For 1st Grade thru Jr. High (8th Grade)

The Religious Education program working in partnership with its parents and families seek to provide the children of St. Bernard's with the knowledge, experiences, and skills necessary to become faithful disciples of Jesus.  Weekly classes are held at the parish.  Classes cover a variety of topics appropriate to each grade level.

Schedule:
Saturdays from 9:00-10:30 or 11:00-12:30                                                                                                         

Volunteer Opportunities:
Catechists and parent helpers needed.

Contact:  
Avelina Jimenez
(562) 925-9886

Religious Education classes will begin on September 11, 2010

For High School Students from 9th-12th Grades

Minimum two year commitment to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Includes hands-on opportunities to learn about being an active Catholic, including Liturgy, Service, Community & Small Group Discussions.  We also include the parents and sponsors, as it is our Call to pass on our living faith to the next generation! 

• The Journey of Confirmation addresses the whole person - and includes:
• Catechesis - happens in Small Group Discussions—during the  school year—on Tuesdays for Level 1 or Wednesdays for Level 2 from 7-8:30pm
  Liturgy Workshops on Sundays for the 6:00pm Youth Mass   
  ---Workshops are from 5-6pm in the Church, please wear long pants and retreat t-shirt.
  Service Projects are as scheduled.
• Community activities are Youth Nights on Mondays from 7-8:30pm and Youth Bible Study on Thursdays from 7-8:30pm as well as other activities during the year.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• We need confirmed Catholics to lead small group sessions, on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00. 
• Liturgy Planning on Sundays from 5-6pm, followed by 6:00pm Mass .
• we need help with service projects,
• we need help with behind the scenes paper work, phone calls, filing.
• we need chaperones and drivers and sponsors
• We need help with environment (setting up hall for parent nights)
• We need help with outreach - can you mail birthday cards and baptism celebration cards? (materials will be provided)
• We need help with service projects and fundraisers!

Contact:
Nancy Longo
(562)822-8779
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Spanish Contact:  
Lupe Romero
(562) 833-0519