Overview
Faith Formation ministry is devoted to helping Saint John Vianney's families become stonger in their faith so every member of the family becomes a disciple. Our goal is to renew every home into a Christ centered domestic church.
We offer:
- Family Religious Education
- Sacramental Preparation Eucharist
- Sacramental Preparation Confirmation
- OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
- Children's Liturgy of the Word
Please contact our coordinator if you are interested in joining our Faith Formation Program:
Veronica Zeller
Faith Formation Coordinator
Office Hours Monday-Thursday 11AM to 3PM or by appointment
916-369-8669
Family Religious Education
Registrations for next year will open on June 2023.
- Open to all children in grades 1st-6th.
- Parents or grandparents are welcome to lead formation at home.
- Hybrid program: three home lessons every month and 2 in person at church.
- English classes meet in person 2 Tuesdays a month.
- Spanish classes meet 2 Wednesdays a month.
- Home lessons must be completed at home every month.
Order of Christian Initiation
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults OCIA (Adapted for Children) (Previously known as RCIA)
- For children 7 years or older interested in becoming Catholic.
- All three Sacraments of Initiation will be received.
- At least one year of Family Religious Education is required.
- One-year program
- Currently English classes meet on Tuesdays and Spanish classes on Thursdays.
- Next year 23-24 all OCIA classes will meet on Thursday nights.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Sunday Mass 10 AM- For children between the ages of 4-9
- No registration required
- Children will join at the end of opening prayers
- Will return before the Eucharistic prayer
Sacramental Preparation Eucharist
Open to children in grades 2nd-6th- Must have completed at least one year of Family Religious Education
- One-Year Program
- First Semester: Reconciliation
- Second Semester: First Eucharist
- Children will meet twice a month in person
- Tuesdays English classes
- Wednesday Spanish classes
Confirmation Program
- A two-year program
- Must have received 1st Eucharist before entering this program.
- All youth grade 7th or higher are welcome.
- 1st year meets on Thursdays.
- 2nd year meets on Tuesdays.
- Next school year 23-24 both classes will meet on Thursdays.
- Volunteer hours required in both years.
Click to download Confirmation Sponsor registration form
Calendars 2022-2023
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