American Martyrs Families in Faith
Families living holy lives in sacrament and prayer
American Martyrs Catholic Church
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IMPORTANT DATES SUNDAY NOV 2nd CHILDREN'S LITURGY 9:45AM MASS OUR LADY OF MIRACULOUS MEDAL ROOM NOVEMBER 2-4-5 SRE CLASSES ON CAMPUS NOVEMBER 9-11-12 SRE HOME LESSON NOVEMBER 12 PARENT NIGHT FOR FIRST PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION 7PM IN THE CHURCH NOVEMBER 16-18-19 SRE CLASSES ON CAMPUS NOVEMBER 23-25-26 NO CLASS, NO LESSON HAPPY THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 2-3 SRE HOME LESSON DECEMBER 7-9-10 SRE CLASSES ON CAMPUS DECEMBER 14-16-17 SRE CLASSES ON CAMPUS DECEMBER 21-23-24 NO CLASS, NO LESSON MERRY CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 28-20-31 NO CLASS, NO LESSON HAPPY NEW YEAR JANUARY 4-6-7 SRE HOME LESSON SRE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED IN TWO MODULES THIS YEAR. 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 14TH THE FAMILY MODEL IS HOME BASED. THE PARENT LEADS THE LESSONS (WITH OUR SUPPORT OF COURSE) American Martyrs Catholic Church School of Religious Education 1701 Laurel Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Office 310-546-4734 Fax 424-327-9705 Julie McGinity, Director of Religious Education Office Open 9-12 Mon-Fri and during SRE class times Sunday/Tuesday/Wednesday (310) 546-4734 [email protected] 
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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 2025-2026 All SRE students require registration, whether they are new or returning. Please complete this registration using the SRE Registration Link SRE New Parents Welcome Sessions For parents new to SRE (or if its been a while) Choose one of the following: Sunday August 24th 7:30pm-9pm or Tuesday August 26th 7:30-9pm or Wednesday September 3rd 9:30am-11am ALL MEETINGS HELD IN THE OUR LADY OF FATIMA ROOM FIRST COMMUNION 2026 PARENT MEETINGS Choose one of the following: Sunday August 24th 6:30-7pm Tuesday August 26th 6:30-7pm Wednesday September 3rd 8:30-9am All meetings held in the Our Lady of Fatima Room ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Who: Children in Grades 1-6 ( 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, so start times can be later. TUESDAY or WEDNESDAY SESSIONS: 4-5pm Where: American Martyrs School Campus JUNIOR HIGH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Students in grades 7&8 Religious Education and Faith Formation for Junior High 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 7-8) 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 their first year, then join Special Sacrament Class with other older children in grades 4-8 for the second year, during this second 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 Questions? Call the Faith Enrichment Center (310) 546-4734 or email [email protected] LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN Children of grades 1–6 are invited for a liturgy planned to bring the Word of God into their lives Children come to 9:45am mass with parents and then are brought to the Miraculous Medal Room for the first parts 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. We meet 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. |