FAITH FORMATION
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.
CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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.
If you would like to register, please click on the button below, print, fill out, and submit the form to the Parish Office.
Registration forms for the 2025-2026 Year coming soon. For questions in the interim please reach out to Michelle Conti at mconti@stignatiussac.org or (916) 744-5169.
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.
OCIA Program
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 the Catechetical Office.
More details will be in the Religious Education Registration Packet.
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.
Volunteers Needed
The Religious Education Program and
Children's Liturgy of the Word are always
in need of people who would like to share
their time and talents with the young of our Parish. Those interested in volunteering must submit
fingerprints via Live Scan and take online Safe Environment Training.
Click the button below for more information on how to complete these steps.
Photo Release Form
Throughout the year we like to take pictures
of the kids going through our Faith Formation
programs, but only with consent from either
Parents or a legal Guardian.
Photos may appear for the purpose of publicity
or advertisement.
Faith Formation Team
