AMERICAN MARTYRS FAMILIES IN FAITH
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American Martyrs Families in Faith
Families living holy lives in sacrament and prayer
​American Martyrs Catholic Church

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SRE Calendar
​Application for SRE 2024-25 ​
IMPORTANT DATES

MARCH 30-APR 1-2
SRE CLASSES ON CAMPUS

APRIL 6
CHILDREN'S LITURGY
9:45AM MASS
OUR LADY OF FATIMA ROOM

APRIL 6-8-9
SRE HOME LESSON

APRIL 13-15-16
NO CLASS NO LESSON
HOLY WEEK

APRIL 20-22-23
NO CLASS NO LESSON HAPPY EASTER

APRIL 27-29-30
SRE CLASS ON CAMPUS

MAY 4TH 
CHILDREN'S LITURGY
9:45AM MASS
OUR LADY OF MIRACULOUS MEDAL ROOM

MAY 4-6-7
SRE CLASS ON CAMPUS
EXCEPT FIRST COMMUNION CHILDREN

MAY 5-6-7
FIRST COMMUNION PRACTICES

MAY 10TH 
​FIRST HOLY COMMUNION


SRE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED IN TWO MODULES THIS YEAR.

THE FAMILY MODEL IS HOME BASED. 
THE PARENT LEADS THE LESSONS (WITH OUR SUPPORT OF COURSE)

THE CLASSROOM MODEL WILL MEET UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A VOLUNTEER TEACHER, TWICE A MONTH WITH HOME LESSONS OCCASIONALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.  CLASSES ARE HELD ON THE AMERICAN MARTYRS SCHOOL CAMPUS

BOTH MODELS FOLLOW THE SAME SCHEDULE OF LESSONS USING THE SAME CALENDAR. 


​LESSONS BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15TH




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  
Office Open 9-12 Mon-Fri 
​and during SRE class times Sunday/Tuesday/Wednesday

(310) 546-4734
​[email protected]



FIRST COMMUNION PHOTOS
First Communion Photos Available on 
​​​WANT Photography
 website
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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 is available for all children from preschool through High School Confirmation.



Registration for SRE 2024-2025
  
All SRE students require registration, whether they are new or returning.
Please complete this registration  using the  SRE Registration Link 


        SRE New Parents Welcome Session
  Our New Parent Welcome Sessions are completed.  If you are new to our program, please watch the Parent Welcome Recording from a zoom session to allow you a chance to get aquainted with the program.  Parent Welcome Video 



ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Who:
Children in Grades 1-6 (includes First Communion Preparation - see below).
What:
Religious Education Faith Formation for appropriate grade levels.
When:
SUNDAY SESSIONS
:  After the 9:45am Mass, 11:15-12:15pm
These are dependent on parents committing to attending the 9:45am Mass with their child, class will be following the Mass.  
TUESDAY or WEDNESDAY SESSIONS: 4-5pm  
Where:  
American Martyrs School Campus 
JUNIOR HIGH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Who:
Students in grades 7&8
What:
Religious Education and Faith Formation for Junior High
When:
 WEDNESDAY SESSIONS:  7:15-8:30pm  
 SUNDAY SESSIONS  11:15am-12:15pm 

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: 11:15-12:15pm after the 9:45am Mass  
TUES/WEDNESDAY SESSIONS 4-5pm 
 SACRAMENTAL CLASSES ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
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.
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.
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 Classes are held on the American Martyrs School Campus (within LA County Health Guidelines)

Questions?
Call the Faith Enrichment Center (310) 546-4734  or email [email protected]
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LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
Who:  
Children of  grades 1–6 are invited
What:  
Children come to 9:45am mass with parents and then are brought to the Miraculous Medal Room for the first part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word.
We process over to the church for the Presentation of the Gifts.
 Children return to their parents after their offering in the front of the church.

When: 
The First Sunday of the month, September to June
Where:  
Children meet in the Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Room, then brought to church to join their parents.
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  • SRE School of Religious Education
    • Application for SRE
    • 2024-2025 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
  • New Page
  • About Religious Education
  • VIRTUS Session Information
  • Children's Liturgy