Faith Formation
Religious Education
The mission of St. Patrick’s & St. Joseph's-Amelia Religious Education program is to assist parents of public school students in grades PreK-6 in the Catholic formation of their children. Parents are the first and primary teachers of their children’s Catholic faith.
confirmation
"The sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed." [CCC 1285]
At St. Patrick's/St. Joseph's-Amelia, preparation for Confirmation is for 7th-9th graders. Classes begin in September.
Youth Group
Youth Group advocates for our 9th-12th grade students to form personal encounters with Jesus Christ by promoting a deeper understanding of the reality of God the recognition of His compassionate love in their lives through prayer, service, virtuous growth, and evangelization.
Classes begin in September. Locations and times are determined each year.
Adult Faith Formation
We are never finished growing as disciples of Jesus Christ. Formation isn't just for childhood, it is something that is a lifelong commitment. St. Patrick's strives to provide resources and companionship to become life long disciples of Jesus Christ!
OCIA
Joining the Catholic Church
The Church offers an avenue to become Catholic for those who either were never baptized or were raised in a different Christian tradition.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process and a journey to enter the Catholic Church. Click the button below to learn more.
Safe environment Training
All of our priests, deacons, staff and volunteers that have any involvement with our children/youth programs are required to attend our Safe Environment training – a program designed to help them become even more aware and responsible leaders while fostering a secure, joy-filled atmosphere for our children.