Family Faith Formation Information & Registration
“Family Catechesis…precedes, accompanies and enriches all other forms of catechesis. Thus, there cannot be too great an effort on the part of Christian parents to prepare for this ministry of being their own children’s catechists and to carry it out with tireless zeal.”
-Pope St. John Paul II, Catechesi Tradendae
Faith Formation Registration Closed
Registration for K-6 Family of Faith (including First Holy Communion), Confirmation Year 1, and Confirmation Year 2 is closed for the 2025/26 year.
Missed registration? Please contact the Family Life Coordinator, Dominic Salamida at flc@nocateecatholic.com to inquire about registration options. Thank you!
More about our program:
Parents are called and empowered by Christ to fulfill their mission to proclaim the Gospel of Life and to help their children grow closer to Him and better understand God’s love for them. Our Family Faith Formation program centers on the importance of parents as their child’s primary catechists. We offer the most engaging and inspiring resources for families with children in Kindergarten through 6th grade and plan community gatherings for fellowship and experiential prayer.
For our families of 7th and 8th graders we have Confirmation Preparation sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays, respectively. During these two years of preparation, the Confirmation Team presents candidates with a deeper understanding of their faith and journeys with them as they seek to deepen their discipleship in Christ. These sessions include prayer, teachings, small group sharing and testimonies of the Holy Spirit’s work in one’s life. Come Holy Spirit!
“Parents, you have been entrusted with a treasure of faith to pass on to your precious children with the support of the Church and other families! This year you will experience renewed joy in Christ as you nurture faith in the hearts of your children and grow in friendship with other families. We are here for you all along the way! God bless!” (Dominic Salamida and the Faith Formation Team)
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– COMING SOON: A NEW CURRICULUM!
– Monthly Family Lesson Meetings, families can choose either Thursday or Sunday option each month starting in September
– Weekly Mass Attendance and other Parish Activities/ Celebrations
– Additional Immediate Preparation for those children receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and Holy Communion
- Required Parent Only Orientation Meeting (for K-6 and First Holy Communion): September 4, 2025 6pm-7:15pm or September 7, 2025 3pm-4:15pm
- Family Lesson Meetings: Thursday, September 18th or Sunday, September 21st
6th Grade Option: If you have a student who is entering the 6th grade, you may choose the Blaze/Masterpiece program for girls or the Fraternus program for boys instead of K-6 Family of Faith. Both of these programs are “in class” options that are held on Wednesday nights.
If you would like to register your 6th grader for Blaze/Masterpiece or Fraternus, please select this option on the form. The Required Parent Only Orientation for Blaze/Masterpiece and Fraternus is September 3rd @ 6pm.
Confirmation Preparation will consist of:
– Confirmation Year 1 weekly meetings (Wednesday evenings)
– Weekly Mass Attendance and other Parish Activities/ Celebrations
– Service Hour Completion (15 hours)
Required Parent Only Orientation Meeting: September 3rd @ 6pm
First class for students: September 17th @ 6pm
Confirmation girls participate in the Blaze/Masterpiece program and boys participate in the Fraternus program. Both meet separately on Wednesday nights.
– Confirmation Year 2 weekly meetings (Sunday evenings)
– Weekly Mass Attendance and other Parish Activities/ Celebrations
– Service Hour Completion (15 hours)
Student’s first class: September 21st, 6pm-8pm
To certify a previous year of faith formation other than at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, please submit a letter from the church of attendance no later than August 15th to the Family Life Office. Otherwise, students will be placed in Confirmation Year 1.
