Children’s Faith Formation

Let us help you “walk with your children” and journey in faith together

Before signing up your child(ren) for Faith Formation please be aware of these two points.

If your child is between the ages 8 and 17 years old and has not been baptized please contact Christine Davis to inquire about the OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation for Children). Your faith formation journey will begin through OCIA. Do not complete the FF or Sacramental Prep forms. Christine Davis – 619.465.5334 Ext 307 or chris@saintmartinoftours.cc
If your child has been baptized and you are seeking First Eucharist they must have one year of religious education either through the parish Faith Formation Program or Catholic Education, prior to enrolling in the Sacramental Preparation program for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.

Forms for Faith Formation

2024-25 Faith Formation Information

2024-25 Sacramental Prep Information

2024-25 Faith Formation and Sacramental Prep Calendar

2024-25 Faith Formation Registration Forms . – .Printable. – .On-line

2024-25 Sacramental Preparation Registration Forms . – .Printable. – . On-line

We are so excited to have your children join our Faith Formation Program. The program consists of sessions that begin in September and finish in April. Each session will follow the liturgical season and include a focus on the readings from the Sunday Mass and a faith sharing experience that is appropriate for your child’s age group.

Here is how the program works:

Parents/Guardians will bring their child/ren to the Parish Hall on scheduled Sunday mornings to sign them in between 8:00 and 8:10 AM. Sessions start promptly at 8:15 AM.
Parents are invited to stay for a time of pre-mass reflection in the church or for community connection and coffee in Barry Hall from 8:15-8:45. Following this time, parents will join the parish community for the 9 AM Mass.
The Children’s Faith Formation begins in age appropriate groups at designated locations in the Parish Hall and Rectory or Food Pantry.
At 9:15, all the children are brought together in the Hall to read the same readings being read at Mass but from the Children’s Lectionary. The children will learn the meaning of the readings and the connection to their lives through simple guided discussions, skits, music and prayer.
Children will be brought to the Church during the presentation of the gifts to join their families in the church and celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist with their faith community.

It is our hope that this way of sharing our faith with the children will enhance their understanding and appreciation of the liturgy, scriptures, community and the traditions of our Catholic faith. With this approach, parents can be a witness to their children and share in the celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and Holy Communion.

For those preparing for First Communion, this is the song you will sign as a group on that day. Who Is This? – First Communion Song (click on this link to view)