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Welcome to Faith Formation & Sacrament Preparation!
Classes begin: Wed, Sept 17Time: 6:45–8:00 PM(Doors open at 6:30 PM)Drop-Off Location: West Doors (street side)Cynthia GuadianaSt. Patrick Coordinator (Español)(641) 484-3039 / Tama OfficeYou'll receive updates & cancellations via Flocknote Texts and/or Email. If a date needs to change on the schedule you will be notified.We’re so glad to be walking with your family in faith this year! Here’s everything you need to know as we kick off the new year!
General Reminders
- Phones: Please remind kids — no phones during class.
- Water Bottles: Feel free to send one! It helps cut down on hallway traffic.
- Restroom: Use the restroom before class starts.
- Food & Gum: Please no snacks or gum in class. Be sure they eat beforehand.
- Attendance: Super important, especially for kids preparing for Sacraments.
- In Case of Emergency. Site Coordinator Cynthia Guadiana is in the office.
Sacrament Info
- Preparing for First Reconciliation & First Communion?Visit our First Communion page
- Preparing for Confirmation? Visit our Confirmation page
- More info will be shared soon!
Drop-Off Details
- UPDATED: Enter through West School Doors (street side) and/or East Gym Door (behind church). Children are welcome to play in the gym and cafeteria before class.
- First Night, Please Check-In with Catechist: Help your child find their classroom and check in.
- Food: Please feed your child before arrival. No food in classrooms.
- Restroom: Children should use the restroom before class begins.
- Water: Children are encouraged to bring a water bottle for class.
Pick-Up Plan
- Please wait in the cafeteria or gym, we ask parents not to wait in the hallway.
- When the bell rings, feel free to go to your child’s classroom.
- Elementary students (4th grade & under) must be picked up by a parent/guardian or older sibling. Catechists have been instructed not to release them otherwise.
Behavior Challenges
Some kids have an off night, and we don’t blame them—they’re allowed to be human. If we start to see a pattern of a student being sent from class to the office for the night, we’ll need to tag you in.We simply don’t have the staff to consistently manage this need, and we’re hopeful that if we notice something your child is struggling with, you’ll be able to connect with them and help figure out what’s going on.We’ll give you a call to let you know what happened and how often, so you feel prepared to support them.Catechists Are...
- Background-checked ✔️
- Trained in child safety ✔️
- Generously giving their time
- They’re excited to get to know your child — please introduce yourself!
Faith Formation for All Grades
Sacraments are important — but so is ongoing faith formation. We focus on the essentials like their prayer life, scripture, and Catholic identity for PreK through 12th grade. Yes, teens can be resistant — but this is when they’re forming values and identity. We’ve updated the high school program to reflect this. Please encourage them to come! Walk-ins welcome for JH/HS programs.