Mass Times:
Saturday 5 p.m.
Sunday 7:30, 9:30 11:30 a.m.
Daily Mass Tues-Fri 11:30 a.m.
705 Main St., Cedar Falls, Iowa
(319) 266-3523
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Youth in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in Youth Ministry throughout the school year and in summer special events.
Youth Ministry is organized by Middle School (7-8) and High School (9-12).
Faith Formation registration is held online through Realm in the spring/summer and classes are held during the school year.
Contact Kate Mauss in the Faith Formation office with questions about our programs or registration.
266-3523 ext 136
St. Patrick Youth Ministry uses the three goals of Renewing the Vision in planning classes, events, and activities.
Thank you for supporting your child by joining our Youth Faith Formation Program.
We are here to encourage and assist you in the formation of your child and family’s faith.
Students in grades 6-8 grow in faith through Wednesday evening Religious Education Classes and are invited to participate in Youth Ministry Activities throughout the year.
Join FLOCKNOTE for text reminders & messages about youth activities.
TEXT StPatYouthMin to 84576 to sign up.
Contact Kate Mauss in the Faith Formation Office with questions about our program or registrations.
266-3523 ext 136
If your child will be absent, call 277-3036 as soon as possible but no later than 6 PM class night. Unexcused absences will be followed up by phone for the safety of your child. If Cedar Falls Schools cancels or dismisses early due to weather, Faith Formation classes are automatically cancelled. In the event of inclement weather after the school day, we use KWWL, Facebook, and/or email to let you know about cancellations.
The 2022 Confirmation Class
High School Relgious Education focuses on spiritual development, the “hot topics” of youth, social teaching, discipleship, and leadership. It's a combination of grade level small group activity and all-grades large group activity. The Sacrament of Confirmation is received in fall of 10th grade with preparation classes during the 9th grade school year.
High school students meet during the school year in the lower level gym on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 PM. Confirmation is a separate registration and is described below.
Join FLOCKNOTE for text reminders & messages about youth activities.
TEXT StPatYouthMin to 84576 to sign up.
Contact Kate Mauss in the Faith Formation office with questions about our programs or registration.
266-3523 ext 136
If your child will be absent, call 277-3036 as soon as possible but no later than 6 PM class night. Unexcused absences will be followed up by phone for the safety of your child. If Cedar Falls Schools cancels or dismisses early due to weather, Faith Formation classes are automatically cancelled. In the event of inclement weather after the school day, we use KWWL, Facebook, and/or email to let you know about cancellations.
Confirmation is not a graduation but a stepping stone to take ownership of our Catholic faith and dive deeper into it. Youth wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the fall of grade 10 should have at least two years of prior catechetical instruction and need to do steps one and two below:
Ninth grade youth are required to participate in religious education in either of the following ways:
In January, Columbus and Religious Education 9th graders register specifically for Confirmation via Realm. Sacramental preparation sessions begin in March for reception of the sacrament in October. Sacramental preparation consists of five sessions, a retreat, Rite of Enrollment, seven service hours, two interviews, and several sponsor & parent activities. How to register
Youth have a variety of opportunities outside of Wednesday evenings to grow in faith and have fun in a Christ-centered setting. Activities vary from year to year to provide a variety of experiences. Opportunities may include: