St Patrick Catholic Community
Formation Programs 2026-2027
Volunteer Opportunities
Program Volunteers
Thank you for considering being a part of our growing programs as we work to help others grow closer to Christ. Our success depends on the help of many volunteers.
For any questions, please email John, Director of Catechesis and Family Life, at john@spccdallas.org.
Completing this form does not commit you to anything; it only indicates a desire to learn more!
PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
- Family Formation (9 Sessions)
- Confirmation Preparation (10 Sessions)
- High School OCIA (Full & Part Time)
- Youth Group (Full & Part-Time)
- Refugee Outreach (Full & Part-Time)
- Community Topic Night Childcare (once a month)
- And more…
Preschool & Elementary
Family Formation
Click above to check out the
Family Formation webpage for more information.
This program includes:
Little Saints Classes: PreK 3, PreK4 & Kindergarten:
Family Formation Children Classes: 1st -5th Grade
Parent Session: For all parents and guardians
Sacrament Preparation Classes: 2nd – 6th grade.
First Communion and Children OCIA
For the schedule and more information,
please visit our webpage or
the Family Formation Flyer linked below.
OPEN-Registration for this upcoming year ends June 30th, 2026.
LATE Registration is not guaranteed.
Middle & High School
St Patrick
Youth Group
Current Registration for June 2026 – May 2027
Registration is open year-round!
For all Middle School (6th-8th) and High School (9th-12th) Youth of the Parish
The program includes:
Tuesday Youth Nights: Youth Nights events will run 6PM-730PM with doors opening at 530PM.
Special Youth Events: Special events will be scheduled throughout the calendar year outside of the regular Tuesday Youth Night. These events will include retreats, service opportunities, community events, etc.
Click above to check out the
Youth Ministry webpage for more information.
Sunday Sacrament Classes (For Teens)
Confirmation Preparation
This is our one-year program for teens seeking the sacrament of Confirmation.
Must have actively participated in a faith formation program the previous year (2025-2026).
(Youth Group, Catholic School, Family Formation etc.)
When: Select Sundays from 3PM – 430PM starting September 20th.
Who: 8th grade youth or above (exceptions can be made with pastor approval)
For the schedule and more information, please see the Confirmation Flyer linked below.
High School OCIA
High School OCIA is our two-year program of sacrament preparation for teens who are:
- Unbaptized and seeking to be initiated into the Catholic church
- Baptized non-catholic Christians seeking to be initiated into the Catholic Church
- Baptized Catholic teens who have yet to receive their First Communion or Confirmation
When: Sundays from 3PM – 430PM.
Who: 8th grade youth and above (7th grades on a case-by-case basis)
To begin the process of sacrament preparation, submit the Sacrament Preparation Request Form.
Once submitted, Church Staff will follow up about details, documentation, and placement into the correct preparation program.