Saint Jude the Apostle Church

FAITH BEGINS AT HOME

At St. Jude, we take seriously the call for each family to be the Domestic Church and our Faith Formation programs reflect this belief. Passing on the faith begins at home and we support you in your mission.

Faith Formation for students in Preschool – 8^th grade is a combination of in-home activities with connection to the parish through monthly gatherings, Mass, mini-retreats and/or service. Confirmation begins in 9^th grade.  Visit the Confirmation/High School Ministry page here.  All children are welcome.  If you have a child with special learning or behavioral needs, please let us know.  We offer a special needs ministry as well as ways to welcome students into traditional classrooms. You can visit our special needs ministry page here.

Family Faith Preschool – Grade 5: Register to be a part of either the Saturday group or the Sunday group:

Families gather once a month for family activities, grade level classes and adult formation. Follow up with work to be completed at home.

• Saturday group calendar
• Sunday group calendar

Sacramental Preparation: First Communion and Reconciliation:

• First Year Disciples:  Attend Family Faith.  Review the learning outcomes for First Year here: Hearts and Hands of Jesus Yr 1
• Second Year Disciples: Attend Family Faith and Sacramental Preparation Sessions for each Sacrament. Learning outcomes and calendar links:
  • Sunday group: Hearts and Hands Sunday
  • Saturday group: Hearts and Hands Saturday

Middle School Ministry

Faith Formation Registration All Programs 2023-24

We are looking forward to being together again for Family Faith, Junior High Ministry, Confirmation and Special Needs.  Our staff and volunteers are planning for your students so we can make this year a faith-filled journey for your family. 

Registration:

• Registration will not be accepted October 3-October 15, except in person on October 9^th.  Thank you for registering in advance to allow our catechists and our faith leaders to plan appropriately for your family. 

Fees:

• Family Faith / Special Needs fee: $150/family 
  
  • If your have more than 3 children above kindergarten, please add $20/child
• First Reconciliation/Eucharist Year Two:  Family Faith fee + $30
• Middle School Ministry Fee: $80
• Confirmation fee: $150 + retreat fee
• Click here to pay online

Questions? Contact:

• Family Faith (1^st-5^th); Middle School Ministry; First Eucharist/Reconciliation: Contact [email protected]  
• Confirmation: [email protected]  -- Visit the Confirmation page click here
• Special Needs Ministry [email protected] -- Visit the Special Needs page click here