FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM

Online Registration starts May 1, 2024
CCD Grades 1 through 6
1st and 2nd Year Confirmation
SAC Faith Formation Program
Office
(650) 873-2878
Call or Text
(650) 797-5955
sacfaithformationprogram@gmail.com
SAC FFP Coordinating Team
Nerissa Broas, Interim FFP Coordinator
Khay Acosta, Interim Coordinator - CCD
Noel Panelo, Interim Coordinator - Confirmation
Linda F. Gamboa, Program Secretary
Fr. Ed Dura, Spiritual Director
Fr. Ray Reyes, Pastor
The Faith Formation Program is intended to support the family and the church community in this mission and offers an integral formation of the child’s spiritual, moral, religious, intellectual, developmental, social, emotional and physical aspects.
St. Augustine's Faith Formation Program uses (and recommends!) the
Finding God Program from Grade 1 through Grade 8.
" Finding God presents the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church through active-learning techniques that allow children to participate, learn, and grow in faith and discipleship. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, the Finding God program engages the whole child—mind, heart, body, and soul—uniquely guiding children to practice prayer and reflection, to explore scripture, and to find God in all things."
Classroom Sessions in three-dimensional content and sequence with an innovative scope that presents:
- Complete Catechesis at every grade level.
- Seen through the lens of grade-level themes.
- Experienced within the context of the Christian Community.
Duration of the Program
- A continuous 8-year faith formation program .
- The school year starts in September and ends in May.
ST. AUGUSTINE CONTINUES TO OFFER IN-PERSON and HYBRID CLASSES DURING
THE SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
Our CCD Program continues to offer a combination of virtual and face-to-face classes.
Grades 1,3,4,5, and 6 will continue to offer hybrid classes (online learning with traditional face-to-face learning in the classroom.)
Sacramental Preparation Classes for Grades 2, AA2 and AA6, will hold weekly face-to-face meetings at 11:30am.
Our Confirmation Program offers face-to-face meetings, twice a month at 7pm (on the 2nd and 4th weeks) with each session lasting 90 minutes.
The SPED program* for special needs students (with IEPs) offers hybrid classes with our trained SPED catechists.
*Must present a copy of child's IEP prior to registering.
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
A child who is six (6) years old and is in 1st Grade can be registered into the program. Baptismal certificate must be presented. If the child has not been baptized, please notify the Director of Religious Education to make baptismal preparations.
Grades 1-6: Weekly classes

Grade 1 and 2: Sacramental Preparation for 1st Holy Communion and 1st Reconciliation
A two-year preparation process for 1st and 2nd Graders.
- Grade 1 is for 1st Graders in non-Catholic school. The child receives the basic formation during first grade. A choice of in-person or hybrid classes is offered on Thursday from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. or Saturday at 9:00 A.M., 10:15 A.M. held at the Parish Hall.
- Grade 2 is for 2nd graders in non-Catholic school. The child is prepared for and receives the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession) and Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion) during second grade at the age of 7 or 8. Classes are held in person on Saturday from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Parish Hall.
Grades 3 - 6 explores the Church and the Holy Spirit, the Beatitudes, the Ten Commandments, Sacraments, Worship, and the Old Testament.

