Child Faith Formation
About
At Mater Dolorosa, it is not just about education. It's about being formed to live our faith. We do that by "echoing the Word of God" in our lives.
Aside from preparation for the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation, our ongoing faith formation programs nurture each child's growth in their baptismal faith from Grades 1-12 (as long as the child is under 18 years old).
Curriculum
Level 1
God Found Everything Good – God & Creator
Level 2
I Am the True Vine – God’s Gift: Reconciliation & Eucharist
Level 3
Fishers of Men – Church & Holy Spirit
Level 4
Blessed Are the Poor – Beatitudes & The Ten Commandments
Level 5
The Bread of Life – Sacraments & Worship
Level 6
I Am Who Am – The Old Testament
Level 7
This is My Beloved Son – Jesus Christ
Communion Preparation for Older Children
Confirmation 1
Faith Fusion – Knowing, Loving, & Serving Christ in the Catholic Church
Confirmation 2
Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation
High School
Discipleship through High School Ministry
Class Schedule
Classes meet every Tuesday
Level 1 through 5
5:45 – 7:00pm
Level 6 thru 7
7:00 – 8:15pm
Confirmation I & II
7:00 – 8:15pm
For Parents/Guardians
Parents/Guardians are required to attend family meetings. There are additional sacrament preparation meetings for the parents/guardians and sponsors of students receiving First Communion or Confirmation this faith formation year.
Resources
Joe's Pop-Up Catechesis
Check weekly for new videos
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Gallery
Check out photos of our children's activities
Contact
Email: cff@mdssf.org
Phone: (650) 583-4131 ext. 2
Office Hours
1st Sunday of the month
09:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
By appointment only