News - Children's Faith Formation

The new Senior High Youth Group for high school and 8th grade Confirmartion year-two students had its first outing on March 2. They saw Dune 2 on Saturday afternoon at the AMC Kabuki and had a lovely time. They met at the Church office, carpooled to the AMC Kabuki, enjoyed the movie, and grabbed a bite in Japantown afterwards before returning to the church. The St. Ignatius Parish youth minister, Tom Fregoso, who organized this trip, is now putting together more fun Youth Group outings through the beginning of August. A Junior High Youth Group for 5th through 7th graders is also in the works. The outings will generally be on the 1st Saturdays of each month and in the afternoon or evening. Some more significant events, such as the theater and Giant's game, will have RSVP dates. Here is his message to youth: Hello! Please take a look at this list. If you have an idea about something fun, please let me know. Also, please let me know if you are excited about something on this list or don't like an idea. Here are my ideas. 4/6 Bowling at Presidio Bowl (We have space!) 5/4 Subpar Miniature Golf at Ghirardelli Square 6/1 Giants vs. Yankees at Oracle Park 6/15 Escape Room 7/6 Mrs. Doubtfire, The Musical at Orpheum Theatre 7/27 Deadpool vs Wolverine 8/3 Kayaking outing Thanks for reading and I look forward to the fun! Please reply with any questions, and your ideas! Tom Fregoso, youth minister / [email protected]

We are very excited about a brand new program. Our new Youth Ministry Program serves youth, ages 8 to 18, and their need for connection in the context of faith, service and community.

In this week's Faith in Focus, Director of Faith Formation Lisa Freese discusses the Jewish roots of Pentecost, and what the coming of the Holy Spirit means for us today.

Over the past few weeks here at St. Ignatius, our parish has been blessed to bear witness to many of our fellow parishioners who have celebrated their Sacraments of Initiation. For those of us who have been present during what amount to public professions of faith, these moments have been moving and reminiscent of other sacramental celebrations experienced both by ourselves and by those we love.

We had a chance to connect with Kate ahead of the first taping of the new "season" of CLOW, and here's what she had to tell us.

Lisa Freese, a parishioner with an extensive background in government AND faith formation programs, will take over the Pilgrims Children's Faith Formation program this fall. Learn about Lisa and don't forget to register your child for First Communion and Confirmation!