Faith Formation

2025-2026 Religious Education Registration Now Open

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Ages 3-7

Every Sunday during the 10:00 am Mass

Before the scripture readings begins the children and volunteers will be called to come forward to be blessed by the celebrant.

The children will process to the assigned space and hear the same scripture readings proclaimed at the Mass. It will be explained at the level they will understand and enjoy it.

The children will return to their family at the Mass as the offertory and Liturgy of the Eucharist begins.

First Reconciliation & First Communion

Grades 1 & 2

2 Year Program; Classes are every Sunday after the 8 am Mass.

Year 1 (Pre-Communion) – Class of St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Year 2 (First Communion) – Class of St. Margaret Mary

 

As your children’s primary catechists, you are responsible for partnering with the RE team and the parish to guide your children’s sacramental preparation.  Families should be registered and active members of the parish.

 

Commitment:

 

• Attend Sunday Mass, classes, and special events
• Parents – 15 hours ministry to the parish (parish events, administrative support, parish projects, etc.)
• Parents – Attend informational and sacramental talks

 

To Register:

 

Register at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/k36q1ap1q3tncn/
Pay registration fee
Pay sacramental preparation fee (for Year 2 only)
Submit baptismal certificate
Submit Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]

Religion Classes

Grades 3, 4, 5, & 6

For children who have received their First Communion. Classes are every Sunday after the 8 am Mass.

To lead families in their continuing faith journey, the Religious Education Program of St. Raymond offers the following classes:

† 3rd Year of RE – Class of St. Catherine of Siena
† 4th Year of RE – Class of St. Martin de Porres
† 5th Year of RE –
Class of St. Albert the Great
† 6th Year of RE –
Class of St. John Paul II

Commitment:

•  Attend Sunday Mass, classes, and special events
•  Families should be registered and active members of the parish

To Register:

Register Online at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/x1ndbhj1u9kd1n/
Pay registration fee
Submit baptismal certificate
Submit 
Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]

Two years of Religion classes after First Communion are a requirement before a student can enroll in the parish two year Confirmation program.

Confirmation

Grades 7 & 8

2 Year Program; Classes are every Sunday after the 8 am Mass.

† Year 1 (Pre-Confirmation) – Class of St. Thomas Aquinas
† Year 2 (Confirmation) – Class of St. Dominic

Prerequisite: 

  • Attended at least 2 years of religion classes after First Communion. (If transferring from a different parish, provide a certification/letter from their DRE , and please check in with the Faith Formation Director.)

Student Commitment:

•  Attend Sunday Mass, classes, and special events
•  Attend Salt & Light events
• 
Attend Confirmation Retreat (Year 2 only)
• 
Complete 20 hours Service Project (10 hours at the parish and 10 hours outreach)

Parent Commitment: 

As your children’s primary catechists, you are responsible for partnering with the RE team and the parish to guide your children’s sacramental preparation.  Families should be registered and active members of the parish.

 5 hours ministry to the parish (parish events, administrative support, parish projects, etc.)
•  Family meeting with the pastor
•  Attend informational and sacramental talks

To Register:

• Register at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/zcthyco1fee187/
Pay registration fee
Pay sacramental fee (for Year 2 only)
Submit baptismal certificate
Submit Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]

Youth Group

Middle School and High School

  • Meets periodically for Youth Jam on Sunday after the 8 am Mass and for Youth Nights.

Youth Jam Events

DateTimeEventLocation
10/8/202311 AM - 2 PMHigh School Event: CONTEMPLATE
10/29/20239 AMYouth Jam: Super Hero Sunday
11/4/20236 PM - 8 PMHigh School NightJeffrey's, Menlo Park
11/19/239 AMYouth Jam: Thanksgiving Party
12/2/23High School Night
12/17/239 AMYouth Night: Advent Party (Service Project)
1/21/249 AMYouth Jam: New Years Party
2/3/24High School NightRound Table Pizza, Menlo Park
2/11/249 AMYouth Jam: Mardi Gras Party
3/1/24Youth Stations of the Cross
3/16/24Youth Paint Night
5/4/24High School NightLulu's or Celia's, Menlo Park
5/19/249 AMYouth Jam: Chips & Dips Party
5/19/2410 AMFlower offering at 10 AM Mass
6/22/24 or 6/30/24Youth Summer Dinner & Movie Night
Dates & Times subject to change.