Religious Education
The goal of our Religious Education Program is to provide all children with an awareness of God's presence in their lives, an appreciation and better understanding of all that it means to be Roman Catholic in the world today and opportunities that encourage active discipleship in the community.
Marcia Burns, Director of Religious Education-email
Cindy Hurley, Coordinator of Religious Education-email
Jan Inano –Religious Education secretary-email
Angie Bonilla- Religious Education Assistant 949-586-4550
Click here to email the R.E. Office Please call our office at 586-4550 if you have any questions.
REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 25 and continues through May 31 for the 2011-2012 Religious Education Program for Pre-K & Kindergarten, Grades 1-8, Vacation Bible School and Summer Sunday School. Registration forms can be found in the back of the church, the RE Office and on our web site. Preparation for 1st Communion begins in 1st grade. Children not enrolled in Catholic School should contact the RE office to begin faith formation classes. Register early to avoid waiting lists. The forms can be found in the box to the right, downloaded and returned to the RE Office.
Please read the cover letter for registration instructions and information. The remaining documents can be found on the right.
RE Class Schedule:
MEETS WEEKLY |
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| 1st Grade | Monday | 3:30-4:45 PM |
| 2nd Grade | Tuesday | 3:30-4:45 PM |
| 3rd Grade | Wednesday | 3:30-4:45 PM |
| 4th Grade | Thursday | 3:30-4:45 PM |
MEETS Once or Twice a Month |
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| 5th Grade | Monday | 5-6:30 PM |
| 6th Grade | Tuesday | 5-6:30 PM |
Combo Class |
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| 7th and 8th grade | Wednesday | 5-6:30 PM |
Character Quality
Character Quality: SERVICE
“Never worry about the numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.” Mother Teresa
“For we are co-workers in God’s SERVICE; you are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the SERVICE of others.”
Ghandi
Special Events
First Communion Preparation
SACRAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS and PREPARATION
First Communion preparation is a two year process. Reconciliation (Confession) and Communion (Eucharist) are received only upon completion of two years in a religious education program (no younger than 2nd grade) or 2 years in a Catholic or Christian School. Children receive the sacrament of Reconciliation before Communion.
Students that are in grades 2-8, have been baptized Roman Catholic and have completed two years of religious education will be eligible to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion during their second year of instruction. Registration is required and additional fees apply to help cover costs of workbooks and retreat supplies. Saturday morning retreats are planned to help children have a better understanding of these sacraments. Regular attendance of this year is especially important. Two mandatory parent meetings will provide information and materials that will enable the whole family to be a part of this preparation.
