Faith Formation

Lifelong Faith Formation.
Teaching, learning, and sharing the Catholic faith is ongoing. Whether you say education, formation, spiritual growth, knowledge of faith – all are indicative of the goals and purpose of religious education for children. It is our desire that every child who comes through our programming has an opportunity to meet Jesus – to come to know Him in a deep and personal way. We pray that every child understands that he or she is a Beloved Child of God – loved for who they are – not for what they can do.
We are here to support parents – the first catechists in their children’s lives – as they teach and live a life of discipleship in Christ. Our catechists are volunteers – parents, grandparents, adults and teens – all sharing the love of God and their faith in Jesus with the children of our parish.
Family Registration Form
Saint Jude and San Esteban (and other guest parishioners) Faith Formation Program: Grades K-9
Saint Julia and other parishes: Grades 6-9

2025 – 2026
This year focuses on the moral life and what it means to live the way God wants us to live. From the Ten Commandments to the Beatitudes to the Great Commandment, throughout salvation history, God has provided us with models for living virtuously. Ultimately, He sent us Christ Himself, who gives us the perfect model of holiness and calls us to live like Him and in Him.
Important Links
2024-2025 – Family of Faith Volume II: The Sacraments
In every way, the Sacraments are about God’s love, fully revealed in Jesus Christ. The seven Sacraments—the foundation of Christian living—are the focus of Volume II of Family of Faith.
2023-2024 – Family of Faith Volume I: The Profession of Faith
Families learn this year about events that took place thousands of years ago. But the story of salvation history is not just in the past: it continues to take place in our lives in a deeply personal way. In the beginning, God created the universe out of nothing, and God continues to create throughout all ages each and every time a human person is conceived. And just as God spoke to our fathers in faith and showed them His plan of salvation, God still speaks to us and calls us to become part of the story of His saving love. These are not distant events to be memorized, but rather life-giving truths to be lived each day. God has called us each by name—this is the story of salvation history. This is our story!
Legal Stuff – Flocknote and Church Permissions
These are the specific questions asked when registering on Flocknote.
This authorization form shall serve as parental permission for the use of name, likeness, photographic, and/or video image of a child/youth where such permission is required. I grant permission to Saint Jude to use my child’s/youth’s information via the Flocknote Form.
I may also grant permission to Saint Jude to use my child’s/youth’s name (as selected above), likeness, photographic, and/or video image in the production of the select media/programs.
I understand that if, for whatever reason, at any point in time, I decide to revoke this agreement, and I so notify Saint Jude Parish in writing, all references to my child/youth (i.e.: name, likeness, photographic, and/or video image) will no longer be used. I understand that web page references and web page photographic images will be removed within thirty (30) days of the written notification. I understand that St. Jude Parish is not responsible for access to the internet information or downloads made by users using the web prior to this removal of web references (i.e.: name, likeness, photographic, and/or video image). I further understand that my child’s/youth’s name, likeness, photographic, and/or video image may continue to be used in any publications already printed or published prior to my revocation of consent provided herein. I also understand that adult supervisors, coaches and/or activities sponsors may take photographic or video images of my child/youth during athletic, and/or program or extracurricular activities, for purposes of newsworthiness, post-secondary athletic or academic grants or scholarships, and for which I provide my consent. I understand that no financial or other compensation will be paid for any photo, video or work product used. Additionally, other parents, adults, and third parties may attend and take photographs and/or video of public events and activities. Finally, I understand that such parties are not within the control of St. Jude Parish to direct or limit the use of any photographic or video image taken or obtained by them which may include images of my child/youth.
Other Sacraments
CONFIRMATION
We celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation each year with our bishop. We are inviting young people in grades 9-11 to consider getting confirmed.
MATRIMONY
We love celebrating the love between two people! Contact us to learn more about how the church supports strong and healthy marriages.
FIRST EUCHARIST
Children in third grade are usually prepared for First Holy Communion. Any child in third grade or older requesting first communion can be added to our preparation classes.