Wednesday, March 28, 2018 |
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March 16 - 18, 2018
Anaheim, CA
Did you know... the largest Catholic convention in the world is conveniently located right in our own backyard!
Come to Anaheim for one, two or three days of inspiring workshops, speakers, liturgies and concerts.
Browse the catalog at www.recongress.org and be sure to check out Fr. Patrick’s sessions (3-21 and 5-20).
For information about our parish's hospitality suite, contact teresa@padreserra.org.
Come to Anaheim for one, two or three days of inspiring workshops, speakers, liturgies and concerts.
Browse the catalog at www.recongress.org and be sure to check out Fr. Patrick’s sessions (3-21 and 5-20).
For information about our parish's hospitality suite, contact teresa@padreserra.org.
During the 9:00 and 11:00am masses:
Also visit: Welcome Gazebo, Sunday Café
- Toddlers enjoy Stay and Play
- Preschoolers go to Little Church
- Children in grades 1 thru 5 attend Liturgy of the Word for Children
Also visit: Welcome Gazebo, Sunday Café
Tuesday mornings
8:30 - 9:30am
San Juan Capistrano Room
Dr. Paul Ford leads a weekly reflection and study of the upcoming Sunday’s Old and New Testament readings so we can better understand the good news message of Jesus Christ and how He is present in our lives. Learn about the cultural and historical context, what they mean, and how they impact our lives.
Also Visit: Adults
Also Visit: Adults
Coming in May |  |
It's what Jesus said! Seven themes of our Catholic Social Teaching:
For further reading and understanding of these themes, click here for a link to the US Bishops website. LAUDATO SI: ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME · Read Pope Francis' encyclical. |  |
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Please register your teen today.
Attend a parent meeting to get all the scoop.
Contact: Brett Becker
Also visit: Youth Faith Formation
Friday, February 16 |  Also visit: Lent, Adults Faith Formation |
| If you are an inactive Catholic or attend Mass infrequently you might consider Landings. We are a group of “recycled” Catholics who, for different reasons, were away from or had issues with the church and came back to regular attendance and active participation. We share our faith journeys and want to hear your stories. We also discuss contemporary Catholic themes and have resources available for questions about the Catholic Faith and the Church. We invite you to come and explore the possibilities! I am Catholic and...Information: landings@padreserra.org or call Teresa Runyon (805) 482 · 6417 Also visit: Adults Faith Formation |  |
Overview of Catholic teaching on the end of life and care options | Advance Health Care Directives and POLST | What to do when a death occurs: mortuaries and Catholic funeral options |
In this three part series, professionals in the field of health care and in the church shared their knowledge of what to expect when a person nears the natural end of life, how to provide compassionate care, and what steps need to be taken in preparation and upon death.
Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team and the following partners:
 | Sundays |
Sign up your little one for a fun time at church during the 9:00am and 11:00am masses most Sundays.
Children learn so much! From the Sign of the Cross to bible stories, songs and more.
Super fun to make friends and be at church on Sundays!! Parents love it too.
Be sure to register your child as soon as they turn 3.
Contact: Soraya@padreserra.org
Also visit: Children
Children learn so much! From the Sign of the Cross to bible stories, songs and more.
Super fun to make friends and be at church on Sundays!! Parents love it too.
Be sure to register your child as soon as they turn 3.
Contact: Soraya@padreserra.org
Also visit: Children
This event is for Children enrolled in the Parish Faith Formation Program Grades 1-8, Moms, Dads, Brothers, Sisters, Grandparents... your whole family!
Monday, November 6, 2017
5:45 Dinner
7:00 Prayer Service
Serra Center and Church
Celebrate Food, Friends and Forgiveness!
Let's be thankful for all our many blessings. Come to our gathering and enjoy:
Let's be thankful for all our many blessings. Come to our gathering and enjoy:
- Yummy food provided!
- Great family fellowship with a spiritual connection...and craft!
- Holy peace, prayers and priests available to give blessings.
Discipleship: Becoming Fools for Christ |
In our contemporary age, Christianity seems like a sensible and straightforward religious option among others. It is often viewed as compatible with the values and priorities of our society, politics, cultures, and other interests. And yet, the Gospel itself offers a very different set of insights, challenges, and inspiration.
This year's parish mission is an invitation to explore the radical foolishness of Christianity as a positive force for change and conversion in the face of division, discrimination, and violence in our world. Looking at the Scripture with new eyes, journeying with wisdom figures like St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, we will reflect on ways to overcome our tendency to 'water down' or domesticate our faith and the message of the Gospel, so that we can respond to Christ's call to be foolish according to the logic of the world and become wise in the eyes of God.
This year's parish mission is an invitation to explore the radical foolishness of Christianity as a positive force for change and conversion in the face of division, discrimination, and violence in our world. Looking at the Scripture with new eyes, journeying with wisdom figures like St. Francis of Assisi and Pope Francis, we will reflect on ways to overcome our tendency to 'water down' or domesticate our faith and the message of the Gospel, so that we can respond to Christ's call to be foolish according to the logic of the world and become wise in the eyes of God.
| | Daniel P. Horan, OFM, is a Franciscan friar of Holy Name Province of New York, worldwide marathon runner, musician, retreat director, blogger, theology professor, columnist for America magazine and author of several award-winning books, including Dating God. Get to know more through his website: www.danhoran.com and YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/DanHoranOFM |
What is a parish mission?
We take our cars in for periodic oil changes. We see our physicians for an annual physical or wellness check. The same is needed for our spiritual lives, individually and as a faith community, and we can't always get away for a retreat. So a parish mission is that "shot in the arm", that energizing renewal of our personal faith as Jesus' disciples and our parish community's commitment to the Body of Christ.
