The mission of our Faith Formation Office is to offer educational and formational opportunities to all members of our parish. They enable people to grow stronger in their relationship with Christ and develop a greater understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church. Faith Formation is available for all ages and they are always looking for volunteers to serve as catechists, program coordinators, office assistants, etc. Faith formation happens at different times and days to accommodate varying schedules. For more information on how you can help, please call the Faith Formation Office at (210) 433-2777 ext. 118 or 138.
Catechesis of the Good Shepard (pre-kinder - 9y/o)
Wednesdays 5:45pm-7:15pm
Religious Education (1st through 5th grade)
Sundays 11:15am-12:45pm
First Communion (2nd - 8th grade)
Sundays 11:15am-12:45pm
Sacrament of Confirmation (high school students)
Sundays 12:15pm-1:50pm
Edge (6th - 8th grade)
Life Teen (9th – 12th grade)
Sundays after 4:00pm Mass: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children & Teens
(children/teens of 7-18 years of age seeking baptism)
For Children: Sundays 11:15am-12:45pm
For Teens: Sundays 3:00pm-4:00pm
Registration forms
available in the Faith Formation office during business hours and online.
REGISTRATION for the 2023-2024 School Year
Cost per family:
1st child - $50.00
Each additional child in
Religious Education- $35.00
First Communion, Youth Confirmation, RCIC and RCIT
Cost per student - $50.00
Youth attending Edge, LifeTeen and/or RCIT plus a Sacrament class
Cost per student - $50.00
For additional information contact the
Faith Formation Office
MON - THUR
9 AM - 5 PM
Phone Number: 210-433-2777
Extension: 118
Marsha Whitener-Valdez
Coord. of RE
marsha.whitenervaldez@stlukecatholic.org
Extension : 138
Trent Gutierrez
Life-Teen & EDGE Coordinator Coordinator
trent.guitrrez@stukecatholic.org
Extension: 119
Ruth Flores
Coord of Baptisms and Office Assistant ruth.flores@stlukecatholic.org
Extension: 118
Forms & Registration
PLEASE FILL OUT AND SAVE BEFORE EMAILING TO:
ruth.flores@stlukecatholic.org
FAITH FORMATION
- Faith Formation Registration Form English
- Faith Formation Registration Form Spanish
- Faith Formation Liability Waiver
PLEASE FILL OUT AND SAVE BEFORE EMAILING TO:
ruth.flores@stlukecatholic.org
TEEN ACTS
Annual retreat for incoming freshmen through incoming seniors. Generally held in July, you can look forward to a faith-filled encounter with the Lord.
Please contact Harriet Ballard, Youth Minister, at 210-433-2777 ext. 119 or harriet.ballard@stlukecatholic.org with any questions.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
YOUTH AND ADULT
PRE-SCHOOL
Safe Environment
The Archdiocese of San Antonio is committed to the protection of children, youth and vulnerable adults.
UPDATED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ARCHDIOCESE VOLUNTEERS
Are you a volunteer or thinking about volunteering at the Parish? The following requirements have to be met for ALL volunteer positions PRIOR to participating in ministry. All training is on www.virtus.org. All training must be renewed every 3 years.
- Complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC)if you haven’t already done so. The forms can be found on our website or in the parish office.
- Set up an account on VIRTUS.ORG. If you have difficulty accessing VIRTUS, please contact our Parish Office for assistance.
- Read and acknowledge the Code of Conduct.
- Complete ALL three VIRTUS modules: the Sexual Harassment Training, the Vulnerable Adults Training ( If Applicable) and the Protecting God’s Children Training.