Youth Faith Formation

St. Timothy Youth Faith Formation

Registration for our 2025-2026 Faith Formation Program will be available shortly. 

Our start day for this year is Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Primary and Elementary Classes (Three-Years-Old through 5th Grades) will be held at 10:10AM in the Ministry Building’s Classrooms.

Middle School Classes (6th through 8th Grades) will be held at 6:00PM in the Ministry Building’s Classrooms. 

Registration and classes are FREE.

Students and their families are encouraged to attend the 9:00AM Children’s Mass or 5:00PM Mass prior to classes on Sundays.

Youth volunteers (grades 9-12) are always welcome. Please see the link to the volunteer form below.

Adult volunteers are always needed. Please see the link to the volunteer form below.

ADMISSION POLICY

The St. Timothy Faith Formation program has an open enrollment policy for regular program participation in grades Early Childhood Three-Year-Old through 8th Grades.

Placement in all Sacrament Preparation programs are based on criteria in accordance with diocesan guidelines.

Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion:

• If a child is preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (FHC), a copy of their Baptismal Certificate must be provided at the time of registration of the sacramental program.
• FHC classes are held on the first Sunday of each month from 12:00PM- 1:00PM. Lunch is included
• Families of candidates for the sacraments must actively participate in the Sunday Mass.
• Faithful attendance of formation class is expected for all scheduled sessions. Consistent absence may result in postponing the reception of a sacrament.
• Parents are required to attend a scheduled preparation meeting (9/21 at 10:15AM in the Parish Hall, or 9/24 at 6:00PM on Zoom, or 9/27 at 2:00PM in classroom 3).
• First Reconciliation is January 31, 2026 at 10:00AM in the church.
• First Holy Communion Rehearsal is April 26, 2026 at 12:00PM in the church.
• First Holy Communion is May 3, 2026 at 9:00AM in the church.

Contact the parish office for children, age 7 and older, who are not baptized and/or catechized. They must participate in the Becoming Catholic Program in order to receive the sacrament of baptism before he/she may receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

Sacrament of Confirmation:

• If a child is preparing for Confirmation, a copy of their Baptismal Certificate and must be provided at the time of registration of the sacramental program.
• Confirmation preparation classes are held on the first Sunday of each month at 7:00PM. Dinner will be served.
• Families of Confirmation candidates must actively participate in Sunday Mass.
• Confirmante are expected to complete several activities as part of Confirmation Preparation.

Regularly Volunteer in a St. Timothy Ministry

Saint Presentation (November 2, 2025)

Confirmation Retreat

• Faithful attendance is expected for the scheduled sessions. Poor attendance at Mass or class may result in postponing the reception of a sacrament.
• A parent and/or sponsor will be required to complete a mandatory instruction to explain their respective roles (9/21 at 10:15AM in the Parish Hall, or 9/24 at 6:00PM on Zoom, or 9/27 at 2:00PM in classroom 3).
• Candidates are required to select a sponsor who is a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church (over the age of 16, fully initiated, and if married, married in the Church).
• The sponsor must complete an eligibility form and receive approval from their pastor for their sponsoring role.

·        Confirmation date is TBD.

·        Confirmation Rehearsal is TBD.

·        Confirmation Retreat is TBD.

Contact the Parish Office for information on Confirmation of adults and teens 9th Grade and up.

Please contact the Director of Faith Formation, with any questions you may have.

All forms and required documents should be submitted to the Director of Faith Formation or the Parish Office.