FAITH FORMATION (CCD)

Registration Opens June 15

Lorenzo Ramos, Coordinator of Faith Formation
(408) 293-3503 x407 or juan.lorenzo.ramos@dsj.org. 

Our Faith Formation Program is dedicated to supporting children, youth and adults as they grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. Through prayer, catechesis, worship, and community life, this program seeks to prepare candidates to receive the sacraments with faith, knowledge, and a sincere commitment to Christian discipleship.

Together with parents, who are the primary educators of their children in the faith, catechists collaborate in forming disciples who are prepared not only to receive the sacraments but also to live the Gospel throughout their lives. This program seeks to nurture hearts and minds, fostering a lifelong commitment to prayer, service, and participation in the sacramental life of the Church.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

CONFIRMATION

OCIC Order of Christian Initiation for Children
Unbaptized children (7 yrs-14 yrs) are prepared for Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion.

OCIA Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
Unbaptized adults (19 yrs & older) are prepared to received their three sacraments of initiation. If they are baptized, they will be prepared to complete their initiation by receiving the necessary sacraments.

Required documents to Register:

• Birth certifícate

• Bapstismal certificate

• First Holy Communion certificate for Confirmation