ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY ONLINE
Our Faith Formation classes are open to all children of the Parish who are enrolled in local public or private schools.

You must be registered at Saint Christopher Church or another church in the Diocese of San Jose to register for classes. 

 First Year Confirmation:  Session meet once a month Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
             
The Second Year Confirmation Sessions will be once a month and arranged either on a weeknight or weekend with availablity to accomodate most schedules.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2020-2021 SESSION
You can register and make payment for classes online. You may choose to pay with a credit card or check.

Tuition fees are: $100 for one student; $175 for two students; $250 for three or more students.

Our policy is to never turn a child away due to the inability to pay the fee. However, you  must complete a financial aid form in order to register.
Please call our office to obtain a registration and a financial aid form.

If you have any questions or need assistance with registering, please call our office at 408-264-8764 Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you leave a message after 1:00 p.m., we will return your call the next day.

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Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.

The Sacrament of Confirmation calls each candidate to strengthen their relationship with the Holy Spirit which they received at Baptism, bear witness to our faith, and to work for the spread of God’s kingdom. Therefore, our program is designed to prepare the candidate to continue a lifelong relationship with Jesus and His bride, the Church, from which we receive our commission to be Missionary Disciples in the world. In order to guide them through this time of preparation, we have a set of benchmarks in order for each candidate to grow spiritually, emotionally and personally over the course of their journey. The benchmarks include:

• Participate in weekly Sunday liturgy and record in a weekly Mass Journal self- reflection
• Development and Formation of one’s personal prayer life
• Participate in a program of Catechesis – “Called to Mercy” – Self- Directed Online Modules
• Monthly – Small Group Zoom Meeting (weekend or week night options will be offered)
• Writing of a Baptismal/Confirmation name paper
• Select a sponsor and write a Candidate/Sponsor reflection paper
• 8 Ministerial Hours – during the course of the Confirmation year (home based projects and Covid safe)
• Attend a Confirmation Retreat (TBD – Depending on Covid)

In order to start the Confirmation journey process, we are asking that each Candidate:

1. Sign-Up and Return – 2020-2021 Confirmation Registration Form.  Send to Clarissa Barela at clarissa.barela@stchrissj.org
2. Upon receiving the Confirmation Faith Formation Form in the Faith Formation Office – dates will be sent out to set-up a 20 minute Zoom interview for the Confirmation Candidate and at least one of their parents with the Faith Formation Director.
3. We will also be sending a Profile Page for each Candidate to fill out, Small Group Participation Form and Covenant Form. (Please read, sign and return these – prior to the scheduled interview.)

If you have any questions or we can be of further service to you in any way, please call the Faith Formation Office at 408-264-8764.
 

         Youth - please contact the Faith Formation office at 408-264-8764 or visit the Faith                                                        Formation Tab for more information.
 

           Adults - please contact Clarissa Barela, clarissa.barela@stchrissj.org at 408-264-8764 x314 or visit the Faith Formation Tab for more information.