Welcome to our Religious Education Program.  Our parish has developed this program as a partnership with parents; with the purpose of expanding the religious education that the child has received at home.  Our first objective is to assist parents and guide children, so that they can get familiar and understand Christian values, Catholic Faith and make the teachings of  Jesus Christ the center of their live styles.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The classes are provided in the language chosen by the parents. The program last 82 weeks, the proram ends withl the child receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation (First Communion).  An additional program is offered to prepared children for Confirmation.  Call the office for registrations.

Schedule of Classes:  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 7:00-8:30 PM  Requirements:

1.      Children participating in this program must be at least 7 years of age, they must be able to read in  English and/ or Spanish.

2.      Parents involvement is crucial, they're participation is essential for their children to receive the Sacrament.

3.    Parents must attend a once a week formation class for an hour and a half, a class provided in collaboration with the Evangelization team.

4.     Attend Mass with your children atleast once a week.

5.    Participate in all the Church activities.

FAMILY CATECHESIS DESCRIPTION

 1st Year Objective: during the first year the participants are encourage to develop a personal relationship with Jesus as his disciples, also experience Jesus in their lives through the liturgical cycle.

 2nd Year Objective: during the second year the participants are encourage to imitate Jesus and his disciples lifestyle, participate in the liturgical year activities and make a commitment to integrate themselves in a Christian Community.

THE STAFF

The personnel or team of the Religious Education Program are volunteers from a diverse population, dedicated to live the Good News of Christ, sharing it every day in their personal lives through this ministry.

This team has been certified by the Los Angeles Archdiocesan Religious Education Office with a 40 hours basic formation and an additional 20 hours of formation and specialization in secondary elementary level.  They also must assist twice per year to a 36-hour workshop so that they can renew their skills so that they can keep their certification active.

The Director or Coordinator in charge of the program is also a professional of religious education and must have a master in Catechesis recognized by the Los Angeles Archdiocese, and works or monitors the Catechesis team making sure everyone is qualified.

The Pastor works hand in hand with the Director and the team to ensure the level of education is in tune with the Catholic Church.  He visits the classes regularly and participates in the liturgical celebrations

PHILOSOPHY

We write about these things so that our happiness is complete (1 Jn 1:1-4)

MISSION

The Religious Education Program under the Pastor’s administration is engaged in continuing the mission of Jesus Christ through evangelization and catechesis.

OBJECTIVES