Welcome to St. Patrick Faith Formation & Evangelization 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 email: parishoffice@stpatrickrodeo.org or call 510-799-4406 or 510-799-4434.
Have you registered your child in the St. Patrick Religious Education Programs 2024-2025? 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).
Each year we need volunteers to teach and share the Catholic Faith with our Parish children. The Faith Formation & Evangelization Office is located in the Parish Office. For more information, call 510-799-4406 or 510.799.4434 or email: parishoffice@stpatrickrodeo.org
Children Faith Formation & Edge Middle School Ministry & Confirmation Journey
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 (6th, 7th, & 8th 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 (Pre-Requisite for Confirmation – High School, 9th thru 12th) Sessions Sundays (3:00pm – 4:00pm) Youth Ministry Calendar 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, 10th thru 12th) Sessions Sundays (1:30pm – 2:30pm) Confirmation Calendar 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.
Saturday, December 21
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Light 4th Candle
One Collection
Sunday, December 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Light 4th Candle
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
Monday, December 23
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass: 7:30am No Bible Class
Parish Penance Services – Confession, 7:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 24
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Confession, 10:00-11:00am
Children’s Rehearsal, 12:00pm for the 7:00pm Mass
Confession, 1:00-2:00pm
No Bible Class
Christmas Vigil Mass, 7:00pm
Children present Nativity Story
Christmas Music by the Choirs, 11:00pm
Midnight Mass, 12:00am
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas Masses, 7:30am, 9:30, 11:30am
One Collection
Start of the Jubilee Year 2025
Thursday, December 26
Feast of St. Stephen
Daily Mass, 7:30am
No Faith Formation and Edge classes
Friday, December 27
Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, December 28
Feast of the Holy Innocent
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections – St. Vincent de Paul
Sunday, December 29 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections – St. Vincent de Paul
No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
No Bible Class with Fr. Larry on Monday or Tuesday of this week
Faith Formation
Faith Formation & Evangelization
Welcome to St. Patrick Faith Formation & Evangelization 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 email: parishoffice@stpatrickrodeo.org or call 510-799-4406 or 510-799-4434.
Faith Formation & Evangelization Programs
2024-2025 Student Online Registration
Have you registered your child in the St. Patrick Religious Education Programs 2024-2025? 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).
Each year we need volunteers to teach and share the Catholic Faith with our Parish children. The Faith Formation & Evangelization Office is located in the Parish Office. For more information, call 510-799-4406 or 510.799.4434 or email: parishoffice@stpatrickrodeo.org
Children Faith Formation & Edge Middle School Ministry & Confirmation Journey
Registration Fee
$70 (1 child)
$120 (2 children)
$160 (3 children)
$190 (4+ children)
Children Faith Formation (Preschool – 5th Grade)
Classes Thursdays (5:45pm – 7:00pm)
Faith Formation and Edge Calendar
Sacramental Preparation Calendar
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 (6th, 7th, & 8th 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 (Pre-Requisite for Confirmation – High School, 9th thru 12th)
Sessions Sundays (3:00pm – 4:00pm)
Youth Ministry Calendar
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, 10th thru 12th)
Sessions Sundays (1:30pm – 2:30pm)
Confirmation Calendar
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.
Saturday, December 21
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Light 4th Candle
One Collection
Sunday, December 22
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
One Collection
Light 4th Candle
Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:30, 11:30
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
Monday, December 23
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass: 7:30am
No Bible Class
Parish Penance Services – Confession, 7:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 24
Simbang Gabi Mass, 5:00am – Reception after Mass
Daily Mass: 7:30am
Confession, 10:00-11:00am
Children’s Rehearsal, 12:00pm
for the 7:00pm Mass
Confession, 1:00-2:00pm
No Bible Class
Christmas Vigil Mass, 7:00pm
Children present Nativity Story
Christmas Music by the Choirs, 11:00pm
Midnight Mass, 12:00am
Wednesday, December 25
Christmas Masses, 7:30am, 9:30, 11:30am
One Collection
Start of the Jubilee Year 2025
Thursday, December 26
Feast of St. Stephen
Daily Mass, 7:30am
No Faith Formation and Edge classes
Friday, December 27
Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Santo Niño Novena, 8:00am
Saturday, December 28
Feast of the Holy Innocent
Daily Mass, 7:30am
Legion of Mary Rosary, 8:00am
Confessions, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Vigil Mass, 5:00pm
Two Collections – St. Vincent de Paul
Sunday, December 29
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Masses: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Two Collections – St. Vincent de Paul
No Children’s Liturgy of the Word
No Confirmation and Youth Ministry classes
No Bible Class with Fr. Larry on Monday or Tuesday of this week