- Faith Formation Conference
- October 23-24, 2026
- Saint Matthew Parish, San Mateo
- [email protected]
- +1 (415) 614-5651
In a world longing for renewal, God calls us to be witnesses of His unfailing hope.
This year’s 2026 Faith Formation Conference is a sacred space to encounter Christ, strengthen your faith, and be renewed in your mission to share the Gospel.
Through prayer, learning, and fellowship, these workshops will inspire you to live with confidence in God’s promises — a hope that never fades and never fails. Whether you seek Basic or Master Catechist Credit or simply wish to grow in your journey as a disciple, you are welcome here.
Throughout this conference, may the Holy Spirit renew our hearts through prayer, learning and community, strengthening us to live our faith with courage and joy. May we go forth ready to channel peace and justice in our families, parishes, ministries and communities, walking humbly with God and serving others with Franciscan simplicity and love. (Micah 6:8)
Registration is now open.
Go to the registration page to register your group.
Register yourself as an attendee when you register your group.
Yes, please contact the Office of Faith Formation for help.
Online credit card payments are possible on the web page for registration. Checks can be mailed to the Office of Faith Formation Conference, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 with a copy of your invoice.
The workshops are geared for adults not for children, so it would be best not to bring them. It can be a distraction as people are in their workshops.
To change your lunch order please contact Sr. Celeste at [email protected] or 415-614-5652
LUNCH MENU OPTIONS
TURKEY BACON AVOCADO SANDWICH
Served on a Soft Roll with Lettuce, Onion, and Tomato. Served With Mayo and Mustard
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
With Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Cheese and Croutons
VEGGIE WRAP
Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Peppers, Onion, Black Olives and Pepperoncinis
HAM & PROVOLONE SANDWICH
With Creamy Pesto Sauce. Served On a Soft Roll with Lettuce, Tomato And Onion
COBB SALAD
With Diced Turkey, Diced Ham, Egg, Tomato, Onion, Cheddar Cheese and Blue Cheese
Dressing
LUNCH PRICE: $25.00
Lunches will not be available for purchase on the day of the event. Make sure you pre-order your lunch.
There is no parking fee for the Faith Formation Conference at St. Matthew. We do ask that you carpool if possible to allow parking for everyone.
There are multiple hotels near to St. Matthew and the SF Airport Hotels are also close. To get the best pricing look on the website for “hotels near St, Matthew Church – San Mateo” We do not have a convention hotel with convention pricing.
Stay tuned. The facility map will be on the website soon.
There will be a number of exhibitors offering materials and resources available for purchase.
Please visit our exhibitors and support them during the conference.
We will not be taping workshops for the conference.
We begin with registration and exhibit space open at 7:30 AM. You can get your packets at this time as well as register if you have not done so.
Breakfast items for purchase and complimentary coffee will also be available.
Exhibits close at 5:00 PM.
After the conference, all are welcome to end this day of transformative experiences celebrating the Eucharist at Saint Matthew’s regularly scheduled 5:00PM Vigil Mass.
Please visit our conference schedule page for more details: https://ffc2024.faithformationsf.org/schedule
Please visit faithformationsf.org/youth-day to get all the answers to your questions
This is a very secure process.
Yes, you can register the morning of the event. Registration opens at 7:30 AM. We do encourage people to register early since workshops are limited in numbers in the room.
There are no refunds for the event
If the event is canceled the Office of Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of San Francisco will send refund checks to you.
Yes, please contact the Office of Faith Formation for help.
Yes, you can pay by check and mail to the Office of Faith Formation Conference, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 or asked to be billed and the office will bill you.
All of the conference site is accessible. Depending on dietary needs we do have a variety of sandwiches and salads to order. You are welcome to bring your own food needs for the day.
The day is casual but respectful of gathering together as Catholics.
Please go to the front page and link on schedule. schedule
There is adequate parking at St. Matthew’s and parking guides will be on site to help with parking. We do encourage people to carpool if at all possible.
We do not have a preferred hotel. There are bus lines on El Camino that stop in front of St. Matthew Parish.
As you enter the parish site there will be plenty of signage and people to direct you to the check-in.
You may register on site on the day of the event. However, we do encourage you to pre-register so you get the workshops that you would like to attend.
Both English and Spanish keynotes are located in the Church.
Sessions and the exhibit hall will be located on the map you will receive upon coming.
There will be guides to help you with directions as well as wonderful signage.
You can check with the Office of Faith Formation for questions about your registration – Please call us: 415-614-5650, or Contact Us
There is no app for this event
Yes, you can get credit for you California Basic and Master Catechist Certification.
Stand by, Certification information will be updated closer to the event.