Confirmation Preparation Grades 7 - 8 (2nd & 4th week of the month)
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year program for students who have received the Sacraments of Reconciliation, 1st Holy Communion.
- 1st Year Confirmation (7th Grade) meets in-person on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, for an hour and a half from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 PM. at the Parish Hall.
- 2nd Year Confirmation (8th Grade) meets in-person on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, for an hour and a half from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 PM. at the Parish Hall.
CCD for Sped Students (with IEP)
- Please let the office know if your child has special needs (students with IEPs. )
- IEP Clause: Please provide a copy of your child's IEP prior to enrolling.
- For more information on Sped, please contact Marivic Tabora at mavictab123@gmail.com
We offer two types of Age-appropriate (AA) programs for late-comers and/or older students.
AA1 & AA2
A two year Sacramental Preparation program for late-comers who have not yet received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
- AA1 is for first-time students 7-11 years of age at the time of registration.
Public school students in 2nd & 3rd Grade attend Saturday hybrid-classes from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Public school students in 4th and 5th Grade attend Saturday in-person classes from 10:15 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. at the Parish Hall. - Upon completion of AA1, the student is promoted to AA2. Classes are held in-person on Saturday from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M. at the Parish Hall.
- After receiving 1st Holy Communion, the student is now ready to be enrolled in their regular grade when they return the following year.
AA6
A special Sacramental preparation class for older public school students in 6th Grade and above. In-person. Saturday at 11:30 A.M
- AA6
is for
students 12-16 years of age
and above
at time of registration.
- For students who stopped attending faith formation after receiving 1st Holy Communion.
-
For students who
have not received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion
and wish to enroll in Confirmation.
- After receiving 1st Holy Communion, the student undergoes a special Admissions Conversation before entering the Confirmation Program.
For adults looking to be Baptized, receive Holy Communion and/or be Confirmed, please visit the RCIA page
SAC's PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Faith Formation Program Requirements:
- Copy of Baptismal Certificate is required for new students.
- If transferred from another parish, a letter from the DRE is required and proof of Sacraments received.
- Regularly attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. If unable to attend in person, attend through the live-streamed mass.
- Participate during scheduled classes.
- Fulfill required homework, assignments and Parish involvements.
- Bring textbooks, pen/pencil, and notebook to class.
- Students attend Advent and Lenten Penance Services (Grades 3-6)
- Students attend and participate in the Retreat for 6th Graders and AA6 students.
- Attend the Agape Dinner for 1st Communicants & their families.
Absence Policy
- Letter of excuse is required.
- CCD students with 3 (three) unacceptable or unreasonable excuses for their absences, will cause the student to be dropped from the CCD program.
- Confirmation students with 2 (two) unacceptable or unreasonable excuses for their absences, will cause the student to be dropped from the Confirmation program.
Expectations of Parents:
- Attend scheduled meetings/sessions.
- Must submit an authorization/consent for student to attend Virtual Classes. Students without parental consent will not be admitted into the zoom class.
- A Virtus Safety Training is conducted on a yearly basis. If parents do not want their child to attend, an Opt-out Form must be completed.
- Attend scheduled 4-adult ongoing formation family sessions.
- Submit written notes regarding your child’s absences, i.e. illness, emergencies and major school events.
- Comply with Yard Monitor Schedule Sign-Ups.
- Please pick up your child from the Courtyard on time!
- Parish involvement with your child.
- Register as a parishioner of the parish.
- Regularly attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days.
- Maintain open communication through phone calls, texts, emails, letters, and/or in-person meetings.
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Services, Retreats and Recollections:
- Penance Service for Grades 3 to 6 during Advent & Lent
- One Day Recollection for 6th Grade and AA6 Students.
- 2-day Onsite Recollection for 1st Year Confirmation Students.
- 3-day/2-night Away-Retreat for 2nd Year Confirmation Students.
1st Communicants
- Celebration of 1st Reconciliation
- Rite of Enrollment
- Rehearsals for 1st Communicants, Parents, Catechists
- A special year-end Agape Dinner for 1st Communicants and their parents .
Confirmation Program
- Community Service for 1st and 2nd Year Confirmation Students. Stewardship Hour Forms must be completed and submitted to their Catechist.
- 2nd Year Students and Sponsors must attend the following Masses::
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Welcome and Presentation of Confirmation Candidates
-
Rite of Recognition
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Rite of Affirmation
- Rehearsals for 2nd Year Students, Sponsors., Parents, Catechists
Family Activities
Parish involvement of students and their families.. For all Grade Levels.
- Orientation Meeting
- There are 4 required Adult Ongoing Formation in-person sessions attended by students, parents and catechists. Meetings are held in lieu of a class. Attendance is checked.
- Yard Monitor Community Service for parents (all grade levels) to ensure the safety of the children while attending class.
- Annual Canned Food Drive
- 2-Annual Fundraisers:
- Spell-A-Thon,
- Rummage and Food Sale.
- All Saints Costume Parade. No tricks, only treats! Students dress up as a Holy Person or Saint. The children participate in a costume-parade and receive treats!
- Simbang Gabi, a Novena of 9 evening masses during the Advent Season (Dec 15-Dec 23.) Attended by students, parents and catechists. The families of each grade are highlighted during an Offertory Procession at assigned Masses.
- Christmas Eve, Dec 24th - Children's Mass and Christmas Pageant (elementary level.)
- World Day of the Sick - Mass and project.
- Marian activities: Living Rosary in October and May Floral Offering
- Year-end Thanksgiving Mass.
SAC Faith Formation Program
Office (650) 873-2878
Call or Text (650) 797-5955
sacfaithformationprogram@gmail.com
SAC FFP Coordinating Team
Nerissa Broas, FFP Coordinator
Noel Panelo, Coordinator - Confirmation
Khay Acosta, Coordinator - CCD
Linda F. Gamboa, Program Secretary
Fr. Ed Dura, Spiritual Director
Fr. Ray Reyes, Pastor
OUR VISION
Saint Augustine Parish is a worshiping community that enthusiastically manifests faith through action, with open arms for all of God's children.
OUR MISSION
We live God's Word and continue His Work.
STEWARDSHIP
The grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes, receives and cultivates God’s gifts, and generously shares these gifts in love of God and neighbor.
