Faith Formation for Children - Registration Information

Faith Formation for Children Registration Information

The Cathedral of Saint Patrick's Faith Formation for Children program is open to all children from kindergarten through eigth grade. Classes are held Sunday mornings September through May from 10:15 to 11:15 am in the St. Patrick School building.

The registration fees are below.

Faith Formation Fees - K-8 Program


Sacramental Registration

First Communion Registration

If your child is entering the second grade and has had one prior year of Faith Formation, whether in a parish Faith Formation program, Catholic school or approved homeschool program, he or she is eligible for preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion this year. The program fees for First Communion are:


  • Catholic school student = $60.00
  • Non-Catholic school student = $60.00 in addition to the Faith Formation fee


Note: children who do not attend a Catholic school or approved homeschool program must also register for Faith Formation for Children.


Confirmation Registration

If your teen is entering eighth grade, and has completed at least two years of Faith Formation, whether in a parish Faith Formation program, Catholic school or approved homeschool program, he or she is eligible for Confirmation preparation. Classes are held every other week on Sunday mornings from 10:15 am to 11:30 am beginning in January. The program fee for Confirmation is:


  • Confirmation I and II preparation: $100.00


Note: teens who do not attend a Catholic school or approved homeschool program must also register for Faith Formation for Children. If your teen already completed Confirmation I last school year, they do not need to re-register for Confirmation or sign up for Faith Formation for Children.


Payment Options for Registration Fee

  • Pay Online -- Click here to pay online by credit card or bank draft.
  • Pay by mail -- Mail check to: St. Patrick Faith Formation Office, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlote, NC 28203.
  • Cash or Check -- You can drop off your payment to the parish office

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