St. Ignatius Loyola Parish

Religious Ed / Children

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Religious Education Registration Form 2013-2014

Faith Formation for Children

Religious Education
A program for school-age children from Kindergarten to Junior High on Sundays (September - April) that gives children different opportunities to learn about God and to grow in their faith and spiritual development. The program includes preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession), First Eucharist (Communion), and Junior High level Confirmation. If your family was registered in this program last year, you will automatically receive a registration packet in the mail for the coming year. Program fees and more information are included in the Religious Education Registration linked to the left. This program starts on the 3rd Sunday of September.

RCIA for Children
The Children’s RCIA Program is for school age children who have missed Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation. This program is offered on Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Parent or guardian is required to attend classes. Families enrolled in this program are under the umbrella of the Parish Religious Education Program. Program fees and more information are included in the Religious Education Registration linked to the left. For more information about this program, please contact the Catechetical Office.

Baptism Preparation
A program offered to parents who request Baptism for their child or godparents who will witness and support a child in their faith journey. (Parents can attend the class before the birth of their child). This class is offered on the second Wednesday of every month. Please see Baptism Guidelines Form and contact the Baptism coordinator:

Jean Nelson, Baptism Coordinator
jnelson@stignatiussac.org
Phone: (916) 482-9666 ext. 233
Baptism Preparation Class – 2nd Wednesday of every month
7:00-9:00 PM in Parish Center-Garden Room

First Eucharist Preparation
Children receive First Eucharist (Communion) and Reconciliation (Confession) after a two-year preparation in our parish school or through the Parish Religious Education Program. These sacraments are usually received in the second grade. Program fees and more information are included in the Religious Education Registration link to the left. Older children who need to receive Eucharist and Reconciliation participate in the RCIA process for children.

Confirmation Preparation - Junior High
Confirmation is a two-year process at the Junior High level in our parish school or through our Parish Religious Education Program. Students are required to attend Pre-Confirmation in their first year in order to be considered a candidate for Confirmation in the second year. An additional fee for sacrament preparation and a Baptismal Certificate (copy) will be requested during the 2nd year of the program. Program fees and more information are included in the Religious Education Registration link above.

Children's Liturgy of the Word
This year-round program for school-age children (K-6th grade) is offered during the Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass. Children are invited to leave the main Church sanctuary with an adult Catechist prior to the Liturgy of the Word, and are led to the Chapel or Rose Room. This program provides children with age appropriate explanations of the Sunday readings, and uses related activities to enhance their understanding. Children return to their families before the Offertory. There is no cost or registration required for children to participate. Children's Liturgy is part of our Sunday worship and parents are encouraged to take advantage of this special program.

Volunteers
The Religious Education Program, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, and the Friends of Jesus Preschool Program are always in need of people who would like to share their time and talents with the young of our parish. If you are interested in volunteering, complete the volunteer’s application and return it to the Catechetical Office. An interview and background check with fingerprinting is required by the Parish and the Diocese.