Children’s Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation


St. Paul’s Parish
Religious Education Program
(904) 249-2660

St. Paul’s Religious Education welcomes all children to our program.

 

 

It’s never too late to begin learning about your faith.

“Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child’s earliest years…Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith.”  (CCC #2226)

Faith Formation is offered for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.  Classes meet on Wednesdays.

4:30 – 5:45 (K-5) and 6:30 – 7:45 (K-8).

Download Our Registration Form for the 2025-2026 year

Rel. Ed. Parent-Student Handbook

RE Calendar 2025-2026

Faith Formation classes are for children in grades K-8 who do not attend Catholic school. Families must re-register each year. Registration forms can be found online or emailed.

 

Sacramental  Preparation

NOTE: St. Paul’s follows the diocesan requirements of two full, consecutive years of faith formation prior to celebrating the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. If you have any questions, please contact the religious education office.

Preparation for First Communion is a 2-year preparation process.

Children must participate for two full, consecutive years in a Catholic school or parish religious education program prior to receiving the sacrament. Classroom preparation begins in 1st grade & continues through 2nd grade.

Preparation for Confirmation is a 2-year preparation process. Young people must have participated for two full, consecutive years in a Catholic school or parish religious education program prior to being confirmed in February.  Preparation begins in 6th grade and continues through 8th grade.

 

If your child is 8 years old or older and has not been Baptized or received First Communion, and you have not already spoken with Carol Burns, please contact the Religious Education office as soon as possible.

First Communion

Next Weekend, May 2nd and 3rd

 Saturday 5:30 PM Mass

Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM

Prayer for First Eucharist Children

Dear Lord, we thank you and praise you for the most precious gift of the Holy Eucharist. We ask you to bless the children who are preparing to receive your Body and Blood for the first time. Help them to grow more in love with you each day of their lives. May they always appreciate the great gifts you have given them for their salvation. Amen

Mark your Calendars Now

Training for New Altar Servers

May 26-29, 2:45-5:30 PM OR

June 8-11, 8:00-11:15 AM

 Students in St. Paul’s religious education classes and St. Paul’s Catholic School are encouraged to join our Altar Server Ministry.

Requirements for Servers:

  • Families are registered parishioners
  • Families attend Sunday (Sat. Vigil) Mass weekly
  • Servers need to be in 4th grade or older for the 2026-27 school year

More information to follow in the coming weeks.

 

Carol Burns
Director of Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation

cburns@stpaulsjaxbeach.org
 (904)249-2660