Children/Youth Faith Formation
Children/Youth Faith Formation
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a fun-filled, one week, half-day summer program for children ages 3-11, with bible stories, music, arts and crafts, games and recreation centered around a biblical theme. Teen (12 to 17) and Adult volunteers are a vital part of the success of this ministry. Let us know how you would like to get involved and support this amazing week!
Teen and Parent Volunteers
Teens and parents can join in the fun, too… and teens earn Christian Service Hours! Volunteer in the classroom, help with recreation, music, arts and crafts or snacks.
Sunday Preschool
"Little Church" Sunday Morning Preschool-Kindergarten
The Little Church program offers children ages 3 through 5 the opportunity to learn about God in a developmentally appropriate way during the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Their faith experience is presented through stories, music, prayer, and art within the structure of a published Catholic curriculum, while parents and family members attend Mass.
Faith Formation Classes (CCD) for Children
This is for all children from 1st to 8th Grade. Whether your child is seeking ongoing formation or preparing for sacraments, we have a place for them!
Faith Formation at St. Mel Parish offers age-targeted, structured lessons in our Catholic Faith emphasizing God’s unceasing love for your child and your family. By registering for Faith Formation at St. Mel, you gain a support team! Our amazing priests and catechists (teachers) all work with you and your child to navigate our wonderful and often confusing world.
Let your child grow in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness and self-control all while having fun with friends!
Teen Confirmation
We hope that you can join us on this journey of Confirmation here at St. Mel Parish. If you are a teen going or are already in high school, this is the place for you!
To share a little bit about the Sacrament of Confirmation, it is a preparation process that invites high school-aged youth to receive the sacrament and to deepen his/her faith. This process is grounded in a vision of youth ministry in which the parish community responds to the needs of the youth and encourages them to return to share their unique gifts and talents.
During this two-year process, teens, sponsors, parents and families will journey together in identifying and understanding how God is working in their lives. Candidates will be given many opportunities to embrace their personal relationship with Christ as well as their commitment to the Church. This includes formation, fellowship, worship and youth ministry inspired by Life Teen.
We look forward to an amazing year together, filled with spirit, life and love!
“To be young means to be eager to live; to live joyfully, meaningfully.”
St. Pope John Paul II
Virtus
Protecting God's Children
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a comprehensive set of procedures established by the USCCB in June 2002 for addressing allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy.
The Charter also includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse.
The Charter directs action in all the following matters:
Creating a safe environment for children and young people
Healing and reconciliation of victims and survivors
Making prompt and effective response to allegations
Cooperating with civil authorities
Disciplining offenders
Providing for means of accountability for the future to ensure the problem continues to be effectively dealt with through the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection and the National Review Board.
This class is for anyone who has never taken a Virtus class or if it has been more than four years since your last class. Please note that this class is for ADULTS only. Please make offsite childcare arrangements ahead of time.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a fun-filled, one week, half-day summer program for children ages 3-11, with bible stories, music, arts and crafts, games and recreation centered around a biblical theme. Teen (12 to 17) and Adult volunteers are a vital part of the success of this ministry. Let us know how you would like to get involved and support this amazing week!
Teen and Adult Volunteers
Teens and adults can join in the fun, too… and earn Christian Service Hours! Parents, VBS helps fulfill your 40 hours needed for St. Mel School. Volunteer in the classroom, help with recreation, music, arts and crafts or snacks.
Faith Formation Classes (CCD) for Children
This is for all children from 1st to 8th Grade. Whether your child is seeking ongoing formation or preparing for sacraments, we have a place for them!
Faith Formation at St. Mel Parish offers age-targeted, structured lessons in our Catholic Faith emphasizing God’s unceasing love for your child and your family. By registering for Faith Formation at St. Mel, you gain a support team! Our amazing priests and catechists (teachers) all work with you and your child to navigate our wonderful and often confusing world.
Let your child grow in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness and self-control all while having fun with friends!
Sunday Preschool
"Little Church" Sunday Morning Preschool-Kindergarten
The Little Church program offers children ages 3 through 6 year old the opportunity to learn about God in a developmentally appropriate way during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Their faith experience is presented through stories, music, prayer, and art within the structure of a published Catholic curriculum, while parents and family members attend Mass.
Teen Confirmation
We hope that you can join us on this journey of Confirmation here at St. Mel Parish. If you are a teen going or are already in high school, this is the place for you!
To share a little bit about the Sacrament of Confirmation, it is a preparation process that invites high school-aged youth to receive the sacrament and to deepen his/her faith. This process is grounded in a vision of youth ministry in which the parish community responds to the needs of the youth and encourages them to return to share their unique gifts and talents.
During this two-year process, teens, sponsors, parents and families will journey together in identifying and understanding how God is working in their lives. Candidates will be given many opportunities to embrace their personal relationship with Christ as well as their commitment to the Church. This includes formation, fellowship, worship and youth ministry inspired by Life Teen.
We look forward to an amazing year together, filled with spirit, life and love!
“To be young means to be eager to live; to live joyfully, meaningfully.”
St. Pope John Paul II
Virtus
Protecting God's Children
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a comprehensive set of procedures established by the USCCB in June 2002 for addressing allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy.
The Charter also includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse.
The Charter directs action in all the following matters:
Creating a safe environment for children and young people
Healing and reconciliation of victims and survivors
Making prompt and effective response to allegations
Cooperating with civil authorities
Disciplining offenders
Providing for means of accountability for the future to ensure the problem continues to be effectively dealt with through the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection and the National Review Board.
This class is for anyone who has never taken a Virtus class or if it has been more than four years since your last class. Please note that this class is for ADULTS only. Please make offsite childcare arrangements ahead of time.
Contact Us
20870 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm