Faith Formation for Children and Youth
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. PS 127:3
The Catholic Church recognizes that the parents have primary responsibility for the religious education of their children. It is within family life that children learn about God, love for others, share prayer, learn about sacrifice and service, and celebrate sacraments together—including the Sunday Eucharist each week.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
For children ages 4 (by September 1) through 5th grade
Vacation Bible School 2025
TRUE NORTH: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World
June 23-27, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12 Noon
Plan to join us for an amazing Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS will show our young people that Jesus is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!
Registration forms for participants and youth leaders are now available below and in the kiosk.
Children ages 4 (by 9/1/25) through 4th grade (completed June 2025) are welcome.
Cost is $50 per child or $120 per family (3 or more children).
ADULT, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
It truly takes a village to make VBS happen. Please consider helping. Youth in grades 5-8 are welcome as assistants, and youth in grades 9-12 are welcome as small group leaders or assistants. For more information, contact Kim Roering in the parish office at kim.roering@stpascals.org (651.774.1585).
Participant Registration Packet
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMMING (2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR)
Elementary and Middle School
The Faith Formation program, geared for public and home-schooled children in grades one through eight, is held on Wednesday evenings. Classes meet September through the beginning of May from 6:30 to 7:45 PM.
Note that there are 3 forms to be completed:
- FAMILY INFORMATION FORM—1 per family
- INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM—1 per child enrolling
- AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT AND RELEASE FOR USE OF VISUAL LIKENESSES AND ORIGINAL WORKS OF MINORS—1 per child enrolling
REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 1st!
However, as we need to allocate appropriate space for each group, it is essential to have a clear picture of our faith formation numbers sooner rather than later. Fees will not be collected until after August 1.
For more information, or if you have questions or concerns, please contact Kim Roering in the parish office.
FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Children in grade 2 and older during the 2024-2025 school year are welcome to prepare for and celebrate
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
For more information contact Kim Roering in the parish office.
First Eucharist
First Eucharist is celebrated yearly with active, participating parishioners and their families. There are group preparation sessions and a retreat for families with a second grader (or older) preparing for this sacrament. Families will complete a preparation workbook at home. It culminates in the celebration of First Eucharist.
First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation is celebrated yearly with active, participating parishioners and their families. There are group preparation sessions and a retreat for families with a second grader (or older) preparing for this sacrament. Families will complete a preparation workbook at home for this sacrament. The curriculum for this preparation focuses on healing relationships.
- FIRST SACRAMENTS REGISTRATION FORM—1 per child enrolling
- AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT AND RELEASE FOR USE OF VISUAL LIKENESSES AND ORIGINAL WORKS OF MINORS—1 per child enrolling
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Confirmation consists of sessions beginning in the middle of 9th grade and concluding in the winter of 10th grade. Older candidates are also welcome.
Stay tuned for more information for upcoming Confirmation sessions.
Confirmation I Invitation Confirmation I Registration Form Confirmation Code of Conduct
Confirmation Social and Digital Media Permission Form