Faith Formation
St. Columban offers Faith Formation for all ages. This includes preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation as well as adult formation.
Religious education for youth is available for children (Grades K-5) and teens (Grades 6-12) of registered parishioners of both Saint Columban Parish and Saint Peter Mission.
Parents and legal guardians may register their children and youth using the Faith Formation Registration form linked here.
Questions? Contact us at 360-458-2360 or email faithformation@saintcolumbanyelm.org.
Pay for Religious Education Tuition
“Christ instituted the sacraments of the new law. There are seven: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, the Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian’s life of faith. There is thus a certain resemblance between the stages of natural life and the stages of the spiritual life.”
Online Resources for Families & Catechists
Christ Our LIfe
For Parents and Students, stay current on lessons if students were absent.
Our K-5 textbook for Sunday classes
Catechists, use the code found in the first few pages of your teacher guide to access these resources.
Safe Environment Education
Parishes are required to offer a single Safe Environment lesson to the children and youth in their programs on a yearly basis. As the primary educators of your children, parents and guardians are encouraged to review these materials ahead of time and discuss the information at home.
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Daily Mass readings
The U.S. Bishops’ website provides the New American Bible online as well as the daily Mass readings.
Children’s Prayer book
This booklet is designed to easily reference prayers that children will be taught at different grade levels during their formal instruction in our parish religious education programs.
Additional Formation Opportunities for Everyone
Faith Formation Opportunities for Adults
Throughout the year, St. Columban provides several ways for youth and adults alike to learn about the love, compassion, forgiveness, generosity, and justice of Jesus and to prepare for and receive the sacraments. Periodically, we also feature classes concerning personal and community issues.
Ongoing adult learning opportunities:
Adult Bible Study -
Wed. 10 AM at St. Peter Tenino
Thurs. 6:30 PM at St. Columban
OCIA - Weekly in the Religious Education Building from September through Lent. Open to all Adult Learners seeking a deeper knowledge of their faith and/or sacraments of initiation.
If you have an idea for future topics or for more information on Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation, and Catholic Initiation at St. Columban, please contact us at faithformation@saintcolumbanyelm.org