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Value prayer and the Liturgical and Sacramental
celebrations of the Church |
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Grow in knowledge and reverence of the Bible |
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Love the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church |
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Respect all people as children of God |
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Reflect the teachings of the Gospel in their words and
actions |
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Share the Good News by serving others in the community |
The School of Religious Education
at Our Lady of Refuge
Class Schedules
The
School of Religious Education at Our Lady of Refuge serves children and
youth from ages three through High School.
This faith formation process combines classroom instruction,
family gatherings, youth events, adult education and retreat
experiences. Each level of
this faith formation program is listed below.
Click on the links for additional information.
Early
Childhood
The program for children ages 3, 4 and 5 meets each Sunday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 AM in the classrooms of the parish school. Classes are are limited in size.
To view the activity calendar for Early Childhood classes, click on the following link.
Grades
1 through 6
The
program for children in Grades 1 through 6 meets on Mondays
evenings from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM in the classrooms of the parish school. (Class sizes are limited.) Children in Grades 1 through 6 are invited to
participate in the Liturgy of the Word for Children at the 9:30 AM Mass
on Sundays.
Grades
7 and 8
Classes
for children in Grades 7 and 8 meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to
8:15 P.M. in classrooms of the parish school.
Again, class sizes are limited.
Small groups may also be scheduled (according to need and the
availability of catechists) in home settings on other weekdays and
times. “Friendship
Nights” are special event “fun evenings” which help deepen bonds
of friendship and sharing.
Sacramental Preparation
As children move through the faith formation process in the School of Religious Education they are prepared to receive the sacraments of Baptism (if they were not baptized as infants), Reconciliation (Confession), Eucharist (Communion) and Confirmation.
Readiness to receive these Sacraments of Initiation is determined by a discernment process during the the required faith formation years, based on standards set by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This discernment process involves active participation by parents/guardian, the catechists (teachers of our faith), the Director of Religious Education and the Pastor. Together they help to prepare the child or youth in making the choice of committing themselves to become a follower of Christ
To
learn more about the preparation for children to receive the Sacraments,
click on the following link - Sacramental
Preparation.
Registration and Fees
For information about registration and fees for the School of Religious Education, click on the following link: Registration
If you wish to register your child for the
School of Religious Education, or if you would like to volunteer
as a catechist instructor or helper, call the Religious
Education office:
(562) 597-3102
Anna Marie Delgado, Director of Religious
Education
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Links: School of Religious Education
If you would like more information about the School of Religious Education and the faith formation process, click on the following links:
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Archdiocese of Los
Angeles - Office of Religious Education Guidelines for religious education programs and rite of Confirmation process for parishes in the Archdiocese |
| Archdiocese of Los Angeles - Annual Religious Education Congress |
| Current Programs and Events sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education |
| Links - Guidelines from the Office of Religious Education |
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Religion Teacher;s Journal Published 7 times year - resource for religious education instructors. |
| Catechist Magazine Online |
| Links for Teachers of Religious Education |
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