Youth Faith Formation

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will be open from June to August 31.

Children may begin preparing for First Communion as early as First Grade.

Youth may begin preparing for Confirmation as early as Sixth Grade.

Faith Formation Calendar

For Elementary Students

  • Save the date! 2024’s VBS will be August 5th - 9th, 9AM to noon.

    This year’s program is Discovery Mission - Vocation Bible School.

  • Start of class: September 17th
    Sundays 9:10-9:50AM

    Open to PreK & Kindergarten.

    Students learn about the love of God in a warm and welcoming environment alongside other young children.

  • Start of class: September 11th
    Mondays 7-8PM: Grades 1-5
    (As part of Monday Night RE)

    First communion requires two years of preparation. The first year gives students a general foundation in the faith, while the second year prepares them more immediately for the sacraments of first reconciliation and first communion.

  • Start of class: September 11th
    Mondays 7-8PM: Grades 3-5
    (As part of Monday Night RE)

    After receiving their first Holy Communion, students are welcome to go deeper into the faith on Monday nights. Catechists will guide students in deepening their prayer life, help them to understand the Bible, and will share with them Church teachings on living a moral life, all while having fun.

    Open registration year-round, just contact Rachael directly.

Contact Rachael Johnson by e-mail or phone (ext. 118) with any questions.

For Middle + High Schoolers

  • Grades 6-8 (MS Youth Group)
    Mondays 7:00-8:00 pm
    First meeting: September 11th

    Grades 9-12 (HS Youth Group)
    Sundays 5:30-7:30PM
    First meeting: September 10th

    Meetings are a blend of faith, fun, and fellowship so that our youth can strive to be future saints. This is a chance to encounter Jesus in who He really is and to ask the tough questions regarding life, the universe, and everything!

  • Grades 6-8
    Mondays 7:00-8:00pm:
    (As part of Middle School Youth Group)
    Start of class: September 11th

    Grades 9-12
    Sundays 5:30-7:30pm
    (As part of High School Youth Group)
    Start of class: September 10th

    Students prepare two years for the sacrament of Confirmation and may begin in 6th grade so as to receive the sacraments in 7th grade. Please note that attending TNTT satisfies the first year of formation, though the second year must be the parish Youth Group.

    In this sacrament, students are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. In addition to regular meetings, students must attend a retreat as part of their preparation.

    Please click here for everything you need to know regarding Confirmation paperwork and requirements.

  • Grades 6-8
    Mondays 7:00-8:00PM
    (As part of MS Youth Group)
    Start of class: September 11th

    Grades 9-12 Sundays 5:30-7:30PM
    (As part of HS Youth Group)
    Start of class: September 10th

    Grades 6-12 will attend their respective youth groups in order to prepare for first reconciliation and first communion.

    Please be aware that first communion requires two years of faith formation, so that they can more fully appreciate the Eucharist as being the “source and summit” of our faith. Students will not be prepared for first communion and confirmation in the same year.

  • More information to come!

    Our parish will be bringing a group to this event, held at St. Michael’s Parish in Olympia. Join hundreds of high school youth to experience God through community and joy, learning and prayer.

Contact Emily Curran via email or phone (ext. 106) with any questions.