We are pleased to announce we will be offering a preschool program for the 2024-2025 school year! The program we will be starting is called Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. This is a Montessori style preschool with trained catechists.
First Class Day: Sunday September 21, 2025 at 10:00am in St William Hall
Class Schedule:
September 21, 28
October 5, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16
December 7, 14
January 11, 25
February 1, 8
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 19, 26
May 3, 17
Seeking Baptism for your child under age 7? Find out more here.
Parent Meeting with Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, September 14 at 10:00am in St William Hall. Register here for the breakfast. See below for program registration.
Classes are September 2025 through May 2026 (with holidays off)
Sunday mornings 10:00 to 11:00 am at St. William Hall
Registration fee: $199 per child * ($179 before September 1st)
Sacramental Prep fee: $100 per child
Children’s Faith Formation is led by volunteer adult catechists and taught using the Finding God curriculum by Loyola Press. Finding God is based on a spiritual curriculum that integrates fundamental themes of the Catholic Church as well as scripture, prayer and social teachings.
Each class offers opportunities for children to encounter, talk about, and follow Jesus. We use guided reflections, prayer and multi-sensory resources, including art prints, music, poetry and videos, to provide an engaging learning environment.
Parent Meeting with Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 10:00am in St William Hall
First Class Day: Sunday September 21, 2025 at 10:00am in St William Hall
Class Schedule:
September 21, 28
October 5, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16
December 7, 14
January 11, 25
February 1, 8
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 19, 26
May 3, 17
If you have questions, or would like to volunteer in a Faith Formation program, please email Catherine Campbell or call 650-948-2158, ext. 2209.
Program is September through May (with some holidays)
Most Tuesday afternoons, September 23, 2025 through May 12, 2026 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Sr. E. Teen Center - NOTE, NEW DATE & TIME
Come to the kickoff for our youth ministries on Sunday, August 24. Sign up here for the kickoff.
Registration fee: $199 per child * ($179 before September 1st) Sacramental Prep fee: $100 per child
Register here
All youth in 6th, 7th and 8th grades are invited to participate in our EDGE middle school program. This Catholic Youth Ministry program is led by our teen leaders and facilitated by volunteer adult catechists and usually meets in the Sr. E Teen Center at St. William Church.
EDGE provides a safe fun place for youth to experience Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. We usually start with a communal snack which is provided each week by parents. The EDGE program is designed for the physical, psychological, cognitive, relational, and spiritual maturation of middle school youth.
Programs begin in September and the schedule is posted to the Parish Calendar.
If you have questions, or would like to volunteer in a program, please email Elise Abrahamson at [email protected]
September through May (with some holidays)
Sunday evenings 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Registration fee: $199 per child ($179 before September 1)
Sacramental Prep fee: additional $100 per child
Register here
theIntersection is a youth-led program, facilitated by a youth minister, that provides a safe place where teens can explore their faith, talk about life, ask questions and develop a community of Catholic friends. Everyone is welcome! The program leads teens into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through large group sessions, small group sessions, prayer, retreats and service.
When The Youth Mass is celebrated on Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm at St. William Church, our Teens are invited to serve as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, as well as participating in our Youth Choir and Band. You are invited to come sit with us!
The Teens meet in the Sr. E. Teen Center at 6:15pm for a communal meal which is provided each week by parents.
Our meeting dates and events can be found in the parish calendar. If you have questions, or would like to volunteer in a program, please email Elise Abrahamson at [email protected]
DIOCESAN HOLY FAMILY CAMP
This family camp usually takes place in late May and is for the entire family! Find out more here.
VACATION BIBLE CAMP
This fun summer half-day camp is held one week in the summer, June 22-26, 2026 at Saint Nicholas School. Find out more here.
MSDYR MIDDLE SCHOOL DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT
This Middle School Retreat usually takes place in early July at a local mountain camp. Find out more here.
DYR DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT
This high school retreat will be June 9-13, 2025 at Zephyr Point Conference Center in Lake Tahoe. Find out more here.
WORLD YOUTH DAY
The next World Youth Day will be in Seoul, Korea in 2027 following the The Jubilee of Young People in Rome on July 28, 2025. Find out more here.
CREW is our volunteer leadership program. It is our core team that supports our youth ministries. They have different personalities, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, talents and theological understandings. The one thing they definitely have in common is that no one is perfect. Our team is a combination of teens and adults who unite in their common mission to lead teens closer to Christ. CREW is a 1 year commitment starting in June and ending in May.
• Connect with other passionate teens: Meet and interact with other young people who share your interest in serving God and working with youth.
• Learn about the various skills you can develop: Communication, leadership, event planning and various opportunities to grow in faith and make a difference.
• Discover your faith, strengths, and interests: Gain insights into different aspects of youth ministry and learn how to harness the gifts and unique skills God gave you.
• Learn from experienced mentors: Get guidance and inspiration from seasoned youth ministry leaders who will share their knowledge and experiences.
Email Elise for more information [email protected]
St. Nicholas & St. William Catholic Parish is committed to helping parents form their children for happy, successful, and faith-filled lives. To this end, we offer faith formation, youth ministry, and sacramental preparation programs for children in preschool through 12th grades to help them build a relationship with Christ and deepen their faith. We also offer summer retreats, a summer mission trip, and Vacation Bible Camp.
If you have 3 year olds to 5th graders, please register for our Faith Formation parent meeting & pancake breakfast on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 10 am here. Classes start Sunday, September 21 at 10 am in St. William Hall. Classes on are most Sundays, except holidays, through May.
If you have 6th to 12th graders, please register for the Youth Ministry Kickoff BBQ on Sunday, August 24 at 6:15 pm here.
We look forward to seeing your family at Our Masses each week. Children and Youth are also invited to take an active role at our monthly Children’s Mass (monthly from October to May at 9 am Mass) and Youth Mass (every Sunday night at 5 pm).
We encourage all of our parish families to also find some time at home to pray together each day (wake-up morning prayer, meals, and bedtime prayers) and encourage you to watch these weekly, 15-minute videos from Mark 10 Mission as a family each week. It is amazing how easily you can build your children's faith at home with just simple practices such as these.
We are always in need of volunteer catechists and adult leaders!
Click on the tabs below for the details of each program, or contact Catherine or Elise.