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​Kathleen MacAller is the Children's Choir Director.
​We sing approximately once a month at various liturgies, for the parish Christmas Concert and for other events.

(PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 2)
This general music program for our youngest children includes singing, creative movement, playing instruments, and more. Please contact Lisa Barra to register or for more information.

The Cherubs Music Program was developed to provide our youngest children with an opportunity to explore all aspects of music in a fun, positive, faith-based environment, sure to tap into their own creativity.

Participating in a music program has many educational, social and emotional benefits in addition to the actual music experience itself. The cherubs are provided with the opportunity to learn the basics of music (tuneful singing, breathing, moving to the beat, rhythm imitation, reading simple rhythms, part singing/rounds, tempo and dynamics and more) so they will be better prepared to participate in the children’s choir or other musical ensembles as they enter the 3rd grade. They accomplish this through singing (bible songs, church songs, traditional folk songs); playing a variety of instruments (xylophones, bells, drums, maracas, glockenspiels, tambourines, etc.); structured movement (marching, simple folk dances); improvised movement; dramatizing bible stories through music and movement and more.

All parents are encouraged to attend and participate in the sessions; however, preschool children will need to be accompanied by a parent or other adult/older sibling that can assist the child in participating in the group and attend to other needs as they arise. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to bond with their children, and also form friendships with other parents of similar aged children.

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Great activities, prayers, friends, songs and fun.
All friends three and up are welcome!

Info: 
Elaine
edenham1@aol.com

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Register your children age preschool through grade 12 for Faith Formation!
We have programs for every grade. We are always learning, making friends and having a good time at church. Join a group!! Sacrament preparation is included if needed.

Stop by the Parish Office, visit Faith Formation or email Tere@padreserra.org

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​One hundred young people received Jesus in communion for the very first time last weekend! May they, and all of us, be nourished by and respond to his love. Congratulations children and families on this milestone!

Robert D. Shadduck is the Director of Altar Servers, a position held for 20 years. He holds a Certificate of Director of Liturgy from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and has worked as Director of Worship in two parishes.  Bob has served as master of ceremonies for several bishops and directed major liturgies including Dedication of a Church, ordinations, Chrism Masses, countless Triduum liturgies, and Confirmations.  He has worked with the RCIA process for over eighteen years as catechist and director of rites. Bob received both his bachelor and master degrees from Loyola University of Los Angeles. In 1999, he was bestowed the Papal Honor “Benemerenti” by Pope John Paul II, in recognition of committed service to Christ and the Church.  He is also the recipient of the Ad Altare Dei award.
​Bob Shadduck co-authored Guide for Servers (Español), a book in The Liturgical Ministry Series published by Liturgy Training Publications in Chicago.

Boy Scout Troop #257
Our parish charters Troop #257 for boys in grades 6-12. For more information about Boy Scouts in general please visit their website or the Ventura County Council.  Contact Eve in the parish office for details about our Troop #257.

Girl Scouts
For more information about Girl Scouts, please contact:
Karen Fraser
(805) 987 · 8432
fraserclan5@verizon.net