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  • Faith Formation


    • All Faith Formation activities continue virtually through our electronic connections. Check the bulletin or FlockNotes for the latest information.

      Faith formation for our children at St. Columba means developing their relationship with Jesus, participating in Liturgy and religious education, becoming part of the community of faith, and preparing to receive the sacraments. 

      Here at St. Columba our process of helping our children grow in faith includes:
                               Children's Liturgy of the Word

                               All-Family Faith Days

                               Sacramental Preparation

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    • As we guide our young people in coming to know Jesus better and in preparing them to take their place in this world, we recognize the support that parents and guardians need in their parental task.

      We gather monthly as families to hear from our tradition, to share the collective wisdom and to tell the story of who and whose we are.

      We are moving our children out of the classroom and into the circle: the circle of family and of faith community.

      We gather our children with our elders to hear/tell the story that is our story - the story of Jesus our Liberator and Brother, the story of our journey to freedom through Christ. 

    • 1.  CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD

      Weekly
      The children at Mass (grades 1-8) are called forth for their own Liturgy of the Word (CLW) where they hear the readings in language leveled for their age group.

      This is a regular part of the 10:30 Mass from September to May and helps our young folk grow in their love of Jesus through the stories of the holy Scripture.


      For more information click here for our Children's Liturgy of the Word page. 

    • 2.  ALL FAMILY-FAITH DAYS

      4th Sunday of the Month
      We gather families of any size, of all configurations (especially extended families) for a time of prayer, sharing, learning and food.

      The All Family-Faith Day gathering includes break-out time for adults and for children. 

      We begin at 12:30 pm
      (after 10:30 Liturgy) with food and finish by 2:30 pm.

      We meet September to May.  Note: December: no meeting  / January: 1st Sunday.

      For more information click here for our All Family-Faith Days Page.

    • 3.  SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

      Baptism
      For families preparing for Baptism of their baby, two preparatory classes are required. If your older child needs to be baptized, please contact Margaret Roncalli at [email protected]

      First Eucharist / First Reconciliation
      For families planning for the celebration of first Eucharist and first Reconciliation for their child, the first year requires participating in numbers 1 and 2 above.

      The second year, there are twice-monthly classes for children and for parents between the two Sunday morning Liturgies, from autumn to spring.

      Confirmation
      For teens seeking Confirmation there are twice-monthly meetings during the school year and parents’ gatherings. Confirmations are celebrated every other year.

      For more information click here for our Sacramental Preparaton page.

    • contact us



      Margaret Roncalli
      Faith Formation


      [email protected]-oak.com
      +1.510.550.4058



      Registration Form:
      → Faith Formation Registration Form
      Please fill out this form online, download it to your computer and email it to: [email protected]

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