- 2025 Faith Formation Conference
- November 7 - 8, 2025
- Saint Matthew Parish, San Mateo
The 2025 Faith Formation Conference is the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s largest annual gathering for catechists, ministry leaders, educators, parents, and all those passionate about living and sharing the Catholic faith. Each year, the conference brings together hundreds of participants eager to grow in their faith, strengthen their ministries, and discover new resources.
Joining us as an exhibitor, you will have the unique opportunity to connect directly with parish and school leaders, catechists, clergy, educators, and families who are actively seeking tools, services, and materials that support the Church’s mission of evangelization and catechesis. The exhibit hall is a vibrant and engaging space where ministry meets opportunity—an environment that fosters meaningful conversations, lasting relationships, and wide visibility for your organization.
Our Vision
Because we are made for God but cannot come to friendship with Him without His help, we possess what St. Augustine calls a cor inquietum, a restless heart, which will not come to rest until we seek Him and possess Him by way of the graces He provides to our powers of intellect, memory and will. To undertake this search in faith, hope and charity is the purpose of human existence.
Through intellectual formation in the Catholic faith, we help our students seek the Lord in hope, and we prepare them to give a joyful and compelling account of the faith in active charity. To join this community, whether on campus or via distance education, is to heed the Apostle’s exhortation to the Romans: “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (12:2).
16805 New Halls Ferry Road
Florissant, Missouri 63034
303-937-4420
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Stacey Pinder
Michelle McDaniel
Karen Aviles
Special book signing of Dr. Scott Helefinger’s new book “Rooted”.
(A personal Advent Retreat with the Jesse Tree)
| R.E.A.L. Formation is an inculturated Confirmation program that forms the catechist, young person and the family, with videos and a gamified app. |
Ana Tokeshi
Salomon Carino
EWTN Global Catholic Network is the world’s largest religious media organization and includes televisons, radio, internet, social media, and more.
EWTN Global Catholic Network
5817 Old Leeds Road
Irondale, Alabama 35210
205-354-5820
EWTN Global Catholic Television Network: Catholic News, TV, Radio | EWTN
Ted Cordano
Catholic Cemeteries provide sacred space for the burial of the faithful and stand as witness to our hope in the Resurrection.
Monica Williams – Director
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetries
P O Box 1577
Colma, CA 94014-0577
650-756-2060
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Monica Williams
Laura Bertone
Alejandro Munoz
Knights of Columbus Councils serving the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Supporting the Office of Faith Formation for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Bud Feria
Loyola Press creates resources to facilitate Faith Formation and English Language Arts for grades Pre-K through 8th grade.
Susan Appleton
8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Ste 1125
Chicago, Illinois 60631
United States
loyolapress.com
Susan Appleton
PASCHA CANDLE TRANSFORMS CATHOLIC EASTER CANDLES INTO HAND-POURED CREATIONS – “RECYCLING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST” WITH BEAUTY, TRADITION, AND CARE.
Deacon Sal Campagna
Laura Campagna
The Daughters of St. Paul’s mission is to evangelize the world using modern media and communication technologies, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pauline Books and Media/ Daughters of St. Paul
3908 Sepulveda Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
617-483-0338
Sr. Irene Wright
Sr. Marie James
Maria Cornell
Magdalena Martinez
Pflaum Publishing Group is committed to providing innovative and inspiring resources for faith formation to enhance your ministry and enrich the experience for families.
Angela Valencia
Faith formation resources for families and parishes.
Jennifer Vargas-Stolper
Juan Jose Suarez
Ruah Woods Institute equips Catholic Schools and Parishes with K-12 curriculum and educator formation based on John Paul’s Theology of the Body.
Dena Reany
[email protected]
(513)906-0882
Kathleen Cory
K–12 educational solutions that inform and transform the hearts and minds of all learners.
Gia Bevilacqua
1 Notre Dame Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
650-344-7622
http://www.stmatthewparish.org
“Enlivened by the Holy Spirit, we advocate Peace and Justice for the Common Good
in light of the Social Mission of the Church.”
