FAITH FORMATION
ADULT CONFIRMATION
If you are baptized Catholic, 19 y.o or older, and have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, this might be the class for you. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated each year. Contact Heather Derenzo at hderenzo@stignatiussac.org or 916-482-9666 ext. 1014.
CHILDREN
(Kindergarten - 8th Grade)
Religious Education - Our parish offers a Religious Education Program for school-age children (Kindergarten to Junior High) on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This program gives children different opportunities to learn about God, and to grow in their faith and spiritual development.
If you would like to register, please click on the button below, print, fill out, and submit the form to the Parish Office.
Registration forms for the 2024-2025 year is now available!
JUNIOR-HIGH CONFIRMATION
Confirmation is a two-year process undertaken at the Junior High level in our parish school or through our Parish Religious Education Program. Students are required to attend Pre-Confirmation in their first year in order to be considered a candidate for Confirmation in the second year.
More details on how to sign up are above in the Religious Education Registration Packet.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
This program is for adults who are already catechized and need only to be confirmed.
We offer this program once a year starting in January.
For more information, contact Heather Derenzo at hderenzo@stignatiussac.org.
RCIA for CHILDREN
The Children’s RCIA Program is for school age children who have missed Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
This program is offered on Sundays from
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. A parent or guardian is required to attend classes.
For more information about this program, please contact the Catechetical Office.
More details on how to sign up are above in the Religious Education Registration Packet.
RCIA for ADULTS
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children
A process designed to assist people who wish to become members of the Catholic Church or wish to complete the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
This class is for adults that are seeking to become Catholic or to complete Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
If you are interested, please contact Heather Derenzo, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation at (916) 744-5177, or email hderenzo@stignatiussac.org.
Adult Education - Our parish offers a variety of adult education opportunities throughout the year for adults who wish to deepen their faith and grow in their spiritual life.
Catholics Come Home - This program is for anyone who has been alienated from the Catholic Church and wishes to return. This program is offered once a year as need arises.
Children's Liturgy of the Word During Mass
Our parish offers a program from October to April for school-age children (K-6th grade) at 9:30 a.m. Mass.
The children are dismissed with an Adult Catechist prior to the Liturgy of the Word and are invited to reflect on the Sunday Scripture readings according to their age level.
Volunteers Needed
The Religious Education Program and
Children's Liturgy of the Word are always
in need of people who would like to share
their time and talents with the young of our Parish. Those interested in volunteering must submit
fingerprints via Live Scan and take online Safe Environment Training.
Click the button below for more information on how to complete these steps.
Photo Release Form
Throughout the year we like to take pictures
of the kids going through our Faith Formation
programs, but only with consent from either
Parents or a legal Guardian.
Photos may appear for the purpose of publicity
or advertisement.
Faith Formation Team
