If your child is entering 2nd grade this Fall, but did not attend Catechetical Ministry in 1st grade he/she will be placed in our 1st grade program (per SJC sacramental policy).
If your child attended 1st grade at another parish, families are asked to provide a letter from the director/coordinator of that parish before the child can be placed in grade 2.
Sacramental preparation requirements for children in 2nd grade "Restored Order":
- 1 year of Catechetical Ministry prior to entering our 2nd Grade Sacramental Preparation Class
- Supply a copy of the children’s baptismal certificate
- Attend allparent ZOOM or IN-PERSON meetings, family sessions, and family retreats
- Commit to spending focused time preparing their children for the sacrament(s)
- Celebrate weekly Mass with their children.
Children in Grades 3-8 who have already celebrated their First Eucharist, may also be brought forward for the Sacrament of Confirmation. For children in 3rd grade and older who have not celebrated First Eucharist will take part in the Sacramental Preparation through the RCIA adapted for children/youth with Fr. Gabriel Lee
Contact Info:
Primo Martinez
Catechetical Ministry Office Phone: 408-252-7653 x 141 Email: [email protected]