Young Disciples

At St. Dominic Catholic Church, we are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for children to deepen their faith and connect with their peers in a positive and enriching way.

Through our program, young disciples (1st - 5th grade) will have the opportunity to engage with the teachings of the Catholic Church in a fun and interactive way, using age-appropriate materials and activities. Our dedicated team of trained catechists and volunteers work tirelessly to create a nurturing and engaging environment where children can grow in their faith and develop a deeper understanding of God's love for them.

We believe that faith formation is a lifelong journey, and our Young Disciples program seeks to plant the seeds of faith in our young disciples, laying a strong foundation for their spiritual growth in the years to come. So, whether your child is just beginning their journey of faith or is looking to deepen their understanding of the Catholic Church, we invite you to join us at St. Dominic Catholic Church and become a part of our Young Disciples program.

Preparation for First Holy Communion (as well as Baptism for children age 7 thru 5th Grade) takes place within our Young Disciples Ministry. We look forward to accompanying you and your child toward these beautiful encounters with Jesus!

Interested in serving in our Children's Ministry? Click here!

Which Young Disciples class is best for my child?

Young Disciples 101

Your child could benefit from a robust introductory Catholic faith formation experience. They would develop a firm foundation of their faith by attending a class that starts from the beginning- creation, the entrance of sin into the world, God's saving plan through Jesus, and our response to His love.They could use some guidance in forming a regular prayer life. Weekly Mass maybe a new experience for the children. This class is ideal for newcomers,children entering faith formation for the first time (or first time in a longtime), and children seeking Baptism.

Parents express an openness to learn, themselves! They are on their own journey to encountering the Lord and growing in faith through theCatholic Church. They are open to the Pathway Classes for adults on Wednesday nights. 

Young Disciples 201:

Your child expresses a desire and is ready to go deeper in their faith- they have a regular prayer life, the faith is talked about/practiced at home, they ask questions about God and our faith, they have been regularly involved in Children's Ministry for more than a year, etc. Parents have seen the fruits of the Christian life in their child- they exhibit remorse for sin,show virtue in daily life, and talk to others about God. They are Baptized, and if applicable, have received 1^st Communion. They attend weekly Mass with their parents/guardians.

Their parents understand their role as the primary catechist, the importance of weekly Mass attendance, and model a Sacramental life/worldview.Parents are keenly interested in their own deeper formation in the faith.

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