We are pleased to announce we will be offering a preschool program for the 2024-2025 school year!  The program we will be starting is called Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.  This is a Montessori style preschool with trained catechists.  Signups will start by the end of May.

Parent Meeting with Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 10:00am in St William Hall. 

First Class Day: Sunday September 8, 2024 at 10:00am in St William Hall

Class Schedule:
September 8, 15, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 17
December 8, 15
January 12, 26
February 2, 9
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 27
May 4, 18

Seeking Baptism for your child under age 7? Find out more here.

Parent Meeting with Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 10:00am in St William Hall. 

Classes are September 2024 through May 2025 (with holidays off)
Sunday mornings 10:00 to 11:00 am at St. William Hall

Register here

Registration fee: $199 per child * ($179 before August 1st!)
Sacramental Prep fee: $100 per child

Children’s Faith Formation is led by volunteer adult catechists and taught using the Finding God curriculum by Loyola Press. Finding God is based on a spiritual curriculum that integrates fundamental themes of the Catholic Church as well as scripture, prayer and social teachings.

Each class offers opportunities for children to encounter, talk about, and follow Jesus.  We use guided reflections, prayer and multi-sensory resources, including art prints, music, poetry and videos, to provide an engaging learning environment.

2024-25 Schedule for Grades 1-5

Parent Meeting with Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 10:00am in St William Hall

First Class Day: Sunday September 8, 2024 at 10:00am in St William Hall

Class Schedule:
September 8, 15, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 17
December 8, 15
January 12, 26
February 2, 9
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 27
May 4, 18

If you have questions, or would like to volunteer in a Faith Formation program, please email Catherine Campbell or call 650-948-2158, ext. 2209.

Program is September through May (with some holidays) 

 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm 

 Registration fee: $199 per child * ($179 before August 1st!) Sacramental Prep fee: $100 per child

Register here

All youth in 6th, 7th and 8th grades are invited to participate in our EDGE middle school program. This Catholic Youth Ministry program is led by our teen leaders and facilitated by volunteer adult catechists and usually meets in the Sr. E Teen Center at St. William Church.

EDGE provides a safe fun place for youth to experience Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. We usually start with a communal snack which is provided each week by parents. The EDGE program is designed for the physical, psychological, cognitive, relational, and spiritual maturation of middle school youth.

Programs begin in September and the schedule is posted to the Parish Calendar.

If you have questions, or would like to volunteer in a program, please email Elise Abrahamson at [email protected] 

September through May (with some holidays)

Sunday evenings 6:30pm to 8:00pm

 Registration fee: $199 per child  ($179 before August 1st!)
Sacramental Prep fee: additional $100 per child

Register here

theIntersection is a youth-led program, facilitated by a youth minister, that provides a safe place where teens can explore their faith, talk about life, ask questions and develop a community of Catholic friends. Everyone is welcome! The program leads teens into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through large group sessions, small group sessions, prayer, retreats and service.

When The Youth Mass is celebrated on Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm at St. William Church, our Teens are invited to serve as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, as well as participating in our Youth Choir and Band. You are invited to come sit with us!

The Teens meet in the Sr. E. Teen Center at 6:15pm for a communal meal which is provided each week by parents.

Our meeting dates and events can be found in the parish calendar.

 If you have questions, or would like to volunteer in a program, please email Elise Abrahamson at [email protected] 

Our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs are complements to our Sacramental Preparation Programs for First Communion and Confirmation, so dual enrollment is required. When registering your student to prepare for a Sacrament please also register them for the Faith Formation or Youth Ministry program appropriate to their age.

Sacramental Preparation program details are here.

DIOCESAN HOLY FAMILY CAMP
This family camp usually takes place in late May and is for the entire family! Find out more here.

VACATION BIBLE CAMP
This fun summer half-day camp is held one week in the summer, June 23-27, 2025 at Saint Nicholas School. Find out more here.

MSDYR MIDDLE SCHOOL DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT
This Middle School Retreat usually takes place in early July at a local mountain camp. Find out more here.

DYR DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT
This high school retreat will be June 10-14, 2024 at Zephyr Point Conference Center in Lake Tahoe. Find out more here.

WORLD YOUTH DAY
The next World Youth Day will be in Seoul, Korea in 2027 following the The Jubilee of Young People in Rome on July 28, 2025.  Find out more here.

CREW is our volunteer leadership program. It is our core team that supports our youth ministries. They have different personalities, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, talents and theological understandings. The one thing they definitely have in common is that no one is perfect. Our team is a combination of teens and adults who unite in their common mission to lead teens closer to Christ. CREW is a 1 year commitment starting in June and ending in May.

•    Connect with other passionate teens: Meet and interact with other young people who share your interest in serving God and working with youth.
•    Learn about the various skills you can develop: Communication, leadership, event planning and various opportunities to grow in faith and make a difference.
•    Discover your faith, strengths, and interests: Gain insights into different aspects of youth ministry and learn how to harness the gifts and unique skills God gave you. 
•    Learn from experienced mentors: Get guidance and inspiration from seasoned youth ministry leaders who will share their knowledge and experiences.


Email Elise for more information [email protected]