St. John Fisher’s Programs support parents in their role as primary educators in their child’s faith formation. This process is based on a holistic approach that includes prayer, encounter, fun, reflection, accompaniment, compassion, kindness, creativity, instruction, events, and outreach to allow the Lord to deepen our faith within the Catholic Tradition. The below Religious Education Programs and accompanying events throughout the catechetical year facilitate spaces for families to be supported in their participation in a fruitful, Christian way of life.
First Communion Program
First Communion preparation starts as early as first grade and is a two-year process. Please register your child for this program if your child is under the age of 7, baptized in the Catholic Church, and you would like them to receive First Communion. A copy of the child’s Baptism Certificate is required at the time of registration. Sessions for First Communion begin in mid-September and are held every Sunday from 10:30am-11:45am for Grades 1-8 or Tuesday from 4:00pm-5:15pm for Grades 1-5. Weekly attendance to 9am Sunday Mass is required.
For SJF and non-SJF Students, please register HERE
Circumstances conflicting with any requirements may be discussed with the Office of Religious Education to explore possible options.
OCIA Adapted For Children Program
OCIA Adapted For Children is a two-year process. Please register your child for this program if they are over 7 years of age and unbaptized. A copy of the child’s Birth Certificate is required at the time of registration. Sessions for OCIA Adapted For Children begin at the end of September and are held every Sunday from 9:00am-10:15am for Year 1 and every Sunday from 9:00am-11:00am for Year 2.
For SJF and non-SJF Students, please register HERE
Circumstances conflicting with any requirements may be discussed with the Office of Religious Education to explore possible options.
Ongoing Religious Education Program
Sessions for Ongoing Religious Education are held every Sunday from 9:00am-10:15am for Grades PK/K and 10:30am-11:45am for Grades 1-8, and every Tuesday from 4:00pm-5:15pm for Grades 3-5.
Families with children Grades PK-8, please register HERE
Contact
Office of Religious Education
310-377-4573 x136
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