Faith Formation

Office Information

Faith Formation Office
770-475-4508
faithformation@sta.org

Faith Formation Office Hours
Monday – Thursday
10am – 3pm

Sacramental Preparation Programs

*Two years of formation classes required before a child can receive a sacrament

Our Goodshepherd and Buen Pastor Elementary Faith Formation Programs are now FULL.
We are still accepting registrations for our Elementary FFL Discover Program until Sunday, September 22nd.

OCIA Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a formation process for adults who wish to be baptized for the first time, for adults from other Christian traditions who wish to inquire about our Catholic way of life, and for those Catholics who seek to complete their Christian Initiation through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. A community of inquirers forms each fall and each proceeds at his or her own pace to the Sacraments of Initiation. Sessions are held on Thursday evenings.
$150 per year. 2-year preparation-
This is not in addition to a class registration fee

Sponsors for Adult Initiation

If you are a Catholic who finds joy in your faith and are willing to accompany someone in the process of becoming a Catholic as a friend and companion on the journey, consider being an RCIA Sponsor. Training is provided.

Sacrament of Confirmation (9th-12th)

The Archdiocese of Atlanta requires that the Sacrament of Confirmation be received when the candidate is at least 16 years of age and in 10th Grade. Teens should enroll in our NEW year-round Confirmation Preparation program. The Archdiocese of Atlanta also requires two consecutive years of faith formation leading up to receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, so our Confirmation class will last two years for anyone entering their first year of formation. If a teen was enrolled in Life Teen during the school year of 2023-2024 AND is currently in 10^th grade or higher, they are eligible to be Confirmed in the spring of 2025. Life Teen is no longer an additional requirement for Confirmation at St. Thomas Aquinas.
$150 – The price includes Catholic youth bible and a yearly retreat. No charge for confirmation sacrament

Learn more about Confirmation

First Reconciliation & First Communion

Children who are baptized generally celebrate First Reconciliation and First Communion in the second grade. Parents will enroll them in the First Communion Preparation program in the fall of 2nd grade.
$30 – Includes prayer book, 2 retreats. This fee is in addition
to the class registration fee and is paid during
2nd year preparation.