AMERICAN MARTYRS FAMILIES IN FAITH
  • SRE School of Religious Education
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      • Child Abuse Prevention
    • Handbook for Catechist
    • Volunteer to Teach
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  • First Penance First Holy Communion
    • Welcome to the Sacrament Year
    • What First Penance Means and Guidelines >
      • Bringing the Sacrament of Penance Home
      • Act of Contrition/Prayer of Absolution
    • Preparing to Receive the Eucharist
    • First Communion Workshop
    • First Communion Practices/Mass Assignments
    • Seating for First Communion
    • Altar Server Request Form
    • First Penance/First Communion Dress Code/Photo Policy
    • May Crowning Procession
  • New Parent Orientation
  • Faith Celebrations
  • Safeguarding Children (VIRTUS)
  • Lesson guide: what are we covering this week? Make up work/online course
  • Parent Portal for SRE
  • Parent Checklist for First Penance
  • Teaching Touching Safety
  • Teaching Touching Safety Permission slips
  • First Penance
    • First Penance
  • Religious Education Classtimes
  • Restricted Retreat Payment
  • About Religious Education
  • Children's Liturgy

American Martyrs Families in Faith
Families living holy lives in sacrament and prayer
​American Martyrs Catholic Church

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First Penance Activity Box Pickup
Sunday January 10 9-12noon
Tuesday January 12 3-8pm
Wednesday January 13 3-8pm

First Penance Activity Box Video #1
https://vimeo.com/498771156 or youtube
​https://youtu.be/i0g3MmQNUEQ

Happy New Year to our SRE Families!
Classes begin the week of January 10th​

​Welcome to the Sacrament Year 2021
Missed the Presentation? Here is the link from the meeting November 18th  
https://vimeo.com/485687689
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Missed the Information Nights?  Here is a recording from the zoom event.
Parent Presentation with SRE information video vimeo.com/user110962101/review/456318037/a39cd12a07
SRE Parent Information Night Powerpoint:sre_information_night.pptx
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SRE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED IN TWO MODULES THIS YEAR.
FAMILY MODEL WHERE THE PARENT LEADS THE LESSONS (WITH OUR SUPPORT OF COURSE)
CLASSROOM MODEL WILL MEET VIA ZOOM UNTIL CLASSES CAN RETURN TO CAMPUS, LED BY A TEACHER.
BOTH MODELS FOLLOW THE SAME SCHEDULE OF LESSONS USING THE CALENDAR. 
YOU MAY USE THIS FORM TO INDICATE YOUR CHOICE OF MODULE 
https://forms.gle/vacqHR9cVbEKtz7X9
​LESSONS BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20TH

SRE
About Religious Education
 Registration for SRE
New Parent Orientation
Calendar
Parent Handbook
Handbook for Catechist
Volunteer to Teach

Children's Liturgy of the Word


Families in Faith upcoming events

Wednesday January 6
Parent Night for First Penance

Missed the meeting?  Zoom video link:
https://vimeo.com/497861582​


January 10th SRE Class
January 12 SRE Class
January 13 SRE Class

January 17-20 No Class, Home lesson

January 24 SRE Class
January 26 SRE Class
January 27 SRE Class

January 31-February 2 No Class, Home Lesson

February 7 SRE Class
February 9 SRE Class (except 2nd Year)
February 10 SRE Class (Except 2nd Year)

February 10th & 11th
First Penance on the Plaza
​4pm & 7pm both evenings



SIGN UP FOR YOUR SRE CHOICE 

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Welcome to SRE!
SRE stands for School of Religious Education, where children grades 1-8 receive their faith formation in their parish setting, as a support to the formation happening in the home.  If you are the parent of a student attending American Martyrs School, your child receives their formation as part of their school day.  However, you are still a Family in Faith!  
Please explore the sacrament information, Jr High and resources on this website.

Faith Formation for Children
Faith Formation is available for all children from preschool through High School Confirmation.



