“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20
On Behalf of the Religious Education Staff & Volunteers, Welcome!
The parish’s role in evangelization and catechizing (teaching) is of the utmost importance. Parents are the “first school of [the] Christian life (Lumen Gentium, 11),” and it is at home where children learn how to love, work, forgive, pray, and live a life of self-sacrifice, centered on Christ (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1657). The Religious Education Office is here to support and encourage children (1st – 8th grades) in their lifelong encounter and pursuit of God, and it is our goal to provide the necessary resources to assist families in their collective growth in their Catholic faith.
Rooted in Scripture and Tradition, catechetical instruction and formation are provided to baptized children who are preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) instruction is also provided to those children who are not baptized and prepares them for the reception of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist), celebrated at the Easter Vigil.
2023-2024 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
- Registration for the 2023-2024 Religious Education is now open! Registration can be completed in the parish office during normal business hours!
KEY 2023-2024 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DATES
- July 2023- Registration for classes will be open
- September 17, 2023 – First day of classes & Catechetical Sunday
- September 24, 2023 – Mandatory parents’ meeting
- October 8, 2023 – No classes (Fall Festival)
- October 13, 2023 – Last day to register for Religious Education classes
- October 15, 2023 – Last day to submit Godparent Form (children catechumens) and Baptismal Certificate (First Communion students)
- October 22, 2023 – Mandatory parents’ meeting for parents whose children will be receiving Sacraments of Initiation
- November 26, 2023 – No classes (Thanksgiving)
- December 24, 2023 – No classes (Christmas/New Year’s Break)
- December 31, 2023 – No classes (Christmas/New Year’s Break)
- February 4, 2024 – Mandatory parents’ meeting for parents whose children will be receiving First Reconciliation and First Communion
- February 18, 2024 – No classes (Los Angeles Catechetical Congress)
- February 18, 2024 – Rite of Election (children catechumens and Godparents)
- March 2, 2024 – First Reconciliation
- March 2, 2024 – First Scrutiny Mass (children catechumens and Godparents)
- March 10, 2024 – Second Scrutiny Mass (children catechumens and Godparents)
- March 17, 2024 – Third Scrutiny Mass (children catechumens and Godparents)
- March 27, 2024 – Easter Vigil Rehearsal (children catechumens and Godparents)
- March 30, 2024 – Easter Vigil Mass (children catechumens and Godparents)
- March 31, 2024 – No classes (Easter)
- May 5, 2024 – Last day of classes (potluck)
- May 6, 2024 – First Communion Rehearsal
- May 12, 2024 – First Communion
COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Religious Education and parish staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates and guidance as received from the diocese. For further information, please visit the Diocese of San Diego’s website by clicking HERE.
- Also, the Centers for Disease Control and the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency are useful sources for updates and information from local, state, and Federal governments.
VOLUNTEERS:
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a catechist, catechist assistant, or volunteering in another capacity with the Religious Education Program, please complete the Volunteer Form and return it to the parish office or Henri Bradley. We are always looking for practicing Catholics who are passionate about sharing their faith with others, especially our children!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DOCUMENTS:
RESOURCES:
US Conference of Catholic Bishops