Functions of Different Catechetical Ministries

MISSION STATEMENT SYNOPSIS
“…we continue the mission of Jesus who revealed to us God’s presence among us. With Jesus Christ, we strive to hasten the coming of God’s reign of peace, justice and love. …our catechetical ministry is known by these three signs: 1) Proclaiming and teaching God’s Word; 2) Celebrating as a community through prayer and worship; and 3) Serving others, especially those who suffer because of injustice and poverty.”

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PRESCHOOL)

Classes held on Sunday morning during 10:00am Mass in Room 15.

• 3 EARLY (Age 3)

• 4 EARLY (Age 4)

• 5 EARLY (Age 5)

Note: This course may be grouped by age with different teachers for each grouping.

(Diane Tucker- Volunteer Coordinator)

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN (LWC)

Open to children from grades 1-6 only with no registration or tuition required. Class held in the Parish Center (Room E&F) during the 10:00am Mass and 11:30am Mass in Spanish.

(For English: Shari Martinez, Volunteer Coordinator. Rosi Hibberd- Music. // For Spanish: Dolores Miranda, Volunteer Coordinator)

BASIC FORMATION COURSE

This is a 28- week session for students ages 6-11.

• Basic Formation one: Grade 1

• Basic Formation two: Grade 2

• Basic Formation three: Grade 3

• Basic Formation four/five/six: Grades 4/5/6

INTERMEDIATE (ADVANCED) FORMATION COURSE
A 28- week session for students from grades 3 to 6 who have completed the required two years of catechize (Basic Formation and Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist).

Topics covered are developmentally appropriate and classes are divided by grade level.

3rd grade deals with the Roman Catholic Faith and the Church. 4th grade dives into the commandments. 5th grade expands their knowledge of the seven sacraments. 6th grade studies the Bible.

HOME STUDY PROGRAM
This is available for students who cannot attend these required classes due to a conflict in schedules.

In order to receive credit the student must be officially registered and issued the approved textbooks and material.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
SACRAMENTS OF RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST
Students grades six and below may receive instruction in sacramental preparation if they meet the following requirements:

Student must have successfully completed a year of catechesis in Basic Formation course.

UNBAPTIZED STUDENTS

CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF CHILDREN (CIC):

Unbaptized students of catechetical age (from age 6) must be registered and successfully completed:

Basic or Intermediate Formation classes (Note: Basic or Intermediate is based on age and grade of student)

Sacraments of Reconcilation and the Eucharist

After the successful completion of these classes, the student will attend the:

Five 2-hour CIC sessions (on sacramental catechesis), provided by the Christian Initiation team with, the parents and godparents. Godparents' attendance is optional. During this period, the student will be interviewed by the Director of Catechetical Ministry or pastor.

After successfully completing all the requirements, the student will celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) during the 8:30 A.M. Easter Mass. This policy is mandated by the Diocese of San Diego.

SPECIAL SACRAMENT PREPARATION IN LIEU OF HOME STUDY

Students from grades seven and above may request instruction, from a designated catechist, in sacramental preparation.

Student and Parents are subject to a preliminary interview given by the DCM and/or CCM.

Students may concurrently take a course in youth ministry upon approval from DCM.

Students are required to pass an evaluation interview given by the DCM and/or CCM at the end of the instruction.

STUDENTS BAPTIZED FROM ANOTHER FAITH

Students requesting to be received in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church must meet the following requirements.

Successfully completed Basic Formation , Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist Courses.

Parents and student must be interviewed by the DCM or a designated person.

Note: Student can receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist after acceptance through the profession of faith.

