The Faith Formation programs at St. Bonaventure are designed to engage, enliven and deepen the faith of our children.   Our classes will take children on a journey with Jesus.  This journey will include learning about God’s people and plan for salvation in the Old Testament and His love for us with the gift of His son Jesus in the New Testament. 

Each age level builds upon each other as the children learn about our Catholic faith, hear stories about the saints, strengthen their prayer life and live as disciples of Jesus.  The curriculum includes preparation for the sacraments.  In the sacraments of our faith, we encounter God more fully and in community with one anther.  It is through the sacraments that we become the hands, heart and person of Jesus.  

Trunk or Treat will be Saturday, October 26 after the 5:00pm Mass in the Halls and side parking lot (6:00pm setup & 6:30-7:30pm Trunk or Treat).  The Knights of Columbus are returning with their Haunted House in the Small Hall.  We will have crafts for the children while people decorate their trunks and get ready to hand out candy.  Everyone is welcome.  We need people to hand out candy as well as children to collect it.  If you are an empty nester or grandparent who misses the costume parade, join us.  Maybe your small group would like to participate?  It's fun for everyone! Contact Eileen Limberg with questions or to sign-up (to give out candy and/or bring your children).  

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Experience the magic and wonder of the Christmas Season as we prepare for the birth of Jesus!  This is a family event with awesome crafts and fun activities for the children.  PLUS there is a special visit from Santa!  Breakfast is prepared by St. Bonaventure's Knights of Columbus.

Saturday, December 7, 2019
9:00am-11:30am in the Large Hall
Cost is $7.00/person (children 3 and under are free)

Deadline for ticket sales is: Wednesday, December 4th. 
Contact Eileen (925-672-5800 x2204) with questions
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Las Posadas is a beautiful tradition faithfully passed on from one generation to the next in Hispanic families. This devotion is a reenactment of the journey of Mary and Joseph asking for lodging in Bethlehem. Several times Joseph asks for shelter for his family and several times he is refused, until the owner of a stable recognizes the couple as holy pilgrims and bearers of salvation, and lets them in.

 Join us on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 7pm in the Church for the St. Bonaventure Las Posadas.   The children in the Sunday morning Spanish Faith Formation classes will be reenacting the journey of Mary and Joseph.  Traditional Las Posadas hymns will be sung as we move from “inn” to “inn” before the Holy Family reaches the stable where Jesus is born.