General Faith Formation

Dear Parishioner,

I am the Parish Pastoral Asst. for Faith Formation and
accordingly responsible for coordinating all the
catechetical and sacrament programs for our parish
community. It is our goal to provide a program of
religious instruction for parishioners from preschool
age through adults. The catechetical year typically
runs from September through May with schedules and
registration available in August of each year.

We know that formation is a life-long journey of conversion - an arduous task, which involves the education of the mind and conversion of the heart for "all" ages. Our individual on-going education is important if we are to grow in our lives as stewards so that we may answer our call to serve and build the Body of Christ (our Church). Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding a particular program.

Also, please call on us if you are willing to share your faith with children, teens or adults if you believe the Lord may be calling you to the very special ministry of catechesis. Yours in Christ,

Deacon “Bill” Carl W. Swanson
Pastoral Asst. for Faith Formation
St. Mary Star of the Sea
Office Phone: (360) 385-1662
Email: dcnswanson@qwestoffice.net