At San Martin de Porres, we believe that Faith Formation occurs within the family, and that parents are the primary spiritual and moral educators of their children. We believe that the first church is the domestic church found in each and every home. Parents are integral in the role they play in their children's faith development, and serve as their primary teachers and role models. When parents introduce their child to the formal Faith Formation process, they are acting on the promises they made at their child’s Baptism to raise that child in the Catholic Faith. The parish’s responsibility is to support parents in their role as primary teachers and evangelists of their families. Through a combination of lessons in the home, weekly sessions in the church community, and participation in Mass, young people in our parish have the best possible chance to live a full and loving life in the Catholic Faith.


REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!


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$55 for one child

$90 for two siblings

$120 for 3+ children in the same household


Space is very limited and are dependent on amount of Volunteer Catechists and room availability.

Please consider a volunteer position as a Catechist or Teacher Aide.


UPCOMING DATES


  CLASSES BEGIN WEEK OF  AUGUST 17TH, 2025

MEET & GREET INFORMATION
 Sunday, August 10th, and Wednesday, August 13th


 Sunday, August 10th, 2024
Sunday 8:30 am Classes 9-10 am

First Holy Communion Year 1 in Room 3

First Holy Communion Year 2 in the Knights of Columbus Room

Confirmation  in Room 1

Sunday 11 am Classes 11 am -12 pm

First Holy Communion Year 2 in Room 1

Young Formation Year 2 in Room 4

 Confirmation in the Knights of Columbus Room


Wednesday, August 13th,2025 at 6-7 pm

First Holy Communion Year 1 in Room 3

First Holy Communion Year 2 in Room 1

Young Formation year 1  in Room 4

Confirmation in the Knights of Columbus Room


Parents please sign-up for FLOCKNOTE as this is the main platform for communicating Catechism announcements and updates. Sign up below.


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All Sunday classes will attend 10am Mass.

WEDNESDAY CLASSES
Weekend Mass is mandatory
BLOCK 1
Class instruction is from 8:30am - 10am & Mass attendance from 10-11am.
  • First Holy Communion Year 1
  • First Holy Communion Year 2
  • Confirmation
Classes are from 5:30-7:00 pm
  • First Holy Communion Year 1
  • First Holy Communion Year 2
  • Young Formation Year 2 (ages 8 & 9)
  • Confirmation
BLOCK 2
Classes begin with Mass attendance from 10-11am & instruction from 11-12:30pm
  • First Holy Communion Year 2(Grades 4th & 5th)
  • Young Formation Year 2 (Must complete year 1 of Young Formation)
  • Confirmation
 






What is Circle of Grace?

Circle of Grace is the love and goodness of God that surrounds us and all others. It is the recognition that God is with us always and is there to help us in situations. Through the Circle of Grace program, adults assist children and youth to recognize God's love by understanding that each of us lives and moves within a Circle of Grace. This class will be given the second week of September 2025.


For detailed information on the program Circle of Grace, External link opens in new tab or windowCLICK HERE.


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