Guardian Angels Religious Education warmly welcomes all families to join us in becoming better disciples of Jesus and in making the world a better place.

We offer Religious Education sessions and Bible Study suitable for all age groups and hope you will find a group to meet your needs. Perhaps you would like to study as a Family (see Family Gatherings), we have several Web Links on our parish website for adults who like to study at their leisure. We have sessions/meetings at our parish for Young Adults and Youth as well as Opportunities for Adults, and for children ages 4 to 16.

Religious Education: Guardian Angels welcomes all children ages 4 and up and all teenagers. We welcome those who are baptized and those who wish to prepare for baptism. We ask all who participate in our Religious Education (R.E.) sessions/classes/programs to be diligent and fervent in attending Mass every Sunday or Saturday p.m.


“Those privileged to touch the lives of children and youth should constantly be aware that their impact on a single child may affect a multitude of others a thousand years from now.”
                                                                                           author unknown

WE OFFER:

Nursery (ages 6 months to 4 yrs.) during the 10 a.m. Mass on Sundays in Room 8, Parish Center. There is no charge for this service, but please contact us if you can help one Sunday per month.

Preschool and Kindergarten RE. for ages 4 and 5 is during the 10a.m. Mass on Sundays. Registration required. Late September to early May.

Grades 1 through 5 R.E. is on Mondays or Wednesdays (your choice) 3:45 to 5 p.m. Registration required. We have a few whole group workshops/prayer sessions during year. Mid-September to early May.

Grades 6, 7, and 8 R.E. is on Wednesdays 7 to 8:15 p.m. Registration required. We offer classroom instruction, whole group activity a few times per year, and parent sessions.

High School Confirmation is a two year process and is offered on Mondays 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration required. Confirmation Year Two candidates have a Retreat weekend as immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our format has whole group prayer and song, sharing on gospel, topic presentation and small group discussion.

Christian Initiation of Children and Teenagers for children over the age of 7 who wish to prepare for Baptism or for older children/teenagers who are baptized and wish to prepare for the reception of First Eucharist (Holy Communion) is offered on Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:40 p.m. Registration is required. Parents are requested to attend two sessions per month. Family Gathering is usually the last Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

All R. E. groups have a classroom format with several whole group gatherings throughout the year.

Home Study/Family Gatherings: We acknowledge that many families have a time crunch and so we offer home study for children/parents who are not in immediate preparation for either Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, First Reconciliation.  We will set the schedule once we know how large the group will be - usually a Sunday p.m.

Registration is ongoing for R.E. We charge a basic fee to cover cost of books/bibles/supplies/snacks etc. However, no child or family is refused R.E. participation because of an inability to pay. Please call the R.E. office with any query, comments, or concerns you may have.

Parent/Guardians Sessions:  Parents/Children in Grade 2 preparation for First Reconciliation and Eucharist have several meetings/workshops during the year.

Parents of Confirmation candidates have a few sessions per year and are invited to join us for at least three (3) Monday night sessions with their teenager.

Parents of children and teenagers in CIC are requested to attend sessions with their children on two Tuesdays per month.

Vacation Bible School is a one week program offered during the summer for K through 5, from 9am to 12:30pm, Mon. - Fri. It is also a wonderful opportunity for teens & adults to volunteer their time. Story telling, Saints stories, games, crafts, food, music and song are offered each day. Teens & Adults have preparation sessions for two months before the event. Please call R.E. office during the month of April if you'd like to sponsor or be involved with VBS at Guardian Angels.



Websites suitable for catechists and parents:

Guardian Angels assists and supports parents and families in the religious education of their children. We have 45+ diocesan certified catechists and 500 + young people in our Religious Education program. Family involvement is encouraged and welcomed throughout the year.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES OPPORTUNITIES AT GUARDIAN ANGELS PARISH FOR ADULTS

1. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for adults who are interested in knowing more about their Catholic faith or in becoming Catholic is on Thursdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. To register with the group please contact Sr. Mary Potter before attending any session.

2. Bible Study: We are doing "Six Weeks with the Bible" of "On the Road with Jesus" based on Matthew's gospel chapters 10 thru 20; scheduled to begin the week of September 22. We are accepting sign-ups at the moment.

3. Lay Pastors meet at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month. The group would appreciate new members. For more information please contact Richard Lovato 819-954-9501.

4. Lay Pastors have an annual Regional Retreat Day.

5. Parish Council  hosts a welcome dinner for New Parishioners on the Saturday nearest the Feast of Guardian Angels (Oct. 2) each year.

6. Welcome Back to "Been Away" Catholics. We have Welcome Back Night Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7pm in the Parish Center and we'll make plans for follow-up sessions. Be sure to check the websites: www.OnceCatholic.org and www.catholicscomehome.org .

7. Bereavement 6 week session for adults who have lost a parent / spouse / friend /coworker or relative are offered on Saturdays beginning October 18. We meet 10a.m. to 11:30a.m. in the Conference Room, parish center.  If you have already been to one of our 6 week sessions, please feel free to join us again.  For those who love to dine out, some of us gather for dinner at a local restaurant about once a month.  This gathering is optional.

8. Advent/Christmas Carols at Guardian Angels on the first Sunday of December at 7pm is sponsored by all the Christian Churches of Santee. This is a great way to have a fun evening with our Christian brothers and sisters.

9. Women’s Retreat for the women of our parish is usually scheduled for superbowl weekend at Prince of Peace Abbey, Oceanside.

10. Disciples in Mission an evangelization process for the parish (a study of the Lenten Sunday Scripture) ... sign ups begin in January and groups begin meetings the week prior to First Sunday of Lent.

11. Parish Retreat for Adults (must be 18) is offered once a year.  It is a user friendly Retreat and a great spiritual boost. For adults who have never been on a Retreat it is a great way to start. It begins with with dinner at 6pm on Friday and Saturday 9am to 4:30pm with light breakfast and lunch included.  Cost is $20 per person per weekend. Next Retreat is planned for May 29 & 30, 2009. Registration Fliers should be available after Easter or you may register by email or phone.

12. Parish Mission - There is a Parish Mission scheduled for March 2009.

13. Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is Feb. 27 & 28 and March 1, 2009. To register go to their website RECongress.org

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