The Holy Family Education Formation Team welcomes you.
We’re all on a faith journey towards discipleship, come join us. There is something for everyone.
We look forward to supporting your household of faith. Please give us a call and you will be directed to the ministry that will serve your needs: 626.799.8908
Education Formation Overview in PowerPoint <click here>
The following outline is designed to help you understand the opportunities available here at Holy Family.
Children’s Faith Formation:
Brother Francis takes us through Lent
0. All about Lent
Christian Initiation for Children and Teens (OCIA)
Christian Initiation for Children (Ages 7+) This process is designed for unbaptized children, aged 7 and older, to enter the Church as fully initiated Catholics through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The preparation typically spans one year and consists of four main components: …
Reflection Question of the Week
December 29 December 22 December 15 December 8 December 1 November 17 November 10 November 3 October 27 October 20 October 13 October 6 September 29 September 22 September 15 September 8 September 1 August 25, 2025 August 18, 2024 August 11, 2024 August 4, …
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children
Mission Statement Holy Family is a welcoming community of faith who welcomes seekers and so we initiate new members through the rites of our Catholic Church. Those seekers are nurtured as individuals on their own faith journeys, challenging them to live the Gospel message as …
Safeguard the Children
“Providing a safe environment for children, youth, and vulnerable adults.” About Safeguard the ChildrenSafeguard the Children is a comprehensive program designed to promote a safe environment for children, youth and vulnerable adults and prevent child sexual abuse. Our goal is to empower children, teens and …
Welcome to the OCIA and Older First Eucharist Process
We extend a heartfelt welcome to you as you begin this enriching journey through our OCIA (formerly RCIA) process and Older First Eucharist preparation. Your presence here is truly an honor, and we are deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in us. Walking …
Also: Infant Baptism* ages 0-6
Sacramental prep for First Reconciliation (Confession)
Sacramental prep for First Eucharist (Communion)
Teen Faith Formation:
Confirmation for Teens
If you would like to learn more about the teen confirmation preparation process at Holy Family, we have our own WEB PAGE.
Middle School Ministry
Middle school ministry here at Holy Family Parish is a welcoming community for all sixth, seventh and eighth grade youth. We gather in the Eden Center on Wednesday nights (7-8:30pm) to grow in our faith together through prayer, learning, friendship and discipleship deeds (community service).
Reflection Question of the Week
December 29 December 22 December 15 December 8 December 1 November 17 November 10 November 3 October 27 October 20 October 13 October 6 September 29 September 22 September 15 September 8 September 1 August 25, 2025 August 18, 2024 August 11, 2024 August 4, …
Religious Education Congress
The Religious Education Congress is a gathering of the brightest and the best in the area of Catholic Religious Formation, Pastoral Leadership, Scripture Study, Music and Worship. Each year Holy Family sends a large delegation of catechists, parish leaders, parents and teens to this four …
The Rite of Baptism (For Children Under the Age of 7)
Congratulations on the birth of your child! We look forward to welcoming your child into God’s family and as a member of the Holy Family community. When planning for your child’s Baptism, please allow the process to take from three to six months. To begin …
Welcome to the OCIA and Older First Eucharist Process
We extend a heartfelt welcome to you as you begin this enriching journey through our OCIA (formerly RCIA) process and Older First Eucharist preparation. Your presence here is truly an honor, and we are deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in us. Walking …
Youth Confirmation
Mission Statement The Confirmation Process at Holy Family strives to lead teens and their households to a deeper experience of faith and a deeper relationship with God and God’s Church, and that the teens may be prepared to receive the sacrament of confirmation and live …
Also: Confirmation Preparation generally 9th and 10th Grade
Adult Faith Formation:
Adult Confirmation
Mission StatementHoly Family Adult Confirmation Sacramental Preparation provides a lively and welcoming process for adults to complete the Sacraments of Initiation. About Adult Confirmation The Adult Confirmation process is a fun interactive opportunity for Catholics who have not had the opportunity to receive the sacrament …
Adult Confirmation Make-up Page
Confirmation Session 1, Introduction and Prayer January 18, 2024 Confirmation Session 2, Discipleship January 25, 2024 Confirmation Session 3, Who is God February 1, 2024 Confirmation Session 4, Church February 8, 2024 Confirmation Session 5, Baptism and Confirmation February 22, 2024 Confirmation Session 6, Morality …
All Are Welcome
Take the All Are Welcome Survey The all are Welcome Task force seeks to help Holy Family Church live out its mission of being “a welcoming Eucharistic community of disciples of Jesus Christ” and its ecclesiology of “All Are Welcome” in three main ways: Click …
Beautiful Eucharist
A book for faith sharing by name authors Week One: Introduction-Astonishing Week Two: Mass was Boring…Until this Happened Jackie Francois Angel recounts a pivotal moment when she resolved to fully commit to her Catholic faith, no longer content with being only partially engaged. Have you …
Disciple’s Reflection Question of the Week
What is the Disciple’s Reflection Question of the Week? Simply put, it helps people to break open the word of God. This allows for Faith Formation to be where it belongs: within the households of faith. Consider for a moment…what was the Gospel about last …
Divorced and Separated Support Group
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Ps 34.18) Divorce or separation is troubling and painful to most people. Holy Family Church has a support group to address this need. We meet every …
Holy Moments: A Handbook for the Rest of Your Life
Week One Prologue The book’s prologue recounts a timeless tale of the Hermit’s contribution to the monastery community, emphasizing his wisdom and insight. On page 8, the Hermit metaphorically compares the Abbot to a lake with the capacity to reflect the divine presence of God. …
Interfaith Dialogue
On April 13, 2016 we were blessed to have Father William Skudlarek, OSB open the discussion on the Challenges and Promise of Interfaith Dialogue. Nostra Aetate 50 years later: Where we have come, Where we Hope to Go Click here to see the PowerPoint presentation.
Lenten Readings & Reflection Questions
In the Liturgy of the Word, the Church feeds the people of God from the table of his Word (cf. Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 51). The Scriptures are the word of God, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. In the Scriptures, God speaks to …
Also: Parish Missions
* Christian Initiation Process welcomes children older than six and adults who are seeking the Catholic way of life.