• Faith Formation Registration 2026-2027

    Faith Formation Registration 2026-2027

  • As your child's primary teacher in faith, you are asked to make a special commitment to their formation. This commitment begins with attending Sunday Mass each week and Holy Day of Obligation, where our faith is lived most fully as a family. Children learn by watching their parents actively practice the faith, and regular Mass attendance shows them that worshipping God is a priority. Your commitment also includes bringing your child consistently to weekly Faith Formation classes, helping them participate with respectful behavior, and partnering with their catechist by reinforcing lessons at home and supporting the program as you are able.

  • Faith Formation Calendar

  • The 2026-2027 Faith Formation schedule is as follows: 

    Classes meet on the following Sundays: 

    September: 13, 20, 27

    October: 4, 11, 18, 25
    Circle of Grace Presentation: October 11

    November; 1, 8, 15, 22
    No class: November 29 -- Thanksgiving Break

    December 6, 13, 20
    No class: December 37 -- Christmas, Holy Day of Obligation

    January: 10, 17, 24, 31
    No class: January 3 -- Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, Holy Day of Obligation

    February: 7, 14, 21, 28

    March: 7, 14
    No class: March 21 and 28 -- Palm Sunday and Easter

    April 4, 11, 18, 25

    May: 2, 16, 23
    No class: May 9 -- Mother's Day
    Last class: May 23

    Families may also view and subscribe to the Faith Formation calendar online here: 


    👉  St. Patrick Religious Education Calendar (link opens in new tab)


    In cases of inclement weather, if Sunday Mass is held, Faith Formation will also take place.  Dates are subject to change due to parish events.  Sacramental preparation dates will be communicated separately.  

     

  • Sunday Schedule Overview 

  • Faith Formation begins after the 10:00 AM Mass.

    Families gather in the parish hall before Opening Prayer at 11:10 AM.  Parents are expected to accompany their children for Opening Prayer, as this shared prayer time helps children feel supported and reminds them that faith formation is a family commitment.  

    Schedule: 

    10:00 AM - Mass
    11:10 AM - Opening Prayer
    11:15 AM - 12:15 PM -- Classroom instruction
    12:20 AM - Closing Prayer and dismissal

    Parents are asked to return to the parish hall before 12:20 PM for Closing Prayer.  Dismissal follows immediately after prayer, with the goal of concluding before 12:30 PM. 

  • Absence Policy

  • Parents are asked to contact the DRE, Cathy Taylor, directly by email if they would like their child's absence to be marked as excused. 

    Verbal messages, even if given in person or to your child's catechist, may not reach the DRE or may be forgotten.

    Excused absences include illness, family hardship, or evacuation due to emergency orders. 

    Absences for vacations, sports, or recreation are not excused. 

    Absences will remain unexcused unless a parent contacts the DRE directly to request otherwise.  If you are okay with your child's absence remaining unexcused, there is no need to contact the DRE. 

    Please be aware that, according to the diocesan policy, excessive absences are defined as five or more class hours in any given year, or more than two class hours in a sacramental year, which includes grades 1, 2, 7, and 8. 

  • Electronic Devices

  • Students should not use electronic devices during Faith Formation unless specifically directed by their catechist.  This includes phones, tablets, gaming devices, headphones, and earbuds. 

    Electronic devices should be put away during Opening Prayer, class time, and Closing Prayer.  Headphones and earbuds should not be worn during these times.  

    If a student needs a device for medical, accessibility, or assistive communication reasons, such as text-to-speech or another tool used to communicate with those present, please let the DRE know. 

  • Safe Environment Education

  • In response to the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, our parish uses the Circle of Grace program for safe environment education.

    This diocesan-approved curriculum is designed to be integrated with religious education and supports the formation of the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.

    Circle of Grace teaches children that they live within a sacred space—their “circle of grace”—where God is present and where they are called to respect themselves and others.

    The program helps children recognize safe and unsafe situations, set healthy boundaries, and know how to seek help when needed.

    Unlike some safety programs that focus only on warning signs and dangers, Circle of Grace is rooted in our Catholic faith and emphasizes dignity, relationship, and God’s constant presence.

    The Circle of Grace program will be presented to all K–8 Faith Formation students on October 11, 2026, during their regularly scheduled classes.

  • Registration Fee

  • The registration fee helps cover the cost of student textbooks/workbhooks and the use of the parish school and hall on weekends, including utilities, custodial servives, and related expenses. 