Registration Now Open for SRE 2020-2021
  
All SRE students require registration, whether they are new or returning.
Please complete this registration  using the Registration Link  
found on our application page



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LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
Who:  
Children of  grades 1–6 are invited
What:  
Children come to 9:30am mass with parents and then are brought to the St Kateri Room for the first part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word. Children then return to their parents after the sign of peace.
When: 
The First Sunday of the month, September to June
Where:  
Currrently via Zoom.  Contact Patti Williams for link: pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org

ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Who:
Children in Grades 1-6 (includes First Communion Preparation - see below).
What:
Religious Education and Faith Formation for appropriate grade levels.
When:
SUNDAY SESSIONS
:  After the 9:30am Mass, approximately 10:45am start-11:45am dismissal
These are dependent on parent s committing to attending the 9:30am Mass with their child, class will be following the Mass.  

TUESDAY or WEDNESDAY SESSIONS: 3:45-4:45pm 
twice monthly 

Parents new to SRE are required to attend a Parent Orientation on one of the following dates:  September 2nd 7pm or September 9 10am

Where: Via Zoom Contact Patti Williams pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org to register

JUNIOR HIGH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Who:
Students in grades 7&8
What:
Religious Education and Faith Formation for junior high
When:
TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY SESSIONS:  7:15-8:30pm  twice monthly
 SUNDAY SESSIONS FOLLOW NORMAL SUNDAY SCHEDULE, 10:45AM-11:45AM begins September 20

FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION
Preparation for First Communion is a two-year process. Children may enter the program as early as first grade or any time after that. Preparation classes are offered as follows:
SUNDAY SESSIONS: 10:45-11:45am Depend on parent participation and we are crrently seeking adults who would prefer to lead a class on Sunday. Parent orientation required.
TUES/WEDNESDAY SESSIONS 3:45-4:45pm twice monthly
 
 SACRAMENTAL CLASSES ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
Who:
Sacramental classes for older children (grades 3-6) and teens (grades 7-12) who have not received the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) is a two year process.  An entrance interview with the Director of Faith Formation will be scheduled for students and parents after enrollment.
What:
For children in grades 3-8
:  Enroll in SRE at Grade Level for first year, then join Special Sacrament Class with other older children in grades 4-8 for the second year, during this year First Penance and First Holy Communion are received.
When:
Tuesday or Wednesday or Sunday for Year One, with grade level.  
​For second year, the class will meet at a time determined by the Director of Religious Education
Where: American Martyrs School Campus

Questions?
Call the Faith Enrichment Center 310-546-4734  or email pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org
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LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
Who:  
Children of  grades 1–6 are invited
What:  
Children come to 9:30am mass with parents and then are brought to the St Kateri Room for the first part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word. Children then return to their parents after the sign of peace.
When: 
The First Sunday of the month, September to June
Where:  
Children meet in the St Kateri Room, then brought to church to join their parents.




American Martyrs Catholic Church

School of Religious Education

1701 Laurel Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Office 310-546-4734
Fax 424-327-9705


Patti Williams, Director of Religious Education


Offices currently clossed 
(310) 546-4734
​pwiliams@americanmartyrs.org



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  • SRE School of Religious Education
    • Application for SRE
    • 2020-2021 Calendars
    • Parent Student Handbook >
      • Directory
      • Mission Statement & Philosophy
      • Roles of Parents/Students
      • Curriculum
      • Sacraments
      • Attendance
      • Class Cancellations
      • Arrival/Dismissal
      • Campus Rules
      • Parent Participation
      • Child Abuse Prevention
    • Handbook for Catechist
    • Volunteer to Teach
    • Parent Resources
  • First Penance First Holy Communion
    • Welcome to the Sacrament Year
    • What First Penance Means and Guidelines >
      • Bringing the Sacrament of Penance Home
      • Act of Contrition/Prayer of Absolution
    • Preparing to Receive the Eucharist
    • First Communion Workshop
    • First Communion Practices/Mass Assignments
    • Seating for First Communion
    • Altar Server Request Form
    • First Penance/First Communion Dress Code/Photo Policy
    • May Crowning Procession
  • New Parent Orientation
  • Faith Celebrations
  • Safeguarding Children (VIRTUS)
  • Lesson guide: what are we covering this week? Make up work/online course
  • Parent Portal for SRE
  • Parent Checklist for First Penance
  • Teaching Touching Safety
  • Teaching Touching Safety Permission slips
  • First Penance
    • First Penance
  • Religious Education Classtimes
  • Restricted Retreat Payment
  • About Religious Education
  • Children's Liturgy