Christmas Caroling & Cookies with St. Nicholas!

Join us for a fun night of Christmas Caroling and cookies with St. Nicholas on Saturday, December 14th starting at 5:30pm.

Sign up here!! Sign ups are for Christmas Caroling only. EVERYONE is welcome to come and join us for Cookies with St. Nicholas at 7pm!

Weekly CCD Newsletters

Please take a moment to read our weekly CCD Newsletters. It is a great way to know what is happening in our program as well as church events!

12-09-2024_CCD News • Week #12

12-02-2024_CCD News • Week #11

11-18-2024_CCD News • Week #10

11-11-2024_CCD News • Week #9

11-04-2024_CCD News • Week #8

10-28-2024_CCD News • Week #7

10-14-2024_CCD News • Week #6

10-07-2024_CCD News • Week #5

09-30-2024_CCD News • Week #4

09-23-2024_CCD News • Week #3

09-16-2024_CCD News • Week #2

09-09-2024_CCD News • Week #1

Department of Religious Education Monthly Calendars

Calendars will be posted for the upcoming month beginning in August.  Please note that dates and activities may change.  Look to our weekly CCD News and parish bulletin for updates.

December 2024

November 2024

October 2024

September 2024

 

 

Service Hour Events - Click the links below to sign up for upcoming events!

• Filhós Helpers - sign up to help at one of the 4 upcoming Filhós making events. Remember, this earns double-time service hours! Sign up here!

• Children's Liturgy Helpers - sign up to help at this weekly event that occurs during the CCD season! Sign up here!

Need to write down your hours for credit?  Use the form here.

QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR CATHOLIC FAITH....

What are some Catholic Christmas traditions? Click here for the answer

What is an advent wreath? What is a Jesse tree? Click here for the answer

Why are priests called "Father"? Click here for the answer

How many times can I receive Holy Communion in one day? Click here for the answer

What if my sins are always the same? Click here for the answer

How often should I go to Confession? Click here for the answer

What sins must I confess? Click here for the answer

Why confess to a priest when I can go directly to God?  Click here for the answer

What are the Stations or Way of the Cross and where did they come from?  Click here for the answer

 

 

Sacrament of First Holy Communion - Information and Forms

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sacrament of Reconciliation will happen on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6pm.                   Please arrive early.  This service is for the children only.

Information and Forms pertaining to First Holy Communion....

Parent Information Booklet

Banner Instructions & Patterns

Photo Order Form

A New Way To Give!

 

Want to donate to our Religious Education Program, but don’t know how or what? Check out our AMAZON Wish List! It is an easy way to provide for the needs of our program. This gets updated as needs arise, and gifts arrive! Use the QR code to take you directly there and see what the current needs of the program are!

Click here to go directly to the site!

Many, many thanks to those who have donated using this new tool!

Learning Our Catholic Prayers

Is your child in one of Sacramental Programs for either First Holy Communion or Confirmation? If so, they are required to learn some important Catholic prayers.

During the 1st year in the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, the 1st Year Prayers must be completed.

During the 2nd year in the Sacrament of First Holy Communion program, the 2nd Year Prayers must be completed. If you would like some worksheets to help with learning these prayers, we have the 2nd Year Prayers Worksheets available.

Students in the Sacrament of Confirmation Program have to complete the Essential Prayers.

 

 

Safe & Sacred Children's Program Materials

In order to remain compliant with Article 12 from the Charter of the USCCD, the Fresno Diocese requires that each parish must present the Safe & Sacred Children’s Program to participants in the CCD Program on an annual basis.  We will be presenting materials to the boys & girls the week before we break for our Holy Rosary Festa (October 10th–15th). Links to materials for each grade level are available below for parental review. We will have a Parent Meeting to discuss this and the materials on October 3rd at 6pm in the Parish Hall. Please review the materials your child(ren) bring home during the week of October 10th-15th as there will be a section for you, the parent(s), to return to the Religious Education Department.  Should you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Annie at the parish number of (209) 632-7163.

Grade Level Themes:

Kindergarten – God Made Me Special

1st Grade – Gift from God

2nd Grade – Safe People and Places

3rd Grade – Head and Heart

4th Grade – Personal Space Zones

5th Grade – Staying Safe

6th Grade – Appropriate Online Behavior

7th Grade – Boundaries

8th Grade – Modesty and Reputation

9th Grade – Bullying Session

10th Grade - Cyberbullying

Religious Education Volunteers

Thank you for giving of your time and talents to the children of our parish! In order to ensure the safety of all involved, the Fresno Diocese has created the Safe Environment training course which all volunteers are required to complete.  After reading the following document please click on the link at the bottom to be directed to the Diocese Website and create your account.

Click here to go directly to the Diocese of Fresno Safe Environment Website