly praying with them, talking to them about their faith, and setting a good example of Catholic living.
 

Faith Formation Handbook 2023-24

Zion Nights

Once a month, our separate Faith Formation programs converge together for Zion Night*, which is our monthly Family Night of Prayer. Zion has community dinner, great speakers, and time for prayer, replacing the regularly scheduled Faith Formation program for that week. Attendance is still taken these evenings, but it is a time for the family to pause from the busy weekly schedule and gather in community and for prayer.

Learn more about Zion

*There is no Edge during Zion weeks because Zion IS faith formation for those weeks. The official attendance policy for teens and their families is their presence at 4/8 Zions during the year. 

Home Study Program

Home study family option available FOR FIRST YEAR TEENS ONLY. 
Book and Video Family Catechesis. Our home study students will have the opportunity to gather weekly for Encounter and monthly at Zion. 

Register for Home Study

Our Confirmation program is for those in high school entering their second year of Faith Formation and intending to begin Sacrament Preparation. 

Note: Because of our large group's size, priority will be given to those in their year of Confirmation (10th grade and above) for the on-campus programs.

We are focused on helping teens become strong and faithful Catholic adults. Therefore, our program is designed to do three things: 

• Teach the Catholic faith
• Allow teens the opportunity to encounter Christ
• Help teens begin to live as disciples of Christ through the Catholic faith.

To learn more about Confirmation and requirements, click here.

Please note: CONFIRMATION PREPARATION TAKES PLACE FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY ON SUNDAY EVENINGS ALONGSIDE LIFE TEEN. 

Anyone who is a practicing Catholic in good standing, knowledgeable about the teachings of the Catholic Church, and willing to teach others about the faith.

Get involved! We have over 2,600 students in our program and have a Faith Formation staff that is less than that of a baseball team.

We ask that all parents get involved in some aspect of our program - whether it be a weekly, monthly, or even quarterly commitment. There is something for everyone to do, and our programs can only be successful with the help and support of our volunteers.

We will provide a 50% discount as an incentive for those who wish to offer their help weekly as a Missionary.

A Missionary (Small Group Leader) will meet with their group of teens every class to guide them in discussions and answer their questions as able. 

The Archdiocese asks that you go through Safe Environment Training. This consists of a criminal background check and three 30-minute training sessions intended to help adult volunteers be more equipped to protect the youth. This is required for all adult volunteers and staff.