OFICINA DEL MINISTERIO CATEQUETICO HISPANO
Reynaldo Perez, Coordinator, Hispanic Children Ministry

Programa Pre-Escolar (3, 4, y 5 anos de edad)

Los Domingos de Sept. a Mayo 11:15 AM en el salon #15. Principios basicos de la fe Catolica, con actividades, juegos y musica para que los ninos aprendan y se diviertan. Virginia Jimenez, Coordinadora/voluntaria

Liturgia de la Palabra para Ninos (grados 1 al 6)

Los Domingos en la Misa de 11:30 AM. Antes de la primera lectura, las catequistas y ninos se forman son bendecidos por el sacerdote celebrante y salen de la Iglesia hacia el Centro Parroquial donde los ninos reciben explicacion acerca de las lecturas y el evangelio del dia al nivel de los ninos. Despues regresa el grupo a la iglesia y los ninos se reunen con sus familias para el resto de la Misa. Dolores Miranda, coordinadora/voluntaria

Educacion Religiosa Elemental (grados 1 al 6)

Cada Miercoles en el Centro Parroquial de 3:45 a 5:00 PM. Primer ano de instruccion es Formacion Basica: La creacion, Vida de Jesucristo, explicacion de los sacramentos y oraciones basicas. En el segundo ano de instruccion:Preparacion de los sacramentos, Reconciliacion y Eucaristia o sea primera confesion, primera comunion. Y clases mas avanzadas para los ninos que han recibido los sacramentos.

Programa de Estudio en Casa

Para estudiantes que no pueden asistir a clases en el Centro Catequetico, despues de registrarse ellos reciben un paquete de libros y materiales para estudiar en casa con la ayuda de un familiar adulto. El progreso del estudiante sera vigilado por un catequista designado que tambien le hara pruebas periodicamente.

PREPARACION PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS

Primera Reconciliacion

Los ninos se preparan para su primera confesion en el segundo ano de instrucciones, hay dos grupos y se les asigna segun su grado en la escuela. Los padres de familia asisten a dos juntas instructivas acerca del sacramento de la Reconciliacion.

Primera Comunion

En su segundo ano de instruccion los estudiantes se preparan para la primera comunion y son asignados a un grupo segun su grado en la escuela. Los padres de familia asisten a dos juntas instructivas acerca del sacramento de la Eucaristia para qu puedan ayudar mejor a sus ninos en la preparacion de los sacramentos.

Bautizados de otro Fe

Los estudiantes pueden pedir ser recibidos en completa comunion con la Iglesia Catolica Romana con la condicion que han completado con exito dos anos de catequesis (Formacion Basica, y preparacion de los sacramentos de Reconciliacion y la Eucaristia) los estudiantes y padres de familia deben ser entrevistados por el Director o un catequista designado. Despues de completar todos los requistos el estudiante sera aceptado por medio de la profesion de fe. Los estudiantes reciben los sacramentos de Reconciliacion y Eucaristia despues de la preofesion de fe.

Preparacion Especial de los Sacramentos en vez de Estudio en Casa (Para Grados 7 y mayores)

Estos estudiantes se preparan por medio del programa Catecumenado para Jovenes. Instrucciones los Jueves de 6:00 a 9:00 PM en el salon #13.

Informacion: Raul & Yolanda Sosa    Tel. 575-0982   

OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Youth and Young Adult Ministry for Junior High and High School students is coordinated by our Parish Youth Minister, Marci Loomis. A full range of educational experiences is available, information for which can be obtained by calling the Youth Ministry Office.

• Middle School (Grades 7-8)

• Sr. High School (Grades 9 – 12)

• Confirmation Preparation

ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Adult Confirmation Class

• Pre-Baptism Seminar
• Marriage Convalidation Seminar
• Bible Study: Held at Retreat Center
• Mondays (7:00-8:30 pm) Deacon Ken Montoya
• Wednesdays (7:00-9:00 pm) Deacon Sam Martinez
• Fridays (7:00-9:00 pm) for Cursillo members
• Other Special Programs
• RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS)
• Mary Armstrong, Coordinator

Prepares adults who wish to join the Catholic Church for admission into the Church. Non-baptized adults work toward their baptism and baptized adults of other churches or communions work toward their profession of faith in the Catholic Church. The RCIA classes meet every Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Retreat Center, with other expected events throughout the year.

RICA (RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS)