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.

Fall sessions begin Tuesday, September 4!

Also Visit: Adults

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.

Check for sessions at other locations: 2018 University Series Calendar

Also visit: Lent, Faith Formation for Adults

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. 

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.

Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Janice Daurio will facilitate a 4-week series giving college students and college aged young adults the opportunity to share opinions and hear from others on life’s most important questions.
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We’ll discuss what’s real, what’s true, what’s right and what God is.

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:

• Regular Talks
  
• A special Christ Triumphant track
  
• Teen Conference
  
• Children's Program and other special programs
  

Many run concurrently and offer a wide variety for different ages and interests. For Regular and special track ticket holders, a registrant will attend a talk during each of 10 sessions spread out over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Visit:

• ​SCRC A Flame with the Spirit
• Online Registration is Available!

This is for everyone who completed Virtus certification training also called Protecting God’s Children.
Virtus certification is good for four years then re-certification is required to stay current.

​Please RSVP or call the parish office:
​(805) 482 · 6417

Find more info at www.la-archdiocese.org

​We are dedicated and committed to protecting all God's children. We follow the policies and procedures set forth by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and our parish Safeguard the Children Committee. At Padre Serra, all adults who work with or around children must attend Virtus awareness training. Additionally, adults who supervise children must be live-scan fingerprinted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Virtus - Protecting God's Children Awareness Training - This three-hour workshop helps clergy, staff, volunteers and parents to understand the facts and myths about child sexual abuse; how perpetrators operate; and how caring adults can take five important steps to keep children safe. For more information or to find a session, please Click here.

Fingerprinting - Live Scan fingerprinting by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is required for all adult staff and volunteers who supervise children.

Guidelines for working with Children - Each year adult staff and volunteers receive and review the Archdiocesan Guidelines for working with children.  Youth working with other youth also receive guidelines. Click here to read these guidelines.

Touching Safety Program - Required by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for children enrolled in school or parish programs, is a vehicle through which parents, teachers, leaders and youth ministers give children and young people the tools they need to protect themselves from those who might harm them. Our Faith Formation team presents this material to help children identify unsafe situations, say stop and tell a trusted adult. 

Safeguard the Children Committee -  For more information about the commitee and its work parish@padreserra.org

Working Together 2017 Brochure - click here  to read

Reporting Abuse or Misconduct - click here  to read 

Archdiocesan Electronic Communications Policy and Resources - click here  to read 

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops "Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People" - click here  to read​