Faith Formation

Faith Formation, or growing in your own faith, can be categorized in four ways:

Adult Faith Formation Youth Faith Formation Order of Christian Initiation of Adults Know Your Faith

  • For teens & adults who want more information on a specific topic.
  • Broken up into "faith surge moments" throughout the academic school year.
  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
    • pre-school age children
  • Early Elementary
    • first through fourth grades
    • includes sacramental preparation for First Communion & Reconciliation
  • EDGE
    • fifth through eighth grades
    • includes sacramental preparation for Confirmation
  • OCIA is designed for adults who desire to join the Catholic faith and for those seeking more information about the Catholic Church.
  • It can also be a method for Catholics to complete their reception of the initiation sacraments.
  • The process involves several stages, including evangelization, precatechumenate, catechumenate, purification and enlightenment, and mystagogy.
  • Emphasizes ongoing formation in our Catholic faith. Ideal for those who are interested in relearning what they forgot or maybe never realized about their faith and those who are called to the role of godparent.