Religious Education

Welcome to St. Patrick Religious Education website. Our mission is to provide an ongoing, lifelong process of Catholic Faith education and development, to proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus and to encourage full participation in the life of the Catholic Church. For information, please call 510-799-4406 or 510-799-4434 or email parishoffice@stpatrickrodeo.org.

Faith Formation & Evangelization Programs 

Have you registered your child in the St. Patrick Religious Education Programs? It is not too late to register! Come sign up for Children Faith Formation (Elementary), Edge (Middle School), Confirmation Journey (High School) & Youth Ministry/Life Teen (High School).

Children Faith Formation & Edge Middle School Ministry & Confirmation Journey

Registration Fee*
$70 (1 child)
$120 (2 children)
$160 (3 children)
$190 (4+ children)
*Financial Assistance available

Children Faith Formation (Preschool – 5^th Grade)
Classes Thursdays (5:45pm – 7:00pm)
Children Faith Formation walks with your children in their faith journey by introducing them to the message and life of Jesus, by modeling a life of discipleship (social justice, community, love for their neighbor) and challenging them to use their gifts from God to build His kingdom here on earth.

Edge Middle School Ministry (6^th, 7^th, & 8^th Grade)
Classes Thursdays (5:45pm – 7:00pm)
Edge is a middle school youth ministry designed to lead teens closer to Christ. There is so much changing in the lives of middle school youth, it is essential that they be introduced to the truth and love of Jesus Christ and the Church so that their lives can be transformed and led in a positive direction. Edge youth ministry strives to introduce the youth to the saving power and love of Christ.

Youth Ministry/LifeTeen (High School – 9th – 12th Grade)
Classes Sundays (3:00pm – 4:00pm)
A Prerequisite for Confirmation
Life Teen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. By encouraging a deeper & fuller relationship with Jesus Christ, allowing them to experience the love of Jesus, and challenging them to live the Gospel.

Confirmation Journey (High School)
Sessions Sundays (1:30pm – 2:30pm)
Must successfully complete at least 1yr of Youth Ministry
Confirmation Journey is a process to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. This journey encourages youth to a deeper relationship with God and to become a disciple of Jesus Christ.