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 Preparation) – 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.
Commitment:
• Attend Sunday Mass (8 am or 10 am) and classes. (Only 4 valid absences are allowed.)
• Parents – 15 hours ministry to the parish (parish support, parish events or parish projects)
• Parents – Function as assistant catechists or class helpers 3x in any RE class.
• Parents – VIRTUS Certified and Fingerprinted (Email Ronnica Hagy at rhagy@straymondmp.org for more information.)
• Attend meetings, Sacramental Parent Talks, First Reconciliation Retreat and First Communion Retreat.
• Lead your children to participate in the parish. You are encouraged to attend parish events.
• Attend First Reconciliation and First Communion.
• Family should be a registered and active member of the parish.
To Register:
• Register at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/st-raymond-1st-communion-registration/
• Pay registration fee
• Pay sacramental preparation fee (for Year 2 only)
• Submit baptismal certificate
• Submit Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]
• Submit sacramental form (for Year 2 only)
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/23 | 10 AM | Catechetical Sunday, Family Mass & Meet & Greet |
| 9/24/23 | 9 AM | First Communion Year 1 & 2 Parents Orientation |
| 10/8/23 | No Class | |
| 10/15/23 | 9 AM | (Year 2) - Parent Talk #1 |
| 11/5/23 | 9 AM | (Year 2) - Parent Talk #2 |
| 11/12/23 | No Class | |
| 11/26/23 | No Class | |
| 12/17/23 | 9 AM | (Year 2) - Parent Talk #3 |
| 12/24/23 | Christmas Break Starts | |
| 1/21/24 | Classes Resume | |
| 2/10/24 | 10 AM | (Year 2) - First Reconciliation |
| 2/18/24 | President's Day - No Classes | |
| 3/24/24 | Easter Break Begins | |
| 4/21/24 | Classes Resume | |
| 5/16/24 | 5 PM | (Year 2) - First Holy Communion Practice |
| 5/18/24 | 10 AM | (Year 2) - First Holy Communion Mass |
| 5/19/24 | Last Day of Class | |
| 5/19/24 | 10 AM | Flower Offering at Mass |
Parish Events: BBQ, Social Functions, Giving Tree, Advent Fair, Stations of the Cross, Soup Supper
* If for any reason a child was unable to receive the sacraments at the regular time, please contact Neri.Miranda@straymondmp.org.
Children who have received their First Communion, Classes every Sunday after 8 am Mass
To lead families in their faith journey the Religious Education Program of St. Raymond offers the following Religion 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:
• Religiously attend Sunday Mass (8 am or 10 am) and classes. (Only 4 valid absences are allowed.)
• Family should be a registered and active member of the parish.
To Register:
• Register Online at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/st-raymond-religious-education-registration/
• 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.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 9/17/23 | 10 AM: Catechetical Sunday, Family Mass & Meet & Greet |
| 10/8/23 | No Class |
| 11/12/23 | No Class |
| 11/26/23 | No Class |
| 12/24/23 | Christmas Break until 1/21/24 |
| 1/21/24 | Classes Resume |
| 2/18/24 | No Class |
| 3/24/24 | Easter Break until 4/20/24 |
| 4/20/24 | Classes Resume |
| 5/16/24 | Last Day of Classes; 10 AM: Mass, Flower Offering |
2 Year Program, Confirmation Classes every Sunday after 8 am Mass
† Year 1 (Pre-Confirmation) – Class of St. Thomas Aquinas
† Year 2 (Confirmation) – Class of St. Dominic
Prerequisite:
Student Commitment:
• Religiously attend Sunday Mass (8 am or 10 am) and Confirmation classes every Sunday after 8 am Mass. (Only 4 valid absences are allowed.)
• Attend the Youth Group event once a month after 8 am Mass
• Attend Confirmation Retreat (Yr 2)
• Attend Advent Reconciliation
• Attend Lenten Reconciliation
• Nicene Creed Project
• Dominican Saint Project (Yr 2)
• Attend Confirmation events
• Complete 20 hours Service Project (10 hours at the parish and 10 hours outreach)
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.
Parent Commitment:
• Family should be a registered and active member of the parish
• VIRTUS Certified and Fingerprinted (email Ronnica Hagy at rhagy@straymondmp.org for more information.)
• 5 hours ministry to the parish (parish support, parish events or parish projects)
• Function as assistant catechists or class helpers 3x for any RE class.
• Family Meeting with the pastor.
• Attend all meetings, Sacramental Parent Talks, Family Formation Talks, and Confirmation events.
• Encourage your children to participate in parish events.
To Register:
• Register at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/st-raymond-confirmation-registration/
• Pay registration fee
• Pay sacramental fee (for Year 2 only)
• Submit baptismal certificate
• Submit First Communion certificate
• Submit Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]
• Submit sacramental preparation form (Year 2 only)
| Date | Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17/23 | 10 AM | Start of Confirmation Classes - Catechetical Sunday, Family Mass & Meet & Greet | |
| 9/24/23 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: Lemon Sunday | |
| 9/24/23 | 10 AM | (Year 1) Rite of Welcome | |
| 10/1/23 | 9 AM | Parent Talk #1 | |
| 10/29/23 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: Super Hero Sunday | |
| 10/29/23 | 10 AM | (Year 2) Rite of Recognition | |
| 11/5/23 | 9 AM | Parent Talk #2 | |
| 11/19/23 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: Thanksgiving Party | |
| 12/3/23 | 9 AM | Advent Talk (Parents & Students) | |
| 12/9/23 | 9 AM | Parent Talk #3 | |
| 12/17/23 | 9 AM | Youth Night: Advent Party (Service Project) | |
| 1/21/24 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: New Years Party | |
| 2/11/24 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: Mardi Gras Party | |
| 3/1/24 | Stations of the Cross | ||
| 3/3/24 | 10 AM | (Year 2) Blessing of Candidates & Sponsors | |
| 3/9/24 | Confirmation Retreat | ||
| 3/16/24 | Youth Paint Night | ||
| 5/19/24 | 9 AM | Youth Jam: Chips & Dip | |
| 5/19/24 | 10 AM | Mass, Flower Offering, Rite of Promise with Sponsor | |
| TBA | Confirmation Mass |
Dates & Times subject to change.
Parish events – BBQs, Giving Tree, Advent Fair, Stations of the Cross, Soup Suppers
Family days: TBD
| 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 |
