Faith Formation and Christian Initiation
- Faith Formation for Children and Teens
- New participants and volunteers are always welcome. For details on the following programs,
special events, and other ministries to children, teens, and families, pick up a brochure at the
Front Desk or contact Frances Rojek, Director of Faith Formation at (510) 848-7812
K-6 Sunday Sessions.
Children in kindergarten through grade 6 meet with their catechists to break open the Sunday's gospel and learn about our faith tradition. Sessions are held Sundays, 9:15 a.m. during the school year.
Junior High Group and Senior High Group.
Young people in grades 7-8 and 9-12 meet for supper, socializing, service projects,
and spiritual and religious learning. Junior high and senior high students meet separately
for weekly lessons and gather together several times a year for excursions and prayer services.
Sundays, 6:00-7:30 p.m., during the school year.
Children's Catechumenate.
This program is for children in grade 3 and up who wish to receive the sacraments of baptism,
confirmation and eucharist at Easter. Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15 p.m., during the school year.
- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
- For those who want to be baptized in the Catholic Church or who have already been baptized in another Christian tradition and who want to become Catholic. An introduction to the stories, rituals and symbols of the Catholic community which invites those preparing for baptism or reception into the church to enter deeper into their faith journey. The community celebrates baptism/reception at Easter. Also a great update for interested spouses and lifelong Catholics.
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., beginning each September and continuing until Easter.
Contact Fr. Al Moser at
- Homecoming
- An ongoing program of welcome, listening, discussion and instruction for "former Catholics"
and those who have returned to the Church.
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., beginning each September and continuing until Easter.
Contact Fr. Al Moser at
- Adult Confirmation
- A program for Catholic adults (18+) who have been baptized and received
First Communion but have not been confirmed.
Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 4, 11, 2008.
Confirmation with Bishop Vigneron is at the 7:30 p.m., April 22, 2008.
Contact Fr. Bernie Campbell at (510) 848-7812 x202 or
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