Children - Grades 1 - 5

Faith Formation for Children, Grades 1-5

Helping people grow as disciples of Jesus through Faith formation in the Church.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 5, 2023

To register, please come to the Faith Formation Office during our regular hours, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am to 5pm. If your child has been baptized, please bring a copy of their baptism certificate. 

Programs offered at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish

Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion
For Elementary children, grades 1-5, who are baptized in the Roman Catholic Faith, Sacramental preparation is a two school-year process. While many children begin the two year process as early as First Grade, we offer Year I courses for children grades 1-5. It is never too late to start.

Sacramental Preparation for Unbaptized Children over the age of 6
For Elemantary children, grades 1-5, this Sacramental Preparation is for unbaptized children or children baptized in another Faith Tradition and wish to become Catholic. It is two school-year program and is modeled on the Rite of Christian Initaiton of Adults adapted for Children. 

Ongoing formation after the celebration of the above Sacraments
For Elementary children, grades 3-5 who wish to contiune to be formed in the faith and explore the love of God in a deeper way, we offer ongoing formation sessions based on the child's grade level.

You will choose from the following elementary session days/times:

Tuesdays at 5pm
OR
Wednesdays at 6pm
OR
Thursdays at 5pm

Our Elementary Faith Formation sessions are served by volunteer Catechists and Assistants. If you are over 18 years of age and would like more information on how to volunteer, please contact our Director. 


For more information on specific programs, please  contact the Director of Faith Formation at stephaniehm@easbothell.org