FAITH FORMATION

CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Children's Religious Education forms now available.  Please click red buttons below for appropriate forms.

CHILDREN

(Kindergarten - 8th Grade)

Religious Education - Our parish offers a Religious Education Program for school-age children (Kindergarten to Junior High) on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This program gives children different opportunities to learn about God, and to grow in their faith and spiritual development.


You may find registration forms for the 2025-2026 Year as well as a link to pay by clicking the red buttons above.  Registration closes Thursday, July 31, 2025.  For questions please reach out to Veronica Borrego at vborrego@stignatiussac.org or (916) 744-5183.

JUNIOR-HIGH CONFIRMATION

Confirmation is a two-year process undertaken at the Junior High level in our parish school or through our Parish Religious Education Program. Students are required to attend Pre-Confirmation in their first year in order to be considered a candidate for Confirmation in the second year.  Registration forms are in the packet

OCIA Program

OCIA for Adults, forms now available.  Please click red buttons below for appropriate forms.

OCIA for Children

The Children’s OCIA Program is for school age children who have missed Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.


This program is offered on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. A parent or guardian is required to attend classes.

For more information about this program, please contact Veronica Borrego at vborrego@stignatiussac.org or (916) 744-5183.

OCIA for ADULTS

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults/Children 

A process designed to assist people who wish to become members of the Catholic Church or wish to complete the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.


This class is for adults that are seeking to become Catholic or to complete Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

If you are interested, please contact Heather Derenzo, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation at (916) 744-5177, or email hderenzo@stignatiussac.org. 


Adult Education - Our parish offers a variety of adult education opportunities throughout the year for adults who wish to deepen their faith and grow in their spiritual life.

Catholics Come Home - This program is for anyone who has been alienated from the Catholic Church and wishes to return. This program is offered once a year as need arises.


Click the red Online Registration Form button above to register directly online or you can download a copy of the form and either bring to the Parish Office or email to hderenzo@stignatiussac.org.

ADULT CONFIRMATION

If you are baptized Catholic, 19 y.o or older, and have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, this might be the class for you. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated each year.  Contact Heather Derenzo at hderenzo@stignatiussac.org or 916-482-9666 ext. 1014.

Volunteers Needed

We are always in need of volunteers to help with our religious education program.  If you are interested in volunteering with the Religious Education program you must submit fingerprints via Live Scan and take online Safe Environment Training. 


Click the button below for forms.  

Religious Education Volunteer Forms

Faith Formation Team

Heather Derenzo

Coordinator for Adult Faith Formation

(916) 744-5177

Veronica Borrego

Coordinator for Children's Faith Formation

(916) 744-5183