Sisters of Social Service of Los Angeles, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino CA 91436
(818) 285-3358
Sr. Nodelyn Abayan, SSS
Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS
Sr. Jennifer Gaeta, SSS
Mical Woldemichael
A coalition of Catholic Sisters working to raise awareness about human trafficking and how to combat it.
Ruth Robinson
[email protected]
415-269-5532
Ruth Robinson
Sr. Therese Randolph, RSM
Sr. Rite Jovick, PBVM
Sr. Loraine Polacci, CSJ
Faith Formation is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church. Through Faith Formation, the church seeks to prepare its members, old and young, to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action.
In Order to help parishes respond to the Gospel call, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 28:19, the Office of Faith Formation will provide vision, support, resources, and guidelines as well as initial and ongoing formation for Catechetical Leaders, Pastors, and Catechists, so that effective faith formation may occur at all levels in every parish of the culturally rich Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS
[email protected]
415-614-5652
Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS/ Director
Anelita Reyes/ Associate Director for Catechesis
Raul Lara/ Associate Director for Hispanic Catechesis
Lorna Feria/Coordinator for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Claudia Atilano/ Admin. Assistance
The Office of Pastoral Ministry supports parishes and parishioners of all ages, helping them to become visible signs of Christ’s presence in the world.
Deacon Fred Totah/ //Director
Alice Chan/ Admin. Assistant
Karen Guglielmoni / Child & Youth Protection
Twyla Powers/ Child & Youth Protection
Rocio Rodriguez/ Victims Assistant
Ed Hophner/ Marriage & Family Life
Remee Vargas/ Youth & Young Adult
Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS/Faith Formation
Anelita Reyes/Faith Formation
Lorna Feria/ Persons with Intellectual Disability
Raul Lara/ Hispanic Catechesis
Claudia Atilano/ Admin. Assistant
St. Anthony’s walks with our neighbors in need as they equip themselves with essential and life-changing services to renew their lives.
John Michael Reyes
415-994-1698
150 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
John Michael “JM” Reyes, MDiv
Br. Tony Luevbano, OFM
Donna Mohr
Sr. Eva Camberos, MFP
Brandon Clarke
Ash Kumar
Our Catholic faith, along with our entrepreneurial spirit, led to our desire to offer sacramental items that will be instrumental in God’s grace.
Valentin Rozario
Grace Rozario
Jesus Rozario
Ignatius Press collaborates as a publisher in the evangelizing, catechetical, liturgical, and educational work of the Catholic Church.
Emma Johanningsmeier
Salesian Academy helps Catholic schools transform from “nothing works” to innovation through support, training, and inspired technology solutions.
Thomas Boles
Eileen Emerson-Boles
Healing and Rehabilitation opportunities to those affected by crime – both victims and offenders – within our communities.
Julio Escobar
El Instituto forma lideres pastoral hispanos.
Nidia Fuentes
Martina Oria
Roberto Vasquez
Prayer Pillowcases help develop prayer habits and share the riches of the faith with your family and guests. Avaliable in Spanish and English.
Joseph Ambrosio
P.O. Box 2834
Petaluma, CA 94953
Prayer Pillowcases Joyful Catholic Home Decor Made in the USA
https://www.prayerpillowcases.com/pages/contact-us
Joseph Ambrosio
The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) are a worldwide network at the service of the Pope that supports the missions and the Young Church.
Genevieve Elizondo
1 Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-564-5673
Genevieve Elizondo
Robert O’Connor
Catholicus is a project that facilitates the encounter with Jesus and persons with disabilities through formation, courses, resources, and awareness.
Klara Barraza
Pablo Barraza
Dedicated to suicide prevention programs.
Craig Forner
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur make known God’s goodness through educating for life.
Sr. Karen Pozniak
Sabrina Harper
Joe Melendrez is a Catholic speaker and performer who offers high-energy concerts, retreats, school assemblies, and faith-based apparel.
Joe Melendrez
Hanah Graziade
Eve Graziade
