Youth Formation
2026-2027 Family Faith Formation Program Registration Information
Enrollment is now open for the 2026–2027 Faith Formation year for children and youth from PreK through 12th grade. This includes sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion starting in 1st grade, and Confirmation beginning in 7th grade. You can register online through the parish website, or in person at the parish office.
Baptismal certificates can be dropped off at the parish office or emailed to Vanesa Perez vperez@spcatholic.org.
For more information, please contact The Family Faith Formation Office at (913) 764-0323 ext.103, or email Mayra Valadez mvaladez@spcatholic.org.
Preschool through 6th Grade
Sunday Program
9:15 - 10:15am
This is a traditional in-person classroom model which relies on a team of trained catechists and volunteers. The following options are provided for the specific grade levels listed below:
Ages 3-4 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Kindergarten
Grades 1-2 (Year I and Year II sacramental preparation for First Communion)
Grades 3-6 (already received First Communion)
Tuesday Family Program
6:00 - 7:00pm (English) or
7:30 - 8:30pm (Bilingual)
This is an intergenerational catechesis model, also referred to as whole community catechesis, invites parishioners of all ages (parent(s) with child) to learn about their faith together. The following options are providing for the specific grade levels listed below:
Ages 3-5 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Grades 1-6 (Year I and Year II sacramental preparation for First Communion) NOTE: Preparation for first communion is a two-year process.
Grades 3-6 (already received First Communion)
Monday RCIC/RCC Program
Grades 1-12
7:00 - 8:00pm
The “Rite of Christian Initiation for Children” (RCIC) is for ages 7-17 who have not received any formal religious education or who have not been baptized. At least one parent must attend with the student. The following options are provided for the specific grade levels listed below:
Grades 1-12 who require both Baptism and First Communion
Grades 7-12 who are baptized in the Catholic Faith but require both First Communion AND Confirmation.
Grades 7-12
Sunday Confirmation
Grades 7-8 or Grades 9-12
Sunday 7:00 - 8:30pm
Grades 7-12 teens (Year I and II) who require only the sacrament of Confirmation (no other sacraments).
Wednesday Confirmation
Grades 7-8 or Grades 9-12
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30pm
Grades 7-12 teens (Year I and II) who require only the sacrament of Confirmation (no other sacraments).
Preparing for Confirmation
Preparation for confirmation is a two-year process. Year I will focus on prayer and discernment of the sacrament, and Year II will focus on preparation for receiving the sacrament. Parent(s) of teens who are registered in Year II are required to attend a monthly session with their son/daughter.