Registration for Children Religious Ed is Open!

We are excited to begin a new year sharing our faith and learning about the love of God. Students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade meet weekly Sunday mornings in the upstairs of Sacred Heart Academy (4895 Saratoga Ave, San Diego, CA 92107) at 8:30am in the morning. We gather together in a large group in the upstairs room from 8:30am-8:45am to have snack and large group time. Then, we break into age level groups until 9:40am. Level 1 is Kindergarten-First grade, Level 2 is First Communion Class (THIS IS NOW A TWO YEAR PROGRAM), Level 3 is Third grade- Fifth grade. We will also offering a homeschooling option for parents to be the Catechist. Parents will be the teachers and do monthly check ins with Stephen Williams on zoom.

Kids and teachers will be wearing a Mask in these in person classes as advised by the San Diego Diocese. We will also not be providing snack unless on Holidays to reduce the need to take off the mask. Our goal is to provide a safe space in person, so that your kids can learn about the love of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Schedule
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Children gather in the Upstairs Great Room for Prayer, Snacks, Opening Lesson & Song.
8:45 AM – 9:40
Children will breakout into age appropriate faith lessons

Registration opens July 28th, 2021. Registration closes September 26, 2021. Classes started October 3rd,2021.

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion
To receive the sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Communion your child must be in second grade or 7 years old. Our program is two years, and they must attend the majority of the sessions and be going to Sunday mass in person or online. The first year is a either level 1 or level 3 depending on their age and the second year is the sacramental prep class. If your child was enrolled in Level 1 last year they will attend level 2 this year on Sunday and take additional classes once a month to prepare them for First Communion this year!

The cost of Religious Ed is $75 (one child) and $55 (for each additional child). You can pay online on the parish’s website through ONLINE GIVING just select Religious Ed Registration or can pay in person at the parish office during business hours.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word
This Ministry will resume in the October 3, 2021.

BUT WE NEED TEACHERS FOR THIS MINISTRY TO START!! PLEASE PRAYETFULLY CONSIDER JOINING THIS BEAUTIFUL MINISTRY!!! OUR FIRST MEETING IS SEPTEMBER 12th AFTER THE 10AM MASS!

Sundays: 10:00 AM Mass
Throughout the year, Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered on Sunday mornings during the 10:00 am Mass. Children who are at least 4 years old through 5th grade may participate. (Younger children are welcome to come with a parent). After the opening prayers, adult leaders lead the children to the Children’s Liturgy room where they hear the Liturgy of the Word proclaimed in a way geared towards their comprehension. Children return to Mass before Communion.
Registration is not required to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word.

Stephen Williams
Religious Education Coordinator
Sacred Heart Ocean Beach Parish
4776 Saratoga Ave
San Diego, CA 92107