We take our cars in for periodic oil changes. We see our physicians for an annual physical or wellness check. The same is needed for our spiritual lives, individually and as a faith community, and we can't always get away for a retreat. So a parish mission is that "shot in the arm", that energizing renewal of our personal faith as Jesus' disciples and our parish community's commitment to the Body of Christ.
September 18 or 19, 2017 | |
Also visit: Learning
| Do you want a better understanding of God’s will for your life? Are you seeking a chance to grow personally and spiritually? Do you want to know what your spiritual gifts are and how to use them in life and ministry? Spiritual Gifts Discovery is a multi-day workshop that fosters spiritual and personal growth. Through teaching, prayer, and faith sharing in pairs, you will come to understand more fully whom God created you to be and what God wants you to do with your life. Each session builds on the previous so commitment to the journey is key. For more information, please contact Teresa Runyon | |
September 13, 2017
Southern California Renewal Communities (SCRC) helps people be transformed by discovering a new openness to the Holy Spirit. Their convention, “Aflame with the Spirit,” with more than 50 Catholic speakers and 70 presentations, will be in Anaheim.
The 2017 SCRC Convention provides a choice of programs:
Visit:
The 2017 SCRC Convention provides a choice of programs:
- Regular Talks
- A special Christ Triumphant track
- Teen Conference
- Children's Program and other special programs
Visit:
Help your kids grow to know, love and serve Jesus!
| 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! |  Three : Sixteen |
Also visit: Children
This is a beautiful, wonderful, friendly bunch of folks! Every year with about 600 children and teens enrolled in after school learning, we really need about 100 loving, happy adults to help teach and lead.
This small army of volunteers are the face of Jesus and his church to our young people. Our Faith Formation staff do all the work! We plan and write all the lessons, prepare all the games, crafts and other materials. We create teams of two to lead the sessions then train, mentor and guide you throughout the year. You are never alone. You
just have a great time rolling it out with your partner.
We already have 80 people returning, just need about 20 more!! Is this for you?
Contact: tere@padreserra.org
Also Visit: Learning
This small army of volunteers are the face of Jesus and his church to our young people. Our Faith Formation staff do all the work! We plan and write all the lessons, prepare all the games, crafts and other materials. We create teams of two to lead the sessions then train, mentor and guide you throughout the year. You are never alone. You
just have a great time rolling it out with your partner.
We already have 80 people returning, just need about 20 more!! Is this for you?
Contact: tere@padreserra.org
Also Visit: Learning
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 |  |
REGISTRATION is now open!
Registration packets are available in the parish office and by emailing tere@padreserra.org.
Questions contact: Tere Delgado (805) 482-6417 x347.
Live a Life of Faith, Understanding and Love.
Every year we have about 600 children and teens enrolled in Faith Formation. Kids come to church after school to make friends, have fun and learn about our Catholic faith. This is not just sacrament preparation; it is for every year from age 3 through high school. Church is fun and amazing the more we learn about Jesus!
Little Church
For children age 3 through kindergarten, during Sunday mass at 9:00am and 11:00am. Children enrolled in Little Church gather to make friends and learn about God and our Catholic faith in a preschool style environment through stories, prayer, songs, crafts and snacks.
This is a coop style ministry; parents help about four times a year. This ‘helping’ is a beautiful opportunity to meet other parents and your child’s friends.
This is a coop style ministry; parents help about four times a year. This ‘helping’ is a beautiful opportunity to meet other parents and your child’s friends.
Spark!
For children in grades 1 through 5 where ‘sparks’ of faith turn into hearts on fire for Jesus! Lessons are written and prepared by our wonderful Faith Formation Coordinators, sessions are taught by parent volunteers. We provide training and mentoring to ensure you are comfortable and everyone is enriched and having a good time.
Spark! - Grades 1 and 2Children in grades 1 and 2 meet in small groups of 10 children, 2 adults and a teenager about 3 times a month to learn about and grow in their relationship with Jesus and their understanding of our faith traditions, prayers and practices through games, crafts and hands on lessons. Family events are built in to the curriculum too! | Spark! - Grades 3, 4 and 5Third, fourth and fifth graders meet in small groups of 12 children, 2 adults and a teenager about three times a month to learn about our Catholic faith in a way that fosters fun, fellowship and discipleship with a focus on service to the poor and the meaning of the gospel message in their daily lives. Grade 5 studies the bible. Family events are built in to the curriculum too! |
Three:Sixteen
These kids, grades 6, 7 and 8, have a blast reading scripture, playing, praying and being crazy.
They have an equal focus on bible study and building community with one another. The name is from the gospel of John 3:16! Three:Sixteen is completely run by our team with a couple of parents by our side.
They have an equal focus on bible study and building community with one another. The name is from the gospel of John 3:16! Three:Sixteen is completely run by our team with a couple of parents by our side.
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High school teens meet weekly to make connections, share their insights and concerns, and grow in faith. They gather with young adult small group leaders and our Youth Minister. The name is from the first book of Timothy.
First Reconciliation and First Communion
After a minimum of two consecutive years of the whole family participating in Faith Formation, children in grades 1 through 8 who are ready to receive their First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Communion, attend two half day retreats with their parents to prepare for these holy sacraments
Youth Confirmation
This two year process for high school teens includes Sunday sessions, hands on ministry, large and small group faith sharing, community events, retreats and service experiences that all culminate in receiving the sacrament and living a Catholic life.
Visit Also: Learn
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
Also Visit:
Children
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
Also Visit:
Children
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