Faith Formation

Faith Formation

“All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life

we find that He is the best example.”

- St. Teresa of Avila


Growing your Life as a Disciple of Christ


The Faith Formation Office supports the religious education and sacramental preparation needs of all our parishioners.  Every person in our pews, every Catholic in our parish community, child or adult, is on their own journey toward Christ and a life of discipleship, and we are here to strengthen and guide you on your journey.

Our parish Faith Formation classes, Sacramental preparation, RCIA classes and catechists are lead by our Pastoral Assistant of Faith Formation, Mrs. Amy Parent.

Here's a quick explanation about what our Faith Formation programs offer:
  • Adults: We offer ongoing bible studies in each season. Pro-life Groups, hospitality groups, retreats and conferences with outside speakers.
  • Teen Youth Group: Teens meet regularly to focus on scripture, prayer and service.
  • Children: We follow the Spirit of Truth curriculum. 
  • Young Adult Group: Meet with fellow single and married Catholics ages 18-40 to support, learn and encourage one another in the Faith.

Faith Formation Events

Teen Links for Slips and Payments

Common Questions

  • How do I get my infant baptized?

    Read through our Sacrament of Baptism web page, fill out the Infant Baptism Intake Form, and contact the Parish Office. We'll help you schedule a date, take the Baptism preparation class, and sort through the necessary paperwork.

  • How do I get my older child baptized (7 years old or older)?

    Contact the Parish Office to register for our Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for Children program. 

  • When do Faith Formation Classes for Grades K-8 begin?

    Registration/enrollment will begins in August and be open until Catechetical Sunday, the third Sunday in September. All families must be registered and active members of the parish. All candidates for First Communion (second grade) must present a copy of their baptismal certificate at the time of enrollment/registration.

  • What is Sacramental Preparation?

    Sacramental Preparation classes are for students preparing for First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation. All candidates for Sacramental preparation must provide a parish sealed notification of their baptismal certificate at the time of enrollment/registration. If you have questions, please contact our Parish Office. 

  • How do I register my child for First Communion?

    Fill out the annual Faith Formation form. The completed form should be returned directly to the parish office.

  • How do I register my child for Confirmation?

    Fill out the annual Faith Formation registration form. The completed form should be returned directly to the parish office.

  • How do I register my teenager for Youth Ministry?

    Include these students on the regular  Faith Formation Registration Form. 

  • Do I really need to fill out a new form? I was in last year’s program

    Yes – even if your information hasn’t changed from last year, the Archdiocese of Seattle requires us to have current emergency medical release information on file. 

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