Youth Faith Formation

Youth Faith Classes Resume September 27  

College Church Youth Faith Formation Classes will begin Sunday, September 27. In an abundance of caution they will begin virtually, with a commitment to return to live classes as soon as it is safe.  

Both RE and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd virtual classes will replicate the in-person classes as closely as possible. Classes for children in sacramental years will concentrate on sacramental preparation. There will be times when students in those years come together outside or in the ballroom for activities specific to that preparation.  

There will be opportunities to come together even as we learn virtually. We will have Class Masses with seating in designated areas of the Church, and we will come together for penance services.  

We will offer opportunities and suggestions for service work, either done independently at home, or in safe gatherings in the ballroom or outside.  

It is all our hope and prayer that this is a very temporary situation. In the meantime we feel this structure will allow you and your family to maintain and nurture the role of faith in your life and keep a connection with our YFF family.  

If you have questions please contact Terry Edelmann, 314.712.4216, or Julie Kilian at 314.698.9268.        

New Classrooms for Atrium Levels I and II.  

When students return to their Atrium classes, they will have a dedicated space which is much more easily accessible. Level I and II classrooms will all be in a large area behind the Ballroom in the space of the former Chapel.  

All the rooms are larger than the current ones, and they will have a dedicated entry, down the ramp on the southside of the church. There are no steps so monitored entry and social distancing will not present a problem. Parents can park in the Laclede garage, free on Sunday, and just make a short trip through the campus to the Atrium door.

Note: Our Eighth Grade Class is now full. 

View our early Mass at this link.

The Youth Faith Formation Ministry at College Church seeks to nourish and affirm family life in a variety of ways.

We offer:

• Baptism Preparation

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes for Preschool through Sixth Grade,

• Traditional Religious Education with emphasis on Ignatian Spirituality for First through Eighth Grade,

• Celebration of the Liturgy of the Word for children Preschool through Second Grade,

• High School Youth Group and

• Nursery program for our youngest parish members.

We also have SFX Connections, a speaker series for parents, and offer parenting groups and small discussion groups when needed.

For more information about any of these programs, contact Terry Edelmann at 314-712-4216 or Terry@sfxstl.org.