Becoming Catholic (Children & Youth)

Thank you for your interest in Becoming Catholic! We look forward to meeting with you and walking with your family on this amazing journey!

Any child or youth (2nd-12th grade), who is interested in being baptized or receiving the remaining Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist and Confirmation) who have been baptized in another Christian faith tradition, are welcome to join our Becoming Catholic Program.

If you are one of the following, then Becoming Catholic is for you:

1. Children who have never been baptized.

2. Children baptized in another Christian faith.

Children begin the Becoming Catholic program for Children & Youth usually in the Fall of each year. After a typical nine month formation process, the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) are celebrated at the Easter Vigil or at another Mass near that time. However, the needs of each child throughout the process are individually taken into account, so for some children & teens who need more time, this process may take longer.

• Children who are 6 years of age or younger and have never been baptized, should apply to receive the Sacrament of Baptism through the Infant Baptism program.

One parent is expected to attend the sessions with their child, and children must also register and attend their grade-level faith formation class. 

Sessions will begin on Sunday, September 10th, at the following times:

• 2nd - 6th graders will meet on Sunday afternoons from 3:15 - 4:15 PM.

• 7th - 12th graders will meet on Sunday evenings from 7:30 - 8:00 PM.

All teens and children are encouraged to begin attending their grade level formation class immediately. Please view the Family Formation or Youth Ministry pages for more information about each program.

If you have any questions, please contact Darren Seibert, Director of Faith Formation, at formtion@stabcs.org.

Please register for the Becoming Catholic for Children & Youth Program in the form below, and a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Formation team will contact you soon.