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Mission Statement
The Religious Education Program offers instruction to
children in 1st through 8th grade. We are committed to sharing the Good News of
Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition through education and formation,
celebrating liturgy and prayer, experiencing community and reaching out in
service.
Religious Education News
Reminder: 1st eucharistic families, our community picture has arrived! Please call to arrange pick-up or stop by the office for your picture, video, and/or banner. Thanks!
2008-09 Religious Education Formation Registration Packets are available! Our office assists households in preparing their children for lifelong formation and sacramental preparation for Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist! Classes are scheduled once a week. Grades 1-5 meet Sunday mornings, 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. or Wednesday afternoons, 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Middle School Youth Ministry (grades 6-8) is scheduled on Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Religious Education Volunteer Opportunities! The RE office is working to recruit and train volunteers for our 1st through 8th classes. We are in need of catechists and classroom aides. We also need and would welcome an office assistant, sacramental assistants, hospitality committee, and retreat/assembly team members. If you have a special talent you'd like to share, we would love to hear from you! All levels of experience are welcome. Training and resources are provided.
About Religious Education
The purpose of the Religious Education Program at Holy
Family is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to our students and their
families. We believe that “the task of imparting education belongs primarily to
the family, and that it is in the Christian family . . . that children should
be taught to know and worship God and to love their neighbor.” Catechists and
staff strive to support the faith life of families, knowing that it is in the
domestic church of the home that faith blossoms and is nourished. Because faith
is more “caught” than “taught,” family involvement is essential to the success
of Holy Family’s Religious Education Program.
At age appropriate times during their religious education,
students are introduced to the truths of our faith woven into the Creed; the
sacramental life of the Church; life in Christ; and prayer. All materials used
in the program comply with the General Directory for Catechesis and provide a
comprehensive presentation of doctrine, scripture, morality, prayer and
sacraments. Supplementary materials such as videos, worksheets, bibles and
music are also used. Approximately 360 children are enrolled in our program.
Schedule
Elementary, Grades 1-5
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.- 9:15 a.m.
Middle School, Grades 6-8
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Tuition
Parishioner: $100.00 per child
Non-parishioner: $160.00 per child
Additional Fees
- Sacramental: $55.00 per child
- Basic Class: $25.00 per child
This supplemental class is required of all students in 3rd – 8th grade who are
entering their FIRST year of religious formation.
- Registration Late Fee: $20.00 (incurred after May 31)
Tuition covers costs such as books, teacher and staff
expenses, insurance, classroom materials, supplies, audio-visual aids,
workshops, etc. Since tuition does not cover all of the Religious Education Program
expenses, families are asked to help by participating in fundraising efforts.
Tuition is to be paid at the time of registration. A payment
schedule can be established or special arrangements can be made.
Sacramental Preparation: Reconciliation and First Eucharist
The Religious Education Sacramental Program is a two-year
formation process for baptized children at least seven years old. A student
must have the equivalent of at least two consecutive years of formation and
discernment to be considered a sacramental candidate. Sacramental preparation
generally begins in the 1st grade and culminates in the 2nd grade with the
celebration of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Parent participation is an
essential component of the sacramental program.
The Reconciliation and Eucharist program includes:
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Parent orientation and formation meetings
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Classroom instruction
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Prayer
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Good Shepherd Assembly for Reconciliation
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Upper Room Assembly for Eucharist
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Celebration of the first reception of the sacraments
Family Requirements
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Attend parent orientation and parent meetings
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Complete ten hours of volunteer service per year
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Attend and support Religious Education events and parish
celebrations
Volunteer Opportunities
Holy Family’s Religious Education Program thrives because of
the participation of volunteers. It is expected that parents of children in the
program will volunteer in at least one area of service. Offering one’s time and
talent is an excellent way to give witness to our faith. There are many
opportunities for volunteer service.
Catechist
Catechists are adult parishioners who teach over 360 children enrolled in our
Religious Education Program about the wonders of God each week from September
to May. This commitment to our children is their manner of giving back to God
in gratitude for his generosity. There would be no Religious Education Program
were it not for our volunteer catechists.
Parents of children in the program are encouraged to
consider becoming a catechist. We have resources that explain the role of the
catechist and the commitment involved.
Catechist Aide
Assists the catechist during class time.
Substitute Catechist
Substitutes in the absence of the regular catechist.
Room Parent
- Organizes schedule of parents to bring snacks for Sunday
classes for those classes requesting it.
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Contacts the catechist to discuss ways to be of assistance.
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Serves as a contact between the catechist and class parents.
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Provides support for classroom activities, as needed.
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Assists with service projects, as needed.
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Assists with transportation, as needed.
Hospitality
When you offer people a sense of prayer, hospitality, belonging, and community, then they'll be ready to hear the call for responsibility and service. As a hospitality minister, you will help with food preparation and serving meals for a variety of our formation gatherings, especially our assemblies and sacramental receptions.
Special Needs
- Traffic Control – Wednesdays during the year.
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Hall Supervision – Sunday, 7:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. or Wednesday,
3:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
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Office Assistant – Sunday, 7:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. or Wednesday,
3:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
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Newsletter – Type and prepare newsletter 4 times per year.
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Retreat Leader for Year 2 (Sacramental Preparation)
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Special Talents – Singing, musical instrument, drama,
typing, computer
Download
Catholic Resources
Children and Families
Ecclesiastical Organizations
Catholic Doctrine
Contact
Holy Family Religious Education
1301 Rollin St.
South Pasadena,
CA 91030
Fax: (626) 403-6199
Colette Villegas
Director of Religious Education
(626) 403-6117
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Shirley Allen
Administrative Assistant
626-403-6118
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Megan Fielding
Office Assistant
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