    Fee Structure: 

    1 student: $40.00
    2 students: $70.00
    3 or more students: $100.00

    Our preferred mothod of payment is online through St. Patrick Catholic Church's OSV giving page: : Pay Faith Formation Registraion Fee Online

    This link will also appear on the Thank You page after you submit this form. 

    If you need to arrange another form of payment, or if the fee presents a hardship, plase use the "Questions or Comments" box at the end of this form or contact the DRE directly.

  • Parent Acknowledgment

  • I have read and understand the Faith Formatoin schedule, Sunday schedule, electronic device policy, absence policy, safe enbironment education information, and registration fee information.  I understand that regular Sunday Mass attendance, consitent class attendance, respectful participation, and parent partnership are part of my child's Faith Formation commitment. 

  • Family Information



    Family Last Name:      *   
    Mother's First and Last Name:   *   *   
    Mother's Religious Affiliation:   *   
    Father's First and Last Name:   *   *   
    Father's Religious Affiliation:   *   


    Your family's Mass attendance

    Please select all that apply.
            
          
             


    Contact Information

    Phone Number      *   
      
    *      
    Best email for religious education communication:   *   

    *      


    Home Address

    *      *   *   * 


    Other Information  

    If you or your child's other parent have not yet received one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation--Baptism, Eucharist, or Confirmation-- or are interested in becoming Catholic, preparation classes are available for adults.

    Adult preparation classes typically meet during the Faith Formation schedule, so parents may be able to attend while their children are in class.

    Reception of the Sacraments for adults typically take place in the spring, although the exact timing may very depending on each person's circumstances.

    If you or someone in your family would like more information about adult sacrament preparation, becomign Catholic, convalidation, or annulments, please check all that apply. The DRE will help connect you with the appropriate parish contact.

                                              


    Questions, Needs, or Comments

    Please use this field if yoiu have a question, need to share additional information, or need to reach the DRE.
       


    Important Note for Divorced/Separated Parents of Unbaptized Children:

    In accordance with diocesan policy, if a child is not baptized as a Catholic and their parents are divorced or separated, the enrolling parent must either (1) obtain written consent from the non-enrolling parent or legal guardian, or (2) provide legal documentation showing sole authority to enroll the child (such as a court order). This ensures that all legal guardians are aware of and in agreement with your child's religious formation. If this applies to your family, you will be contacted with instructions for submitting the required documentation.

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  • Student 1 Registration

    Child's First and Last Name   *   *   
    Gender      *      
    City/State of Birth   *            *   
    Birthdate   Pick a Date*   
    Age as of September this year   *   
    School Name   *   
    Grade level in school:   *   
    Grade level in religious ed.   *   

    What is the current family status of the parents?

      
     
       
    *      
        

    Who holds primary legal custody of this child?

       
      
       
    *            

    Please list any allergies or special needs your child has (ADHD, Autism, Nuts, Etc.)
       


    Sacramental Information

    Please select all that apply:


    *


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  • Student 2 Registration

    Child's First and Last Name   *   *   
    Gender      *      
    City/State of Birth   *            *   
    Birthdate   Pick a Date*   
    Age as of September this year *   
    School Name   *   
    Grade level in school:   *   
    Grade level in religious ed.   *   

    What is the current family status of the parents?

       
       
       
    *            

    Who holds primary legal custody of the child?

       
       
       
    *            


    Please list any allergies or special needs your child has (ADHD, Autism, Nuts, Etc.)
       


    Child's Sacramental Information

    Please select all that apply:


    *


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  • Student 3 Registration

    Child's First and Last Name   *   *   
    Gender      *      
    City/State of Birth   *            *   
    Birthdate   Pick a Date*   
    Age as of September this year   *   
    School Name   *   
    Grade level in school:   *   
    Grade level in religious ed.   *   


    What is the current family status of the parents?

       
       
       
    *         

    Who holds primary legal custody of the child?

       
       
       
    *            


    Please list any allergies or special needs your child has (ADHD, Autism, Nuts, Etc.)
       


    Child's Sacramental Information

    Please select all that apply:


    *


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  • Student 4 Registration

    Child's First and Last Name   *   *   
    Gender      *      
    City/State of Birth   *            *   
    Birthdate   Pick a Date*   
    Age as of September this year   *   
    School Name   *   
    Grade level in school:   *   
    Grade level in religious ed.   *   


    What is the current family status of the parents?

       
       
       
    *         

    Who holds primary legal custody of the child?

      
       
       
    *            


    Please list any allergies or special needs your child has (ADHD, Autism, Nuts, Etc.)
       


    Child's Sacramental Information

    Please select all that apply:


    *

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