Do you know someone who is wondering if the Catholic Church is the place for them? It could be your neighbor, your coworker, or someone in your family.

​At Padre Serra, we have a group which meets on Tuesday evenings, year-round, to explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in the Catholic tradition. The atmosphere is informal, open and free of any pressure. Those attending are invited to ask any questions they may have followed by a discussion on various topics regarding our faith.

If you know someone who might be interested, invite them to accompany you to one of the meetings. We serve great refreshments, too!

For information please contact:
​Catherine Shadduck
catherine@padreserra.org 
(805) 482·6417 x331

​Also visit: RCIA

​Do you wonder what it truly means to be a Catholic Christian in today’s complex world? How do we respond to the hatred and violence filling our news feeds? Consider joining a JustFaith group to explore this question through reflection, study, prayer, and community.
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JustFaith is an intensive, small group process for faithful Christians looking to deepen their commitment to care for vulnerable people and our planet. Through reflection, discussion and encounter, we will discover how to live more simply, love more compassionately, and make a difference.

Questions:
Michelle Paschen

Also visit:
www.justfaith.org/programs/justfaith, Groups 

A New Look at Male and Female Spirituality
​Fr. Jim Clarke and Sr. Kathleen Bryant, RSC.

Spirituality is a broad subject area that has rightfully garnered much publicity in recent years.  Men and women approach this field of study and practice differently.

​In this workshop Fr. Jim and Sr. Kathy will unpack the differences through stories, analogies, images and humor.  Come and join the fun and expand your own repertoire of spiritual practices!

If you have any questions, contact the parish at (805) 482·6417 and ask for Christine at x349.

Also visit: Children

A whole community experience for adults, parents, grandparents, and families to enjoy a meal and presentation by Deacon Manuel and Chella Valencia for adults and activities for kids.

In Jesus’ Jewish culture, children learned their faith from infancy from their parents. It was so imprinted on their hearts and minds that the children would sooner forget their own name than forget their faith. This evening is an opportunity to reflect: are we, as adults, parents, family, a and catechists, teaching our Catholic faith today in a way that our children will remember and really live their faith, have a lifelong relationship with Jesus, recognize God working in their daily lives, and be active disciples?

​For Catholics, the Mass is the source and summit of our faith. It is the place we are expected to encounter the divine, and yet at times we may wonder if God knows, understands or cares about us at all. Sometimes Mass just feels like "the same old thing," and we wonder, "where was God in all that?"

Come join Fr Steve Thoma as he talks about the Canaanite woman's encounter with Jesus, as found in Matthew's Gospel, and why her story might be a good example for us.

Think you're having fun now? Wait until you have volunteered in Spark!
Lively instruction, spiritual depth, genuine caring, all in small groups with lots of adult support and... all lesson plans and materials are provided! Help our team lead and teach children in grades 1 - 5.
Come to this session to learn how easy it is.

Parents! Get all the info you need for each child (grade 1-12) enrolled in Faith Formation in one night.
We begin in the Serra Center for a brief overview then go to break out sessions to get specific information on your child's group. Remember if sacraments are needed, we take care of all that too.
​The Faith Formation staff will present their own area of learning, have plenty of time and handouts so you will leave feeling very informed and excited.

​Questions contact:
Tere Delgado
tere@padreserra.org 
(805) 482·6417 x347

Catechetical Sunday is a day set aside to recognize the vocation and ministry of teaching and sharing the faith with others. A wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each baptized person plays in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel.

On this day catechists throughout the diocese, and country, are commissioned and dedicate themselves to their vocation of teaching the faith to the children, teens and adults of our parish community.

The catechists of our parish, wonderful men and
women who answered YES to the call to be present and walk the faith journey with the adults, youth and children of the parish, are called forth to receive a blessing and be formally commissioned to continue the beautiful labor of sharing and growing in the faith.

To all catechists in our lives, parents and grandparents, priests and deacons, religious sisters, church family, all who have been encounters of Jesus in our lives, we thank you!

Also visit: Children, Youth,  Adults, RCIA

Gwen Ripplinger, Denise Ginty.
Photo by Julius Acero

On Sunday, August 19 at the 9:00am mass, five people were received into the Catholic Church: Robyn Apodaca and the entire Pickens family. Already one with us as baptized Christians, they made a profession of faith in the Catholic Church, were confirmed and received Eucharist for the first time.
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It is with great joy that we welcome them and thank God for their presence which renews and strengthens our community.

New members are welcomed into the Catholic faith through the RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. If you are interested in learning more about the process of becoming Catholic, please contact Catherine Shadduck at (805) 482·6417 x331 or catherine@padreserra.org

Also visit: RCIA

Our high school PSP Youth Ministry Group.
Different teens are there from week to week due to sports and jobs. That is the beauty of it, you can always go or miss from time to time and there will always be people there to welcome you and make you feel at home. ​Brett Becker and the peer leaders do a great job addressing current world events, playing the latest music, games and videos, and enjoying life.​
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This is for all kids, age 3 through grade 12.
Questions:
Tere Delgado
REGISTRATION FORMS

More than 600 kids come to church after school every week! We have a wonderful time playing and learning. Be a part of this! Sign up!! Lots of ways for grown-ups to help too!