American Martyrs Families in Faith
Families living holy lives in sacrament and prayer
American Martyrs Catholic Church
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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 2022-2023 All SRE students require registration, whether they are new or returning. Please complete this registration using the SRE Registration Link New Parents to SRE or if it has been a while, plan to attend one of our SRE Welcome Sessions all held in the St Kateri Room: SUNDAY AUG 28TH 7:30pm-9pm WED AUG 31st 7:30pm-9pm THURS SEPT 8th 9:30-11am 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 ( within LA County Public Health Guidelines). 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 pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org 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. |
IMPORTANT DATES SUNDAY AUG 28TH 7:30-9pm WED AUG 31st 7:30pm-9pm THURS SEPT 8th 9:30-11am SRE Parent Welcome Sessions in the St Kateri Room (Choose one) AUGUST 28TH BLESSING OF BACKPACKS 8am, 9:45am, or 5pm Mass SUNDAY AUG 28TH 6TH GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION 5PM MASS SUNDAY SEPT 4TH CHILDREN'S LITURGY 9:45AM MASS MIRACULOUS MEDAL ROOM SUNDAY SEPT 18 TUESDAY SEPT 20 WEDNESDAY SEPT 21 SRE CLASSES GRADE 1-6 SUNDAY SEPT 18 WEDNESDAY SEPT 21 7&8TH GRADE SRE SEPT 25-26-27 SRE CLASSES 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/Wednesdy (310) 546-4734 pwilliams@americanmartyrs.org |
SRE CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED IN TWO MODULES THIS YEAR.
FAMILY MODEL WHERE SRE FAITH FORMATION IS OFFERED IN TWO MODULES.
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.
BOTH MODELS FOLLOW THE SAME SCHEDULE OF LESSONS USING THE SAME CALENDAR.
LESSONS BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18TH