Opportunities to deepen your relationship with Jesus and learn more about our Catholic faith are offered throughout the year. Day and evening sessions are offered on a variety of topics including Catholic spirituality, prayer, and Bible study. Group leaders, hospitality and phone calling are just a few of the many ways to get involved. Friends, neighbors, and non-Catholics are always welcome!
Contact: Deacon Rick Soria, 530-272-2336 ext. 3201, faithformation@stpatrickgrassvalley.org
 

An adult Bible study that meets weekly to study the books of the Old or New Testament. Sessions are held in the morning and evenings, September to May. All parishioners and their friends are welcome. There are many ways to use your gifts including teaching, help with phone calls, refreshments, set-up, and clean-up.
Contact: Gere Welden, 530-264-7638, gerewelden@comcast.net
 

Meets every two months on a Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the Angel’s Nest. Call or see the bulletin for the next meeting.
Contact: Mike Moreland, 530-615-4128, mcmoreland17@gmail.com
 

We offer a family-oriented process for forming our children in the faith. Ministry opportunities include catechists (teachers) and teacher aides, sharing your gifts of hospitality, phone calling, preparation of materials, and classroom set-up and clean-up.
Contact: Deacon Rick Soria, 530-272-2336 ext. 3201, faithformation@stpatrickgrassvalley.org
 

Cornerstone Ministry allows the men of our parish an opportunity to come together to reflect and share their faith. The heart of Cornerstone is a 26-hour weekend retreat that is led by the men of our parish. The purpose of this retreat is to provide a safe and sacred place to be able to explore and deepen our faith. Through the use of videos, music and stories shared by other men, participants can grow in their understanding of what it means to be a Catholic Man in our world today. The retreat gives insight into
how to live out our Christian values faithfully as a husband, father, son, or friend. The power of the retreat continues throughout the year in our monthly meetings. At these meetings, members gather for food, fellowship, prayer, reflection on the Sunday Gospel, meaningful conversation and support in our journey of faith. A recent retreatant shared, “I have been to many retreats and have heard many gifted speakers share about the beauty of our faith and those retreats helped me. But the four men who shared their story were just ordinary men I knew from our parish. Hearing their stories was like hearing a gospel story except they are happening today. Their stories gave me hope for my own life. I walked away with hope.”
Contact: Deacon Rick Soria, faithformation@stpatrickgrassvalley.org
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In consultation with the pastor, the faith formation team provides the foundation for adults, teens, and children to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ in the sacramental life of the Church and through providing various opportunities for parishioners to continue in a lifelong process of growing in knowledge of their Catholic faith. Meets monthly.
Contact: Deacon Rick Soria (Director), 530-273-2336 ext. 201, faithformation@stpatrickgrassvalley.org
 

Small faith-sharing groups to build community and individual faith through prayer, Scripture, reflection and sharing. We have groups of six to 12 people who meet at various times, days, and locations.
Contact: Barbara Burns, 530-432-2119, laburns10793@gmail.com
 

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” Psalm 133:1
Do you have a yearning for Christian fellowship where your children can play and meet other children. So do we! Family Fellowship Ministry is a budding group of families looking to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ through fellowship with other families, young adults, and teens. We will be hosting Monthly Sunday Night Potlucks and Family Outings. Blessed be the day!
Contact: Paula Aycock, 530-268-1286; Gabriella Stockdale, 530-206-6665
 

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is the largest pro-marriage organization in the world and promotes weekend experiences for couples who want to make their good marriage even better.
Contact: Thomas and Danielle DiSanto, 530-559-9159, daffyduck2724@att.net
 

Mt. St. Mary Academy was established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1859 and continues its mission to serve families primarily of the Catholic communities of Nevada County. MSM collaborates with families to educate students to achieve their potential in the areas of faith development, academic excellence, social awareness, and emotional growth. If you are interested in helping further the mission of MSM and enjoy working with students to motivate and inspire them to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you. Some of the areas where we might put your talents to use include tutoring, library aide, yard duty or working in our thrift store.
Contact: Edee Wood, 530-273-4694, ewood@mtstmarys.org
 

FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS

A faith formation ministry for teens and adults with special needs and developmental disabilities. We focus on the love of God shown to us through stories from the Bible, the lives of the saints, the Sacraments, and the Mass, and prepare participants to receive the Sacraments. Our doors are always opened to both Catholics and non-Catholics. Meets on Sundays,
10-11 a.m., September through May.
Contact: Helen Albano, 530-432-3226, grandmasroom@gmail.com;
Pat Kahl, 530-470-8814

RCIA offers an opportunity to continue your faith journey and learn more about our faith in group sessions that prepare individuals to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, and Eucharist. There are separate sessions for children and youth. You are invited to join our sessions with your insights, in a warm, accepting, comfortable setting. RCIA is open all year long, so there is never a bad time to reach out!
Contact: Traci Jagger, 530-575-0176 or 530- 272-2336 ext. 3204, rcia@stpatrickgrassvalley.org
 

This is a newly formed ministry focusing on four areas: Prayer, Education, Youth and Affirmation with the purpose of raising awareness and knowledge surrounding vocations in both cradle Catholics and converts. Our goal is to plant the seeds allowing God to bring the harvest.
Contact: Robin Guerra, 530-708-1533, robin.guerra661@gmail.com
 

Youth ministry at St. Patrick’s is open to all young people who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation through High School. Our program seeks to foster fellowship and growth in discipleship by a dual approach of small groups with adult mentors and large group gatherings and activities. Young Adults (post High School) are welcome to participate in this ministry as youth mentors.
Contact: Kellen Lake, 530-913-3138