Faith Formation
Lifelong Faith Formation.
Welcome to the online site for Faith Formation registration. The fees listed are there to support the ministry we provide. No one is ever denied a sacrament or access to our programs for financial reasons. We welcome students from all local churches seeking an encounter with Jesus Christ and who want to be change makers and disciples. Are you ready?
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
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!
Welcome 2024-2025
Welcome back! This year, our program will focus on creating mentor connections via small group conversations, powerful testimonials from faith witnesses, and many opportunities for a hands-on religion experience. This year we will continue using the Sophia Institute as a family based program – now in English, Spanish and bilingual.
Our Faith Formation night will be conducted on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:20pm. The 4:30-5:00pm is open to families and students with snacks and refreshments in the Parish Center and is optional, but a great way to be there on time and have a short break before class begins. The K-5 kids and 6-9 students will all report to the school – through the Parish Center doors – on the side facing the church. There will be various sessions throughout the year, and we ask that students attend as many as possible for a total of 42 hours instruction in order to successfully finish the faith formation year.
This year, we’re also incorporating a parent component into our Faith Formation curriculum. Fr. Ross and Fr. Luke will hold parent sessions in the conference room at the school for all parents.
We will provide family/service opportunities in addition to the class and group sessions, which will be conveyed to you during the school year. I encourage you to attend as many of these family/service programs as possible since seeing your parents actively engaging is the most effective thing for a young person’s religious growth.
On behalf of our entire team,
Erika Rey, DRE
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.