Saint Patrick Parish welcomes all adults, children and youth, baptized or not, to participate in Community Faith Formation, our parish-wide religious education program.
We understand spiritual growth to be a life-long journey and we strive to nourish and support those who undertake this journey at every stage of life. Saint Patrick Parish honors and supports the truth that parents are the primary instruments in the faith formation of children. For this reason, our programs are designed to support and strengthen the faith that the children are learning and practicing at home and, at the same time, to deepen their parents faith.
While parents are not required to attend the Adult Formation Programs, they are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to deepen their own spirituality, not only for their own benefit, but also so they can be well prepared to lead their children in the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The life of Catholic Christians can only be fully lived within the context of a Community of Faith. Our goal is to foster and nourish a community of well-educated, spiritually mature adults within which the children and youth of our Parish can find a place to grow and be educated in the life and practice of our faith.
Our programs have all been chosen, implemented and developed by the active participation of interested parishioners with oversight from our clergy and staff. We have gathered as community and, in a spirit of prayer, dialogue and sincerity, sought ways to live our faith and pass our faith on to our children using methods they can receive and enjoy. Using the Archdiocesan Guidelines for Catechesis as a primary resource, we continue always to seek the path that best answers the needs of our children, our families, and our particular community. We welcome all who wish to join us as we continue to find our way on our journey towards the heart of our God.