Faith formation begins at HOME, the domestic church. The parish assists by providing opportunities for family activities, individual enrichment and religious education and formation for all ages. Each parishioner is a model of living faith and continual growth for our children.
NEW: Sign up for Vacation Bible School!
This year's theme is "True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World."
Dates: June 23-27, 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $40 per child
Location: St. Vincent de Paul Parish
Registration is open to all children of St. Vincent and St. Theresa (and friends) who have completed grades K-5. To register, click here. The registration deadline is June 2.
For more information or to volunteer, contact KayLynne Barnes, 253-400-9394 or [email protected].
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY OFFERINGS
Religious education instruction for children in grades 1-5 takes place during the school year on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm and runs from October through May. Through class time, prayer time and play time, children are introduced to the beliefs, values, and traditions of our faith. Watch for registration this summer or contact our Children's Minister, KayLynne Barnes, at [email protected].
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION is for children and youth in grades 2-12 to receive their first Reconciliation and first Communion. Preparation classes are held during the school year. Classes are held separately on two tracks: one on select Sunday mornings (10:30 a.m. to noon) and one on Wednesday evenings (6:30-8 p.m.). Watch for registration this summer or contact our Children's Minister, KayLynne Barnes, at [email protected].
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR CHILDREN, based on the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA), this process of Christian initiation is adapted for children and youth (ages 7 and up) who have not been baptized Catholic. Preparation sessions are held Sunday mornings beginning in September and continue through the Easter Vigil. Watch for registration this summer or contact our Children's Minister, KayLynne Barnes, at [email protected].
ALTAR SERVERS For children in grades 4 through high school. Call the parish office at 253-839-2320 for training dates and times.
For one week in the summer, children gather for Bible stories, crafts, prayer and fun. This is also a great opportunity for older children to take leadership roles. To register, click here.
For more information about our Children’s Faith Formation programs or questions about volunteering with our children’s ministry team, please contact KayLynne Barnes, Pastoral Assistant for Children's Ministry, at 253-400-9394 or [email protected], or call the parish office at 253-839-2320.
St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic Church
30525 8th Ave S,
Federal Way, WA 98003,
253-839-2320
MISSION
Inspired by the Holy Spirit and empowered by the Sacraments, our diverse community worships, serves and grows in the love and knowledge of Jesus.
FOCUS
To accompany one another into a year of favor, through Eucharistic revival, with openness to being made new.
IDENTITY
We are Eucharistic people who pray, serve, play, and stay together with Jesus, and one another.
VISION
We are a growing Catholic community united and passionate in deepening and sharing our relationship with Jesus Christ through justice, love, and compassion.
