2025 – 2026 Children’s Faith Formation classes begin the week of September 14th and run through early May 2026.

Registration - click here – Please fill out one form per child.

• The cost is $45 per child (Scholarships are available if needed)
• Because of room spacing limits, priority is given to parishioners.
• Pay here (Scroll down and click on Children's Faith Formation)
• It includes ages 3 years by September 1st (must be potty-trained) through outgoing 5th graders.
• For grades 6 - 12 and Confirmation see Youth Ministry - Register here

Children’s Faith Formation Times (3 years old - 5th grade)

• Sunday mornings (9:45 am – 10:55 am) - For ages 3 up through 5th grade. CGS Levels 1 and 2 for children in grades PreK/K through 3rd grade. Textbook Faith and Life series for 4/5 grade.  Sunday Schedule click here
• Monday mornings (10 am – 11:30 am) - CGS Level 1 for children ages 3-6 (PreK and K) Monday Schedule Click here
• Tuesday afternoons (4:15 pm – 5:45 pm) - CGS Levels 2 and 3 for children in 1st through 5th grades. Tuesday Schedule Click here
• Tuesday evenings (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm) - CGS Levels 2 and 3 for children in 1st through 5th grades. Tuesday Schedule Click here
• First Reconciliation & First Communion - A two-year program that takes place within the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or our textbook programs listed at the times above. For each year, enroll your child in a weekly class time in their age group as listed above. In the second year, in addition, attend a monthly meeting with your child. First Communion Year Special Parent/Child Mandatory Meeting Schedule click here
• Children or Youth Becoming Catholic? Contact Ginger Mortensen gmortensen@stmarksboise.org
• Interested in Spanish Bilingual Faith Formation? Contact the office or email Ginger Mortensen gmortensen@stmarksboise.org

At St. Mark’s we offer these Children’s Faith Formation programs:

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori-based approach to the religious formation of children grounded in Sacred Scripture, Catholic Doctrine, Liturgy, and Prayer. Themes are presented in such a way as to develop the religious potential present in every child: the capacity to love and be loved and be in a deep relationship with God.
• Level I (Ages 3-6) children must be 3 years old by September 1st. Children must be potty-trained.
• Level II (Ages 6-9/1st, 2nd or 3rd Grade)
• Level III (Ages 9-12/4th or 5th grade) 
• Textbook Faith Formation Program 4/5 Combo (Faith and Life Series by Ignatius Press)

Adult Volunteers are needed! Those who are catechists or aides automatically receive a Faith Formation scholarship for their children. To volunteer, please contact Ginger Mortensen gmortensen@stmarksboise.org

Contact:
Ginger Mortensen, Director: gmortensen@stmarksboise.org 208-375-6651 ext 118
Mary Wonacott, Coordinator: mwonacott@stmarksboise.org