Preparation for Children First Communion/Youth Confirmation
St. Gerard Parish has established a policy to prepare children for Sacraments. We wish to make it easier for children to grow in the faith as Catholic Christians, class attendance regularly, and to participate in the Sacramental life of the Church. Children must participate in straight two years of faith formation before receiving the Sacraments. Therefore, children who register for the first time in September 2023 will receive the Sacrament in 2025.


Faith Formation Classes
Faith Formation classes meet from mid-September through May with the following schedule
 

• Children Classes: grades 1-12, First Communion, Youth Confirmation on Sunday from 8:30am – 10:15am
• Adults Classes: Adults Confirmation and Christian Initiations on Sunday from 12:00 – 2:00pm
• Adults On-going Formation: each Sunday from 9:00 – 10:15 am., to reflect together on Sunday readings. is free and does not require registration
• Sunday Mass: 10:30 am

Registration Fees
Registration fees help us defray the costs of books, materials, and use of facilities. We do not turn away any child out of financial need. Each child $50 after the third child is free. Registration forms please contact Director of Faith Formation