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Office of Faith Formation

Archdiocese of San Francisco

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Guidelines And Policies For The Faith Formation

Archdiocese of San Francisco

Programs throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco require organization.  This organization requires collaboration between archdiocesan offices, parishes, deaneries and faith formation participants.
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In this section you will find important information to guide us in the catechetical endeavors of children, youth and adults.

All programs for Faith Formation (Religion) are required to use the approved catechetical texts listed as the basic materials for parishes and Catholic schools

catechetical texts

To learn more about the work of the Subcommittee on the Catechism through the Institute on the Catechism, refer to the Handbook on the Catechetical Accompaniment Process, which can be downloaded here:

Handbook on the Catechetical Accompaniment Process

Forms for Program Volunteers to fill out

Catechist Volunteer form in English Formulario de Voluntario Catequista en Español

Standards of conduct for those working with children and young people

Standards of Conduct for Youth Working with Minors
Standards of Conduct for Adults Working with Children and Young People
Standards of Conduct for Adults Working with Youth
Spanish — Standards of Conduct for Youth Working with Minors
Spanish — Standards of Conduct for Adults Working with Children and Young People

Wavier & Release Parental Permission Form
Wavier & Release form for those over 18 years

Standards of conduct

– How Records in Faith Formation Programs are to be kept and for how long
– Safe Environment Programs in the Archdiocese of San Francisco
– Fingerprinting Form – Live Scan

Medical Release Form for Student

Autorización de Consentimiento Para Atención Médica

Accident Report Liability Claim Form

Parental Permission Form

Formulario de permiso de los padres

Sacramental Guides for Children’s Celebrations

– Sacrament Preparation Letter
– Baptisms Of Churches And Ecclesial Communities Recognized As Valid By The Catholic Church