K-8 Faith Formation

Early Faith Formation-Confirmation Year 1 classes are held Sundays from 8:45AM-9:55AM followed by the 10AM Mass.


Confirmation Year 2 Classes are held Tuesdays from 7PM-8:15PM.

We offer the following Faith Formation Classes.

If you have any questions about where to place your child, just reach out!

Early Faith Formation (K–2)

For children beginning their faith journey. Per Archdiocesan guidelines, two years of preparation are required before First Communion. This class serves as the first year of preparation for students in 1st and 2nd grade.

First Communion Year 2 (Grades 2–3)

Second year of First Communion preparation. Choose if your child is in 2nd or 3rd grade and has completed Year 1 prep.

Intermediate Faith I (Grades 3–4)

Post-Communion faith formation. Choose if your child is in 3rd or 4th grade and has received First Communion. 

Continuing faith formation before Confirmation. 

Confirmation Year 1 (Grade 7+)

First year of Confirmation preparation for students in 7th grade or older. Per Archdiocesan guidelines, two years of preparation are required before Confirmation. 

Confirmation Year 2 (Grade 8+)

Final Confirmation preparation for students in 8th grade or older that have completed Year 1 prep.

Please remember that our CFF Program is open to all registered families of St. Patrick Church. If you have not yet had a chance to do so, please register yourself and your family online at https://stpatricksparish.com/register or by stopping by the parish rectory at 114 King Street.


If you should have any questions, please contact faithformation@stpatricksmarin.org

Curriculum Overview

Early Faith Formation

Our faith formation program for K-1 is based on an adapted version of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based Catholic faith formation program. In this program, children gather in an atrium, a place of prayer and learning. This is supplemented with Pflaum Gospel Weeklies, a lectionary-based faith formation program that connects each week’s Sunday Gospel to age-appropriate lessons, helping children apply the teachings of Jesus to their daily lives. 


First Communion Year 2

First Communion Preparation uses Blessed by Dynamic Catholic, an engaging program designed to help children prepare for both First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Through vibrant videos, beautifully illustrated workbooks, and interactive activities, children learn about God’s love, the importance of forgiveness, and the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The program nurtures a personal relationship with Christ while equipping families to grow in faith together.


Intermediate Faith I and II, and Confirmation Year 1

Students in these years use Pflaum Gospel Weeklies. Each week, children connect the Sunday Gospel to engaging lessons that explore Scripture, Catholic teachings, and how faith applies to everyday life. The program is enriched with Bible studies, activities highlighting the liturgical year, opportunities for catechist-led faith sharing, and additional resources that help students grow in understanding and living out their Catholic faith.


Confirmation Year 2

Students uses Decision Point by Dynamic Catholic, a program designed to engage students in exploring what it means to follow Jesus and live as a disciple in today’s world. Through thought-provoking videos, personal reflection, and group discussion, candidates are invited to deepen their relationship with Christ, understand the power of the Holy Spirit, and embrace their Catholic faith as a lifelong journey. In addition to the weekly sessions, candidates complete service hours and other assignments that help them actively engage with their faith and prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation.

Sacramental Preparation

1. Baptism, ages 7+

Our parish offers OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), Adapted for Minors for children age 7 and older who would like to enter the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist. This process helps children learn about the Catholic faith in an age-appropriate way and grow in their relationship with Christ. For more information or to enroll your child, please contact Francesca Previtali at faithformation@stpatricksmarin.org. 


For children under age 7, please contact the parish office at 415-924-0600 to learn more about baptism preparation.

2. First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

The Archdiocese of San Francisco requires at minimum a two-year involvement in parish life, including regular Mass attendance and involvement in a Faith Formation program (whether through Sunday School at St. Patrick's/another parish or Catholic school) in order for a child to receive their sacraments. This is so that the child (and the parents) are able to form a deeper understanding of the meaning of the sacraments, and be fully prepared to receive them.


If your child is in grades 2 or 3 and has completed at least one year of prior faith formation, you may register them for our "First Communion Year 2" CFF class. 


If your child is older than third grade, please reach out to Francesca Previtali at faithformation@stpatricksmarin.org to make arrangements. 

3. Confirmation

The Archdiocese of San Francisco requires at minimum a two-year involvement in parish life, including regular Mass attendance and involvement in a Faith Formation program (whether through Sunday School at St. Patrick's/another parish or Catholic school) in order for a child to receive their sacraments. This is so that the child (and the parents) are able to form a deeper understanding of the meaning of the sacraments, and be fully prepared to receive them.


If your child is in grade 7 or older, they may register for our "Confirmation Year 1" class. 


If your child in 8th grade or 9th grade, and has completed at least one year of prior faith formation, you may register them for our "Confirmation Year 2" CFF class. 


If your child is older than 9th grade and would like to be Confirmed, please reach out to Francesca Previtali at faithformation@stpatricksmarin.org to make arrangements. 

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