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The Faith Formation Program

Faith Formation provides religious instruction and spiritual formation for boys and girls in grades 1 to 6. Children have the opportunity to learn the teachings of the Catholic Church, grow in love for God, praise God as members of our parish community, and cultivate faith-based friendships. The primary goal of our program is to help children develop a relationship with God that supports, sustains, challenges, and nurtures them throughout their lives. Our program consists of weekly classes, seasonal celebrations and special activities such as a rosary-making project and a Christian commemoration of the Passover meal.

Walking in faith is a lifelong process, and children need ongoing formation as they grow so that their faith can grow according to their questions and illusions. Students do not "finish" their religious education once they have made First Communion, any more than they "finish" their academic education once they have learned to read. Our program prepares you for a lifelong journey of faith!

Faith Formation classes meet from September to May, with the following schedule:

• SPANISH CLASSES Students in grades 1-6, First & Second year of Sacramental preparation meet every Wednesday from 4:45pm to 6:00pm at the St. Joseph School
• ENGLISH CLASSES: Students in grades1-6, First & Second year of Sacramental Preparation and regular grade levels meet every Wednesday,from 6:30pm to 7:45pm
• STUDENTS IN Grades & and 8: This class meets every Wednesday from 6:30p to 7:45pm. Please visit https://www.sjcpinole.church/youth-programs

for information and how to register.

Classes will start this year on September 20, Wednesday for Both Spanish & English classes GRADES 1 to 6 with a Welcome mass in church at 5:30pm.

Classes fill up early, so please register early to secure your first-class choice. You will be sent confirmation of your registration and at the beginning of September. The parent or guardian must accompany the child to the first class of the year. All classes meet at St. Joseph's School, 1961 Plum Street, Pinole, CA 94564. Except when specified.

2023-2024 Registration Information Form (Click Here)

Please return the registration form and fee to St. Joseph Parish, 2100 Pear Street, Pinole, CA 94564.

St. Joseph Parish has established a new policy to prepare children for First Communion. We wish to make it easier for children to grow in the faith as Catholic Christians and to participate in the sacramental life of the Church. Children must participate in two years of faith formation before receiving First Communion. Therefore, children who register for the first time in September 2015 will receive First Communion in 2017.

Registration fees help us defray the costs of books, materials, and use of facilities. We do not turn away any child out of financial need - please contact us to apply for a scholarship.

Volunteers make our faith formation program possible.  Faith formation volunteers have a love for children and for God; are committed to living their Catholic faith with integrity; enjoy sharing their faith with children and encouraging them to grow in their relationship with God; participate in the liturgical life of our community; show maturity in action and attitude; and fulfill their commitment to volunteer in the faith formation program.

Would you like to share your gifts with the children of our parish in faith formation?  Download the volunteer registration form by clicking here.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Speak with Christine R. Suarez, Director of Religious Education, at (510) 741-4900 extension 1004, cs.sjcpinole@gmail.com  or Teena Posas, Director of Youth Ministry, at (510) 741-4900 extension 1010, tp.sjcpinole@gmail.com