We are offering a preschool program for the 2026-2027 this school year, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, at two times, 10 am and noon, to accomodate more children as last year we had a wait list.  This is a Montessori style preschool with trained catechists.  The children in this program learn about the life of Jesus through working with figurines in their settings, the geography of Israel, the parables, the articles and gestures of the mass, the liturgical year and about baptism. The children learn contemplative prayer and express their understanding of Christ through song, art and doing their work in the atrium.

Parent Meeting with Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 10:00am or noon in St William Hall

First Class Day: Sunday September 20, 2026 at 10:00am in St William Hall
Class Schedule:

September 13 for First Time Atrium Children
September 20, 27
October 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15
December 6, 13
January 10, 24, 31
February 7, 28
March 7, 14, 21
April 18, 25
May 2, 16, 23

Seeking Baptism for your child under age 7? Find out more here.

Parent Meeting with Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 10:00am in St William Hall.  Register here for the breakfast.  

Classes are September 2026 through May 2027 (with holidays off)
Sunday mornings 10:00 to 11:00 am at St. William Hall

Register now

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 and Word of Life from the Augustine Institute. Both are 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.

2026-2027 Schedule 
for Grades Pre-K to 5th

Parent Meeting with Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 10:00am in St William Hall

First Class Day: Sunday September 20, 2026 at 10:00am in St William Hall

Class Schedule:
September 20, 27
October 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15
December 6, 13
January 10, 24, 31
February 7, 28
March 7, 14, 21
April 18, 25
May 2, 16, 23

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.

Edge is our Middle School Program to help students grow in their faith with a community of friends. 

Tuesday evenings, September through May from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the St. William Teen Center (next to the courtyard). Every Tuesday excluding Holidays and school breaks.

Registration fee: $199 per child * ($179 before September 1st) 

Sacramental Prep fee: $100 per child

Register here

EDGE is our Catholic Youth Ministry program led by our teen leaders and facilitated by volunteer adult catechists and 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. The EDGE program is designed for the physical, psychological, cognitive, relational, and spiritual maturation of middle school youth. We usually start with a communal snack which is provided by the church. 

Parents in the EDGE donate food during our potluck nights. We are so grateful for your support! All other dates The church will provide snacks only. 
The link to sign up for the potlucks is here: Potluck Sign Up

Want to Get Involved?

Do you find joy in working with teens and serving Christ?
Come get involved! We would love to have you on the team. Email me to sign up! [email protected] 

Do you have a passion for a particular topic of the faith?
Share it with our teens! If you’d like to give a faith talk or presentation at one of our youth groups, come speak! Email me!

• September 22, 29

• October 6, 13, 20

• November 3, 10, 17

• December  1, 8, 13

• January 5, 12, 26

• February 2, 9, 23

• March 2, 9, 16

• April 13, 27

• May 4, 11

If you have questions, please email JJ Carlson at [email protected] 

Welcome to Intersection, our High School Youth Program!
Sunday evenings, 6:30pm to 8:30pm after the 5pm Youth Mass

September 2026 through May 2027 (excluding holidays and school breaks) in the St. William Teen Center

Registration fee: $199 per child  ($179 before September 1)
Sacramental Prep fee: additional $100 per child

 Register HERE

Intersection 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, games, 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!

Want to Get Involved?

Do you find joy in working with teens and serving Christ?
Come get involved! We would love to have you on the team. Email me to sign up! [email protected] 

Do you have a passion for a particular topic of the faith?
Share it with our teens! If you’d like to give a faith talk or presentation at one of our youth groups, come speak! Email me!

SESSION 1:

SESSION 2:

• September 13 (BBQ kick off), 20, 27

• October 4, 18, 25

• November 1, 8, 15, 29

• December 6, 13

• January 10, 24, 31

• February 21, 28 

• March  7, 14, 21

• April 11, 17, 18

• May 2

• Leadership Retreat Tentative date: May 15-16

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 August 3 to 6 at a local mountain camp. Find out more here.

DYR DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT
This high school retreat will be June 8-12, 2026 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.  Interest sign ups are happening NOW!  

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]   

The Sanctuary Youth Series is a faith-based mental health program - Thursday Nights, starting September 10, 2026 from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Teen Center at Saint William Church

September 17, 24, October 1, 15, 22, 29 and November 5 and 12, 2026 

NOTE: we have moved the start date back to September 17 due to low enrollment and may cancel this offering if we do not have the needed sign ups by September 13.

Note: parents who would like to join will be welcome to join a separate, parallel session up in Saint William Hall This will allow parents and teens to have their own peer groups and still experience the same content.  All parents are welcome to attend, but we highly encourage your teens to join as well.

This series is designed to raise awareness and reduce stigma by starting conversations about mental health in youth ministry settings. By the end of this series, young people will have:

• Increased their mental health literacy;

• Reduced social and self stigma surrounding mental illnesses;

• Learned how to care for their own mental health;

• Developed positive attitudes towards help-seeking;

• Cultivated a greater understanding of God and explored what it looks like to follow God in seasons of flourishing and languishing mental health; and

• Engaged in spiritual practices of companionship.

This series is for:

• Young people with questions about mental health and mental health challenges;

• Young people living with mental health challenges;

• Young people supporting family and friends with mental health challenges;

• Youth ministry leaders who want to engage their students in conversations about mental health, mental health challenges, and faith.

Our target demographic is youth ages eleven to fifteen years old, but can go up to those in their senior year.

This resource is written for a Christian audience and lead by our parish Mental Health Ministry. It provides a theological framework for understanding mental health and explores key questions through theological, psychological, and social perspectives. That said, it assumes low biblical literacy so that young people at different places in their faith journey are able to engage with the content.

Session 1: What’s Good About Mental Health
Session 2: What Does the Bible Say About Mental Health?
Session 3: Why Do I Feel This Way?
Session 4: What Happens When We Talk About Mental Health Challenges?
Session 5: If You Have a Mental Health Challenge, Can You Get Better?
Session 6: How Can I Help My Friend?
Session 7: What Can I Do to Take Care of My Mental Health?
Session 8: How Does This All Connect?

You Matter | Your Mental Health Matters | You are Never Alone