Religious Education
At San Martin de Porres, we believe that Faith Formation occurs within the family, and that parents are the primary spiritual and moral educators of their children. We believe that the first church is the domestic church found in each and every home. Parents are integral in the role they play in their children's faith development, and serve as their primary teachers and role models. When parents introduce their child to the formal Faith Formation process, they are acting on the promises they made at their child’s Baptism to raise that child in the Catholic Faith. The parish’s responsibility is to support parents in their role as primary teachers and evangelists of their families. Through a combination of lessons in the home, weekly sessions in the church community, and participation in Mass, young people in our parish have the best possible chance to live a full and loving life in the Catholic Faith. Parish-provided Faith Formation instruction includes the following:
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SUNDAY CLASSES All Sunday classes will attend 10am Mass. | MONDAY CLASSES Weekend Mass is mandatory | WEDNESDAY CLASSES Weekend Mass is mandatory |
BLOCK 1 Class instruction is from 8:30am - 10am & Mass attendance from 10-11am.
| Class is from 6:00-7:30 pm
| Classes are from 5:30-7:00 pm
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BLOCK 2 Classes begin with Mass attendance from 10-11am & instruction from 11-12:30pm
| RCIA class is from 6:00 - 7:30 pm (adults only) |
$55 for one child
$70 for two siblings
$100 for 3+ children in the same household
Space is very limited and are dependent on amount of Volunteer Catechists and room availability.
Please consider a volunteer position as a Catechist or Teacher Aide.
UPCOMING DATES
Meet & Greet from 9-1:30pm: Sunday August 13th
Catechism 2023-24 begins the week of August 20th, 2023
Parents please sign-up for FLOCKNOTE as this is the main platform for communicating Catechism announcements and updates. Sign up below.
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What is Circle of Grace?
Circle of Grace is the love and goodness of God that surrounds us and all others. It is the recognition that God is with us always and is there to help us in situations. Through the Circle of Grace program, adults assist children and youth to recognize God's love by understanding that each of us lives and moves within a Circle of Grace. This class will be given the second week of September 2023.
For detailed information on the program Circle of Grace, CLICK HERE.