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Programs for Children & Youth

July 1, 2022 update
Registration is open for Children's Faith Formation programs (Grades 1-5) and Youth Ministry programs (Grades 6-12), and Sacramental Preparation. Classes begin in September. Register by August 1st and save $20!
Register Now (Grades 1-5) Register Now (Grades 6-12)  

St. Nicholas & St. William Catholic Parish is committed to helping parents form their children for happy, successful and faith-filled lives. To this end, we offer faith formation, youth ministry, and sacramental preparation programs for children in 1st through 12th grades to help them build a relationship with Christ and deepen their faith. We also offer summer retreats, a summer mission trip and Vacation Bible Camp.

We look forward to seeing your family at Our Masses each week. Children and Youth are also invited to take an active role at our monthly Children’s Mass and Youth Mass.

We are always in need of volunteer catechists and adult leaders. If you are interested in finding out more about these roles, please email Catherine Campbell or call 650-948-2158, ext. 2209.

Click on the tabs below for the details of each program.

  • FAITH FORMATION (Grades 1-5)
  • EDGE (Grades 6-8)
  • theINTERSECTION (Grades 9-12)
  • First Communion & Confirmation
  • PRESCHOOL (Ages 3-5)
  • SUMMER (All ages)
  • Faith Formation (Grades 1-5)

    September 2022 through May 2023 (with holidays)
    Sunday mornings 10:00 to 11:00 am

    Parent Meeting: Sunday August 21, 2022 at 10:00am in St William Hall

    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.

    2022-2023 Schedule for Grades 1-5

    Parent Meeting: Sunday August 21, 2022 at 10:00am in St William Hall

    Programs begin in September and the schedule will be posted to the Children’s Faith Formation calendar. Subscribe with this .ics link

    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.

  • EDGE (Grades 6-8)

    September 2022 through May 2023 (with holidays)
    Kickoff on September 11, 2022, 6:30 to 8:00pm
    then Sunday afternoons 3:15pm to 4:45pm

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

    All youth in 6th, 7th and 8th grades are encouraged 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 will be posted to the Youth Ministry calendar. Subscribe with this .ics link.

    If you have questions, or would like to volunteer in a program, please email Anton Pham or call 650-948-2158 x2213.

  • theIntersection (Grades 9-12)

    September 2022 through May 2023 (with holidays)
    Kickoff on September 12, 2021, 6:30 to 8:00pm
    then Sunday evenings 6:30pm to 8:00pm

    Registration fee: $149 per child  ($129 before August 1st!)
    Sacramental Prep fee: $100 per child

    theIntersection is a youth-led program, facilitated by a youth minister, that provides a safe place where teens can explore their faith, 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.

    The Teens meet in the Sr. E. Teen Center at 6:00pm for a communal meal which is provided each week by parents.

    Subscribe to the Youth Ministry calendar with this .ics link

    If you have questions, or would like to volunteer in a program, please email Anton Pham or call 650-948-2158 x2213.

  • First Communion and Confirmation

    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.

  • Preschool (Ages 3-5)

    Your young children are very important to us. If you are interested in out Preschool program please email Catherine Campbell or call 650-948-2158, ext. 2209.

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

  • Parish and Diocesan Summer Programs

    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 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 usually takes place in early June at Zephyr Point Conference Center in Lake Tahoe. Find out more here.

    PARISH YOUTH SUMMER TRIP
    In Summer 2023 we are traveling to World Youth Day in Lisbon (instead of our annual mission trip). Plans and registration for this trip will be posted here when available. Space is limited.

Children & Youth ~ Find Out More

  • Masses for Children & Teens
  • Programs for Children & Youth
  • Sacraments for Children & Teens
  • Nativity Pageant
  • Safe Environment
  • Saint Nicholas School (TK-8)
  • Vacation Bible Camp (aka VBS)
  • Youth | Confirmation Retreat

Contact Us

473 Lincoln Avenue
Los Altos, CA 94022
Tel: (650) 948-2158
Fax:  (650) 948-2056
Email: stnicholas@dsj.org

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