SEAS Faith Formation
June 2025
A Note from Driskill's Desk
Happy Summer!
As the Easter season transitions into Ordinary Time after Pentecost, we're cherishing moments with family and friends. Religious education classes are wrapping up, and we're thrilled for our Good Shepherd First Communion programs, with Reconciliation on June 6th and First Communion on June 7th.
Summer also kicks off with Vacation Bible School for our younger children, and some middle and high school students will be off to LifeTeen camps!
Upcoming Events
Also, explore "Summer with the Saints" on FORMED (directions below) for an inspiring way to learn about our Saints!
2025-2026 Religious Education Registration
Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year begins at noon on Monday, June 16th.
Fees:
$75 for 1st child
$50 for 2nd child
$25 for 3rd child
To register:
Complete registration through ParishSoft. https://seaschurch.com/re-registration/
Fill out the Google form (emailed by your coordinator).
Submit a copy of your child's baptismal certificate on Google Form.
Submit fees https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/PS-1359
Note: Families must be registered parishioners to enroll.
Please note: Families who have not completed these steps (form submission, payment, and document upload) will not be fully enrolled in a class until all documentation is complete.
Sacramental Preparation for Older Children
Children in 3rd grade or older who have not yet been baptized should enroll in our Adapted OCIA class, held on Sunday mornings.
The class schedules and calendars are listed below. Please be aware that these are subject to change.
Thank you for your patience as we implement these new processes. We look forward to a faith-filled summer and a blessed new school year!
God Bless,
Mrs. Driskill
June Dates
1st-5 pm High School Graduation Mass
1st--8:30 am-9:30 am Good Shepherd First Communion presentations
4th-6th- 1 pm-7 pm Good Shepherd First Communion Retreat
6th-6 pm Good Shepherd Ceremony of Light and Reconciliation
7th-1 pm Good Shepherd First Communion-
9th-12th- VBS
15th-Father's Day and Feast of the Holy Trinity
15th-20th-LifeTeen Middle School Camp
16th-Registration for 25-26 opens at noon
29th-July 4th -LifeTeen High School Camp
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Below are a few suggestions from Faith Formation-
The Catholic Parent
Archdiocese Safe Environment Protocols
In the month of October and April, our Faith Formation programs will be going over some safe environment and boundary topics with our students. Each program coordinator will provide you with more information on specifics.
If you would like to learn more about what the Archdiocese offers or to watch videos for specific age levels, check out the following links:
Archdiocese of San Antonio Child Protection Office-
https://archsa.org/child-protection/
Teaching Boundaries and Safety Guide-
https://www.virtusonline.org/educators/Teaching-Boundaries-and-Safety-Guide-English.pdf
Empowering God's Children (Grades K-5)-
https://www.youtube.com/embed/As5weSqt9Jw
Empowering God's Children (Grades 6-8)-
https://www.youtube.com/embed/P3RoYAYkDQ4
Empowering God's Children (High School)-
Safety Procedures
The safety of our students, families, volunteers, and staff is a top priority for our Faith Formation Ministry. It is important to us that parents feel comfortable and confident while their children attend classes at SEAS. We take several steps to ensure we are providing a safe environment for all.
Each of our volunteers and all of the staff are required to take Safe Environment Trainings. Our Good Shepherd and Elementary students must be picked up from their classroom to guarantee that they leave with a trusted adult.
To help with safety measures, we ask that parents read the below handbook provided by the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Parent Handbook- Protecting God's Children
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sOtPCQW3Fpn3QC6es6QwddSZOWX0groB/view?usp=sharingPlease let us know if you ever have a safety concern.
Religious Education Staff
Loraine Driskill
Director of Religious Education
AJ Fowler
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Janet Garcia
Catechesis of the Good Shephard Coordinator
Mary Koonce
Elementary Coordinator
Luis Ramirez
Confirmation Coordinator
Join us on Sundays at 10:00am in the FFYC.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
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Location: 8500 Cross Mountain Trail, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-698-1941