"The faith of these adults too should continually be enlightened, stimulated and renewed, so that it may pervade the temporal realities in their charge. Thus, for catechesis to be effective, it must be permanent, and it would be quite useless if it stopped short at the threshold of maturity, since catechesis, admittedly under another form, proves no less necessary for adults."
Apostolic Exhortation Catechesis Tradendae
of Pope John Paul II on Cathechesis in our time.
Adult Formation
Adult Religious Education nurtures the lifelong development of the whole person—body, mind, heart, and spirit—through broad and flexible opportunities for study, exploration, reflection, and spiritual practice. Adult Religious Education also nurtures the development of a whole community through courses on our relationships, our congregation, our faith movement, and our wider world.
Our office is currently closed to the public
For information or questions regarding any of our programs, please call the religious education office at 559-733-3929
You are always welcome to e-mail us!
For English email- anavarro@gscparish.org
Para español, correo electrónico- anoricumbo@gscparish.org
Sacraments: Welcome Home
“But we had to celebrate and rejoice, for this brother of yours was dead and has begun to live, and was lost and has been found." Luke 15:32
RCIA/RICA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
FOR THE UNBAPTIZED AND THOSE BAPTIZED IN ANOTHER CHRISTIAN FAITH
18+ years of age, RCIA is the path to becoming Catholic. The class meets on Sundays at SERRA CENTER at 9 a.m. There is a $50 registration fee.
Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 catechetical year.
For online registration, please click here!
All Faith Formation Programs will be Online Only
For more information contact:
Gary Hunt
559-734-9522
RICA
Rito de Iniciacion Cristiana para Adultos.
Para quienes no han sido bautizados o fueron bautizados en otra fe Cristiana y tienen 18 años o más, RICA es el camino para convertirse en Católico. Clases cada Jueves 7-9 p.m. en el Serra Center.
Para mas Informacíon contactar:
Claudia Ocana
559-697-9161
Puedes dejar un mensaje por correo electronico a:
Adult Confirmation
Catholic but not Confirmed?
Welcome to our two-year confirmation program! We look forward to accompanying all of our students on their journey toward the Holy Sacrament of Confirmation as they prepare to incorporate their life more firmly into Christ. Participants must be 18+ years old and baptized Catholic.
Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 catechetical year.
For online registration, please click here!
For more information contact:
Dan or Arlene Vianello
559-799-7526
Confirmacion Para Adultos
ADULTOS QUE NO HAN RECIBIDIR LA PRIMERA COMUNION O LA CONFIRMACION. Clases cada Jueves 7-9 p.m. en el Serra Center.
Para mas Informacíon contactar:
Claudia Ocana
559-697-9161
Puedes dejar un mensaje por correo electronico a:
Inquiry – The Way
INQUIRY classes are generally held in April. INQUIRY is open to anyone willing to learn the fundamental basis of the Catholic faith. THE WAY generally follows in September of the same year. The purpose of THE WAY is to lead baptized Christians of other denominations into the Catholic Church, after completing the INQUIRY class.
For More Information, Please Contact:
Gary Hunt
559-734-9522.
Bible Studies
“Before Beginning to Read: Raise your mind to the Lord and implore Him to guide your mind Himself, to speak to your heart, and to move your will.” – St. Padre Pio
The Gospels Bible Study
This bible study is on hold until further notice.
For More Information, please contact:
Jerry De Melo
559-960-3245
St. Mary’s Bible Study
This bible study is on hold until further notice.
For more information contact the religious education office 734-9522
Estudio de Biblia
Estudio de Biblia está en espera hasta nuevo aviso
Para mas informacion contactar:
Rafael Martinez
559-308-6038.
The Fold
A Community for Young Adults - Building a community for young adults through age 35; offering enriching small-group studies and fun, social gatherings in friendly settings; flexible to the schedules for young adults juggling their new careers, further studies, dating and new families....and a welcoming place for those returning to 'the fold'.
For more information please contact
Ricardo Garcia
(559) 361-7822