ALL Parent Workshops for 2026-2027 have to be completed and submitted to the Office of Religious Education (ORE) by the following dates:
Parents of FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Preparation Students: MARCH 15, 2027
Parents of CONFIRMATION Preparation Students: MAY 14, 2027
(Confirmation Families subject to change)
Parents of children enrolled in sacrament preparation (First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation) are required to complete a total of at least 3 Parent Workshops during the 2026-2027 catechetical year.
CFF Parent Printable Tracking Sheet
SEAS Parent Printable Tracking Sheet
Only ONE Parent ONLINE Workshop is allowed for 2026-27.
Complete the Google Form linked to the video option you watched to receive credit.
Two or more Parent Workshops have to be completed from the Parent IN-PERSON Workshop options for 2026-27.
Please view the summary for each Parent In-Person Workshop to see how Credit is given for your attendance at these workshops.
PARENT ONLINE WORKSHOP OPTIONS
PARENT ONLINE WORKSHOP CREDIT
FORMED WEBSITE VIDEOS:
- If you have already set up an account through FORMED.org, you will just need to sign in.
- If you are NEW to FORMED.org, you will need to set up an account through GSCC's subscription before you can view the video.
- You are NOT signing up for a Free Trial and NO credit card information should be entered. You are just creating an account under the subscription already purchased by Good Shepherd Parish. If you get the request to start a Free Trail, start over at www.formed.org and follow the steps below.
Steps to set up a NEW (FREE) FORMED account:
- Click the "Signup" button
- Under Find your Parish or Organization, type in "Good Shepherd 9539 Racquet Ct Elk Grove" and select our parish then click the Next Button to follow the remaining prompts for your name and email.
Once you are signed in to FORMED, you can access any of the FORMED links provided below for an Online workshop.
Option #1: Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist (English Version) / Jesús Tiene Sed: El Milagro de la Eucaristía (en español)
A visually stunning documentary that explores the biblical origins and transformative power of the Holy Eucharist through compelling interviews and personal testimonies. Featuring well-known Catholic speakers including Scott Hahn, Chris Stefanick, Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Tim Gray, Fr. Donald Calloway, Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, and others, the film highlights the Church's teaching on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. It emphasizes that the Eucharist is not merely a symbol, but Jesus Christ truly present, inviting viewers into a deeper relationship with Him.
Credit for Parent ONLINE Workshop (1 Credit): Parents can receive 1 Parent ONLINE Workshop credit for 2026-27. If you watched this online video as your Online Parent Workshop for 2026-27, fill out this Parent ONLINE WORKSHOP Google Form.
Option #2: Kenny: The True Story of Msgr. Ken Leone
This documentary shares the inspiring life of Msgr. Ken Leone, a beloved priest of the Archdiocese of Denver. Through his deep faith, joyful witness, and perseverance through suffering, the film offers a moving reflection on the beauty of the priestly vocation and Christian hope.
Credit for Parent ONLINE Workshop (1 Credit): Parents can receive 1 Parent ONLINE Workshop credit for 2026-27. If you watched this online video as your Online Parent Workshop for 2026-27, fill out this Parent ONLINE WORKSHOP Google Form.
Option #3: Into the Breach Series: The Mission of The Family
A FORMED collection featuring videos and resources focused on Catholic marriage, family life, and strengthening relationships through the teachings of the Church. This is a series of 5 very short episodes. You must watch all of the episodes for credit.
Credit for Parent ONLINE Workshop (1 Credit): Parents can receive 1 Parent ONLINE Workshop credit for 2026-27. If you watched this online video as your Online Parent Workshop for 2026-27, fill out this Parent ONLINE WORKSHOP Google Form.
YOUTUBE VIDEO OPTIONS:
Option #4: Pier Girogi
This Italian docudrama follows the life and spirituality of Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young activist from Turin who lived his Catholic faith through service to the poor and marginalized. His joyful witness continues to inspire countless people today.
Credit for Parent ONLINE Workshop (1 Credit): Parents can receive 1 Parent ONLINE Workshop credit for 2026-27. If you watched this online video as your Online Parent Workshop for 2026-27, fill out this Parent ONLINE WORKSHOP Google Form.
Option#5: I Am With Youth (Carlo Acutis)
Filmed on location in Italy, this EWTN documentary tells the story of Blessed Carlo Acutis through photographs, interviews, and personal testimonies from his family and friends. It offers an inspiring look at a young man whose love for the Eucharist and modern evangelization continues to resonate with Catholics today.
Credit for Parent ONLINE Workshop (1 Credit): Parents can receive 1 Parent ONLINE Workshop credit for 2026-27. If you watched this online video as your Online Parent Workshop for 2026-27, fill out this Parent ONLINE WORKSHOP Google Form.
PARENT IN-PERSON WORKSHOP OPTIONS
PARENT IN-PERSON WORKSHOP CREDIT
Please see the specific instructions in the summary of each Parent IN-PERSON Workshop.
OPTION #1: ADORE HIM in theaters October 4 - 8 (expected to play at the Cinemark Century Laguna 16 and XD in Elk Grove) Official site
ADORE HIM is a new documentary feature film that invites you to enter the very presence of God. Through cinematic reenactments that span salvation history and intimate modern-day interviews from around the world, this film explores the transforming power of meeting the Creator of the Universe face to face. From encountering the Ark of the Covenant as it traveled across the wilderness to bumping into Jesus as he taught in the marketplace, this story builds to a culmination in the Eucharist, and today millions are finding out how much God truly loves them as they adore Him in the Blessed Sacrament. He is here. Will you come?
Parents Credit for Attendance (2 Workshop Credits): Parents can receive 2 Parent Workshop credits with a copy of your movie ticket stub or receipt showing the date and title of this movie. To receive credit, fill out this Parent Workshop MOVIE Google Form and upload a PDF, JPG, or PNG file with your ticket stub or receipt. After you submit your ticket stub/receipt through the Google Form, please write "submitted through Google Form" on your Parent Tracking Sheet.
Teens in Confirmation Preparation (2 GROVE Credits): Can receive 2 GROVE credits with a copy of their movie ticket stub or receipt showing the date and title of this movie. To receive GROVE credit, fill out this Teen GROVE Google Form and upload a PDF, JPG, or PNG file with your ticket stub or receipt.
OPTION #2: To be determined...