Every Sunday during the 10:00 am Mass
Before the scripture readings begins the children and volunteers will be called to come forward to be blessed by the celebrant.
The children will process to the assigned space and hear the same scripture readings proclaimed at the Mass. It will be explained at the level they will understand and enjoy it.
The children will return to their family at the Mass as the offertory and Liturgy of the Eucharist begins.
2 Year Program; Classes are every Sunday after the 8 am Mass.
† Year 1 (Pre-Communion) – Class of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
† Year 2 (First Communion) – Class of St. Margaret Mary
As your children’s primary catechists, you are responsible for partnering with the RE team and the parish to guide your children’s sacramental preparation. Families should be registered and active members of the parish.
Commitment:
• Attend Sunday Mass, classes, and special events
• Parents – 15 hours ministry to the parish (parish events, administrative support, parish projects, etc.)
• Parents – Attend informational and sacramental talks
To Register:
• Register at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/k36q1ap1q3tncn/
• Pay registration fee
• Pay sacramental preparation fee (for Year 2 only)
• Submit baptismal certificate
• Submit Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]
For children who have received their First Communion. Classes are every Sunday after the 8 am Mass.
To lead families in their continuing faith journey, the Religious Education Program of St. Raymond offers the following classes:
† 3rd Year of RE – Class of St. Catherine of Siena
† 4th Year of RE – Class of St. Martin de Porres
† 5th Year of RE – Class of St. Albert the Great
† 6th Year of RE – Class of St. John Paul II
Commitment:
• Attend Sunday Mass, classes, and special events
• Families should be registered and active members of the parish
To Register:
• Register Online at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/x1ndbhj1u9kd1n/
• Pay registration fee
• Submit baptismal certificate
• Submit Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]
Two years of Religion classes after First Communion are a requirement before a student can enroll in the parish two year Confirmation program.
2 Year Program; Classes are every Sunday after the 8 am Mass.
† Year 1 (Pre-Confirmation) – Class of St. Thomas Aquinas
† Year 2 (Confirmation) – Class of St. Dominic
Prerequisite:
Student Commitment:
• Attend Sunday Mass, classes, and special events
• Attend Salt & Light events
• Attend Confirmation Retreat (Year 2 only)
• Complete 20 hours Service Project (10 hours at the parish and 10 hours outreach)
Parent Commitment:
As your children’s primary catechists, you are responsible for partnering with the RE team and the parish to guide your children’s sacramental preparation. Families should be registered and active members of the parish.
• 5 hours ministry to the parish (parish events, administrative support, parish projects, etc.)
• Family meeting with the pastor
• Attend informational and sacramental talks
To Register:
• Register at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/zcthyco1fee187/
• Pay registration fee
• Pay sacramental fee (for Year 2 only)
• Submit baptismal certificate
• Submit Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2023 | 11 AM - 2 PM | High School Event: CONTEMPLATE | |
| 10/29/2023 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: Super Hero Sunday | |
| 11/4/2023 | 6 PM - 8 PM | High School Night | Jeffrey's, Menlo Park |
| 11/19/23 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: Thanksgiving Party | |
| 12/2/23 | High School Night | ||
| 12/17/23 | 9 AM | Youth Night: Advent Party (Service Project) | |
| 1/21/24 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: New Years Party | |
| 2/3/24 | High School Night | Round Table Pizza, Menlo Park | |
| 2/11/24 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: Mardi Gras Party | |
| 3/1/24 | Youth Stations of the Cross | ||
| 3/16/24 | Youth Paint Night | ||
| 5/4/24 | High School Night | Lulu's or Celia's, Menlo Park | |
| 5/19/24 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: Chips & Dips Party | |
| 5/19/24 | 10 AM | Flower offering at 10 AM Mass | |
| 6/22/24 or 6/30/24 | Youth Summer Dinner & Movie Night |
