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
Registrations are now closed.
Office hours:
Monday through Wednesday 10am-2pm
Thursdays 10 am-1 pm
Please contact our coordinator if you are interested in joining our Faith Formation Program:
Veronica Zeller
Director of Religious Education
Office Hours as above or by appt
916-369-8669
Family Religious Education
- 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.
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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
- Classes meet on Thursday nights 6:30-8:00 pm
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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 1st-6th- Two-Year Program
- Children will meet twice a month in person
- Two Tuesdays a month English classes (1st grade through 6th grade)
- Two Wednesdays a month Spanish classes (1st grade through 6th grade)
- All Thursdays for all children in 7th grade and older
Confirmation Program
- A two-year program
- Must have received 1st Eucharist before entering this program.
- All youth grade 7th or higher are welcome.
- Meets on Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm