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        • 2019: Moving Fr. Kwame & Fr. Mark
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      • 2018 >
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        • 2018: Altar Servers Great America Trip
        • 2018: AMP
        • 2018: Appalachia With Matt Gray & Maryknoll
        • 2018: Buddha & Jesus Against Hunger Packing Event
        • 2018: Christmas Concert
        • 2018: Confirmation Retreat
        • 2018: Confirmation
        • 2018: Cross Walk
        • 2018: Detention Ministry Toy Drive
        • 2018: Disco Bingo
        • 2018: Easter Vigil
        • 2018: Elementary Faith Formation
        • 2018: Festa Italiana
        • 2018: First Eucharist
        • 2018: Fr. Paul's 25th Anniversary Of Ordination
        • 2018: Giving Tree
        • 2018: High School Social
        • 2018: Knights Of Columbus Breakfast With Santa
        • 2018: Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary Mass
        • 2018: Knights Of Columbus Keep Christ In Christmas Poster Contest
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        • 2018: Mass For The Sick
        • 2018: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2018: Palm Sunday
        • 2018: Papal Ninja
        • 2018: RCIA @ St. Mary's
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        • 2018: Seminarian Visit
        • 2018: Social Justice Committee Kids Against Hunger Packing Event
        • 2018: St. Patrick's Dinner
        • 2018: SVdP Easter Baskets
        • 2018: Vacation Bible School
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        • 2017: Blessing Of The Pets
        • 2017: Christmas Concert
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        • 2017: Dia de los Muertos
        • 2017: Cross Walk
        • 2017: Easter Vigil
        • 2017: Elementary Faith Formation
        • 2017: First Wednesdays
        • 2017: Habitat For Humanity
        • 2017: Homeless Backpack Drive
        • 2017: Knight Of Columbus Crab Feed
        • 2017: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
        • 2017: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2017: Parish Picnic
        • 2017: Spanish First Eucharist Mass
        • 2017: SVDP Thanksgiving Baskets
        • 2017: Vacation Bible School
        • 2017: Youth Group
      • 2016 >
        • 2016: Affordable Housing Forum
        • 2016: Backpack Drive
        • 2016: Blessing Of The Pets
        • 2016: Christmas Concert
        • 2016: Confirmation
        • 2016: Cross Walk
        • 2016: Easter Vigil
        • 2016: Holy Thursday
        • 2016: Knights Of Columbus Crab Feed
        • 2016: Mass For The Sick WIth Annointing
        • 2016: Nativity Display
        • 2016: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2016: Parish Picnic
        • 2016: Summer Joy Festival
        • 2016: SVdP Easter Baskets
        • 2016: SVdP Thanksgiving Food Baskets
        • 2016: Vacation Bible School
        • 2016: Young Neighbors In Action
      • 2015 >
        • 2015: Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
        • 2015: Confirmation
        • 2015: Confirmation Retreat
        • 2015: Corazon
        • 2015: Crop Walk
        • 2015: Cross Walk
        • 2015: Easter Baskets for Catholic Worker House
        • 2015: Easter Vigil
        • 2015: Farewell To Fr. Lee & Gepaul
        • 2015: Festa Italiana
        • 2015: First Eucharist
        • 2015: MedShare Volunteer Event
        • 2015: Music Ministry Christmas Concert
        • 2015: Parish Picnic
        • 2015: RCIA
        • 2015: RCIA Cathedral Tour
        • 2015 - Santa Rita Jail Toy Distribution
        • 2015: Social Justice Camp For Teens
        • 2015: SVdP Thanksgiving Food Baskets
        • 2015: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
        • 2015: Year 1 Confirmation Retreat
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        • 2014: First Wednesday
        • 2014: Lady Of Guadalupe Mass
        • 2014: Music Ministry Christmas Concert
        • 2014: Parish Picnic
        • 2014: SVdP Thanksgiving Food Baskets
        • 2014: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
        • 2014: WINGS Fr. Paul Meeting
      • 2013 >
        • 2013: Advent Concert
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        • 2013: Father Paul's Installation
        • 2013: Lady Of Guadalupe Mass
        • 2013: MedShare
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Frequently Asked Questions


I teach my children about faith at home. Why do they need formal classes?
The parent’s role as “first teacher” is irreplaceable. Parents teach and bear witness to Catholic faith, morality, prayer and religious practice through their example in word and action. However, the Church also recognizes a need for a formal, comprehensive and systematic religious education concerning the faith.

Should I enroll my child in faith formation (FF) classes each year?
Yes. The religious curriculum that children receive in their Faith Formation classes builds upon itself from year to year. Even if you do not plan for your child to receive a sacrament during the current school year, the content of what your child will learn will help them grow in their faith and enter into deeper communion and intimacy with the person of Jesus.

Are FF classes required in order for my child to receive the Sacraments?
Yes. If you want your child to receive a sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation), then they must enroll and regularly attend Parish Faith Formation classes, in order to adequately prepare for that sacrament.

Does my child's age matter when considering FF as preparation for Sacraments?
Yes. Depending on your child’s age and grade level, your child may need to attend the Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (CIC) program in preparation for his or her sacrament. See our Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation pages for more information.

When and where is Faith Formation taught?
The Catholic Community of Pleasanton offers many opportunities for your child to grow in their faith. Faith Formation for children in 1st through 5th grade you can participate in the Elementary program which offers a learning station format to teach the essentials of the faith. These groups are offered on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon from 3:45pm-5:15pm or Wednesday evening from 5:45pm-7:15pm. These gatherings meet every other week.

Children in 6th to 8th grade attend our Middle School Youth Ministry Program.  This occurs on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:45pm.

The High School Confirmation preparation classes meet every other week on either a Sunday from 4:00pm-5:30pm or Monday night from 7:30pm-9:00pm.

 The High School Youth group meets on Monday nights from 7:30pm-9:00pm
 
All of these programs meet in the St. Augustine Parish Hall (the building to the left as you are facing the church).
 
How do I enroll my child in FF?
CCOP conducts faith formation registration in May and the end of August. The Middle School Youth Program and High School Youth group accepts registration on an ongoing basis. Classes begin in September.

What is the fee for enrolling my child in FF?
The current fee schedule is as follows:
One Child - $ 170.00
Two Children - $ 250.00
Three Children - $ 330.00
Four or More Children - $ 410.00
Additional Eucharist or Confirmation Sacrament Fee (receiving the sacrament in the Spring of 2019) - $ 70.00

What about Religious Education for parents?
All adults are encouraged to continue to grow in their faith. There are many wonderful websites that cover a variety of topics. Please see our Adult Faith Formation and Online Resources pages for more information.

The Catholic Community of Pleasanton
925.846.4489
St. Augustine Church
3999 Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
4001 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Faith Formation Office
3999 Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566

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    • 2021 Parish Mission
    • Daily Mass Live Stream
    • Sunday Mass Live Stream
    • In Person Mass
    • Confession
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    • Mass Intentions
    • Prayers Of The Faithful
    • Sacraments >
      • Baptism
    • Eucharistic Adoration
    • I'm New >
      • Parish Registration Form
    • News And Events
    • Updates From Fr. Mark
    • About Our Pastor
  • Liturgy
    • Liturgical Ministries >
      • Altar Linen Care Ministry
    • Liturgical Planning >
      • Ministry Guidelines and Liturgical Documents
      • Ministry Schedule & Sign Up Form
    • Music >
      • Worship Aids
      • Join The Ministry
      • Media
  • Learning
    • Elementary School (K - 3rd Grade) >
      • Kindergarten
      • Year 1: 1st Grade
      • Year 1: 2nd Grade
      • Year 1: 3rd Grade
      • Year 2: Sacramental Preparation >
        • Home Teaching Guide
        • Year Two First Eucharist Preparation Lesson Schedule
    • ​Elementary School (4th - 5th Grade) >
      • Youth Links
      • Parent Resources
      • Online Resources
      • Gallery
    • ​Middle School (6th - 8th Grade) >
      • Youth Links
      • Parent Resources
      • Online Resources
      • Gallery
    • High School (9th - 12th Grade) >
      • Confirmation Year 1
      • Confirmation Year 2
      • Youth Group
      • Service Opportunities
      • Socials
      • Photo Gallery and Videos
      • Online Resources
    • RCIA & The Parish >
      • RCIA Come And See
      • RCIA Conversations
      • RCIA Online Prayer Resources
      • RCIA Core Message
      • RCIA: Gospel Themes
      • RCIA: Recommended Reading
      • RCIA: Calendar
      • RCIA Binder
    • Bible Study
    • Special Religious Education (SPRED)
    • Online Resources
    • Vacation Bible School
  • Living
    • Social Justice & Charity >
      • Diocesan Task Force for Racial Justice
      • Get On The Bus
      • Society of St. Vincent de Paul
      • Giving Tree Program
      • Detention Ministry
    • Social Justice Committee >
      • Who We Are & What We Do
      • Care For The Environment
      • COVID -19 Service Opportunities
      • Fair Trade
      • Habitat For Humanity
      • Homeless / Local Solidarity Initiative
      • Kids Against Hunger / Global Solidarity Initiative
      • Advocacy: Raise Your Voice!
      • MedShare
      • Parishioner Led Initiatives (Coming Soon)
      • Rice Bowl
      • Social Justice Grant Program (Coming Soon)
    • Evangelization >
      • How Do I Become A Catholic? - Inquiry & RCIA
    • Family Life Ministries >
      • Grief Ministry
      • Divorced & Separated Support Group
      • Ministry To The Sick
      • AA and Al-Anon
      • Employment Connection
      • Military Peer Support Group
      • M.O.M.S.
      • Marriage Preparation
      • Prayer Shawl Ministry
      • Infant Toddler Playgroup
      • Tri-Valley Catholic Young Adults
    • Small Christian Communities >
      • SCC Signup Form
    • Knights of Columbus
    • WINGS
  • Giving
    • Arise & Build
    • Stewardship
    • 2021 Bishop's Appeal
    • Giving Made Easy (GME)
    • Stewardship Of Treasure: Monthly Report
    • 2019 - 2020 Summary Financial Report
    • Amazon Smile
  • Media
    • Formed.org
    • Podcast
    • The Book Of Life 2020
    • 2020: Lenten Parish Mission
    • Fr. Mark's 25th Anniversary Of Ordination
    • In Memoriam: Rev. Paul D. Minnihan
    • Photos >
      • 2020: Confirmation Retreat
      • 2020: Disco Bingo
      • 2020: Drive Through Confession
      • 2020: Easter Vigil
      • 2020: Fr. Paul Memorial Mass
      • 2020: High School Youth Group
      • 2020: Medshare
      • 2020: Middle School Program
      • 2020: Pentecost
      • 2020: RCIA Cathedral Tour
      • 2020: RCIA Rite Of Election
      • 2020: Youth Room Project
      • 2019 >
        • 2019: Blessing Of The Animals
        • 2019: Christmas Concert
        • 2019: Confirmation
        • 2019: Confirmation Retreat
        • 2019: Cross Walk
        • 2019: Disco Bingo
        • 2019: Easter Vigil
        • 2019: Fr. Kwame Farewell Mass & Reception
        • 2019: First Eucharist
        • 2019: Fr. Dan Funeral Rites
        • 2019: Fr. Mark's Installation
        • 2019: Fr. Paul Funeral Rites
        • 2019: Giving Tree
        • 2019: High School Youth Group
        • 2019: Knights Of Columbus Crab Feed
        • 2019: Mass For The Sick With Anointing
        • 2019: Memorial Day Mass
        • 2019: Middle School Ministry
        • 2019: Moving Fr. Kwame & Fr. Mark
        • 2019: Our Lady Guadalupe
        • 2019: Palm Sunday
        • 2019: RCIA & Kids Against Hunger
        • 2019: RCIA Rite Of Election
        • 2019: Social Justice - Kids Against Hunger
        • 2019: SVdP Thanksgiving Baskets
        • 2019: Vacation Bible School
        • 2019: WINGS 3rd Annual Women's Tea
      • 2018 >
        • 2018: 2nd Annual WINGS Women's Tea
        • 2018: Altar Servers Great America Trip
        • 2018: AMP
        • 2018: Appalachia With Matt Gray & Maryknoll
        • 2018: Buddha & Jesus Against Hunger Packing Event
        • 2018: Christmas Concert
        • 2018: Confirmation Retreat
        • 2018: Confirmation
        • 2018: Cross Walk
        • 2018: Detention Ministry Toy Drive
        • 2018: Disco Bingo
        • 2018: Easter Vigil
        • 2018: Elementary Faith Formation
        • 2018: Festa Italiana
        • 2018: First Eucharist
        • 2018: Fr. Paul's 25th Anniversary Of Ordination
        • 2018: Giving Tree
        • 2018: High School Social
        • 2018: Knights Of Columbus Breakfast With Santa
        • 2018: Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary Mass
        • 2018: Knights Of Columbus Keep Christ In Christmas Poster Contest
        • 2018: Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary Dinner
        • 2018: Mass For The Sick
        • 2018: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2018: Palm Sunday
        • 2018: Papal Ninja
        • 2018: RCIA @ St. Mary's
        • 2018: RCIA Cathedral Tour
        • 2018: RCIA Retreat
        • 2018: Seminarian Visit
        • 2018: Social Justice Committee Kids Against Hunger Packing Event
        • 2018: St. Patrick's Dinner
        • 2018: SVdP Easter Baskets
        • 2018: Vacation Bible School
      • 2017 >
        • 2017: Altar Servers Great America Trip
        • 2017: AMP
        • 2017: Backpack Drive
        • 2017: Blessing Of The Pets
        • 2017: Christmas Concert
        • 2017: Confirmation
        • 2017: Dia de los Muertos
        • 2017: Cross Walk
        • 2017: Easter Vigil
        • 2017: Elementary Faith Formation
        • 2017: First Wednesdays
        • 2017: Habitat For Humanity
        • 2017: Homeless Backpack Drive
        • 2017: Knight Of Columbus Crab Feed
        • 2017: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
        • 2017: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2017: Parish Picnic
        • 2017: Spanish First Eucharist Mass
        • 2017: SVDP Thanksgiving Baskets
        • 2017: Vacation Bible School
        • 2017: Youth Group
      • 2016 >
        • 2016: Affordable Housing Forum
        • 2016: Backpack Drive
        • 2016: Blessing Of The Pets
        • 2016: Christmas Concert
        • 2016: Confirmation
        • 2016: Cross Walk
        • 2016: Easter Vigil
        • 2016: Holy Thursday
        • 2016: Knights Of Columbus Crab Feed
        • 2016: Mass For The Sick WIth Annointing
        • 2016: Nativity Display
        • 2016: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2016: Parish Picnic
        • 2016: Summer Joy Festival
        • 2016: SVdP Easter Baskets
        • 2016: SVdP Thanksgiving Food Baskets
        • 2016: Vacation Bible School
        • 2016: Young Neighbors In Action
      • 2015 >
        • 2015: Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
        • 2015: Confirmation
        • 2015: Confirmation Retreat
        • 2015: Corazon
        • 2015: Crop Walk
        • 2015: Cross Walk
        • 2015: Easter Baskets for Catholic Worker House
        • 2015: Easter Vigil
        • 2015: Farewell To Fr. Lee & Gepaul
        • 2015: Festa Italiana
        • 2015: First Eucharist
        • 2015: MedShare Volunteer Event
        • 2015: Music Ministry Christmas Concert
        • 2015: Parish Picnic
        • 2015: RCIA
        • 2015: RCIA Cathedral Tour
        • 2015 - Santa Rita Jail Toy Distribution
        • 2015: Social Justice Camp For Teens
        • 2015: SVdP Thanksgiving Food Baskets
        • 2015: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
        • 2015: Year 1 Confirmation Retreat
      • 2014 >
        • 2014: Blessing Of The Pets
        • 2014: Confirmation
        • 2014: Crop Walk
        • 2014: Cross Walk
        • 2014: Easter Vigil
        • 2014: First Wednesday
        • 2014: Lady Of Guadalupe Mass
        • 2014: Music Ministry Christmas Concert
        • 2014: Parish Picnic
        • 2014: SVdP Thanksgiving Food Baskets
        • 2014: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
        • 2014: WINGS Fr. Paul Meeting
      • 2013 >
        • 2013: Advent Concert
        • 2013: Deacon Joe's Ordination
        • 2013: Father Paul's Installation
        • 2013: Lady Of Guadalupe Mass
        • 2013: MedShare
        • 2013: Parish Mission
        • 2013: Parish Picnic
      • 2012 >
        • 2012: Parish Night Out
        • 2012: Parish Picnic
        • 2012: Vatican II Jubilee
        • 2012: Vacation Bible School
      • 2011 >
        • 2011: Advent Concert
      • 2010 >
        • 2010: Choir Rome Pilgrimage
    • Video >
      • Daily Mass
      • Sunday & Holy Day Mass
      • Additional Videos
    • Audio
    • Documents
    • Bulletins
  • Contact Us
    • Helping Each Other
    • Rectory & Offices
    • Clergy
    • Staff
    • Pastoral Council
    • Finance Council
    • Flocknote