St. John XXIII - Enrollment_Pkg_4

Enrollment forms for all programs are available at the Parish Office.

Enrollment Package for the Children's Programs

Depending on the program your child will be entering, one or both of the documents listed below are required at the time of registration:

Birth Certificate
Baptismal Certificate

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Enrollment Package

Parent Information (2026-2027)
Information for parents about the program.

St. John XXIII

Catholic Community

Religious Education Program

PARENT

INFORMATION

& Terms and Conditions

Important!!! Dates to Remember

Monday August 10th @ 6pm – 8pm : OCIC (RCIC) Yr 1 & 2 Parent Orientation Mtg

Tuesday August 11th @ 6pm – 8pm : Year #1 Holy Communion Parent Orientation Mtg

Thursday August 13th @ 6pm – 8pm : Year #2 Holy Communion Parent Orientation Mtg

Letter to all Parents and Guardians

Religious Education

From the Office of

Catechetical Ministry

Dear Parents and Guardians of Saint John XXIII Religious Education Family:

Welcome to the new Catechetical year. Thank you for acknowledging your matrimonial promise along with your baptismal promise and the call by God’s Holy Spirit to raise your child in the formation of Catholic faith. It is a blessing for us as an entire community to endeavor to assist you and be a resource for your family.

In this journey of faith through the formation process of sacrament preparedness, it is the objective of the Religious Education ministry to work together with the families in the formation of their students.

As parents or guardians, you are the first catechist as well as the primary educators of your children. Therefore, it is essential to remember that the best catechesis is done in the home. This must include the parents openly demonstrating to their children the practice of their faith in the home, in the church and also in the world.

Thank you for the dedication, time, and attention you will be giving to your children. They will be forming their conscience to be children of God, disciples of Jesus Christ. The scriptures tell us that God rewards those who take seriously the actions done to educate, promote and encourage our children and youth to be good Christians and excellent citizens.

Sincerely in Christ Jesus Our Lord

The Religious Education Staff

St. John XXIII

Parish mission Statement:

We, the people of Saint John XXIII, are a multi-ethnic Roman Catholic seek to nourish the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all the families and people, so that they can rejoice in the love of God in this life and in the life to come. We endeavor to do this by fostering an authentic Christian stewardship, the Christian education of our youth and adults through Resurrection Academy and other programs, outreach to the poor and needy, and the celebration of the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist.

Religious Education mission Statement:

St. John XXIII Catholic Parish Religious Education ministry seeks to nourish the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all families and persons, who seek assistance with preparation for the sacraments, those seeking general faith formation and those seeking further instruction in the faith. It is through the words commanded by Christ himself, apostolic statements and the mission of the Holy church to offer assistance and to be a resource for families so that parents may exercise their duty as primary educators of their children. It is with joy we endeavor to foster inspiration for their spiritual growth through formation, with an emphasis on having an encounter with Christ and to live an authentic Christian lifestyle.

You and your child are embarking on the continuation of their faith journey in this life. There are many things which may be done to help growth in the faith. Learning is one part. But the Catholic faith is more than book learning and memorization. Although these are important because this is where a person begins to form an understanding about the faith. The most important aspect is to empress upon your child that God calls everyone and there must be a response to come and know Him and not simply about Him. So, Faith Formation is important because it stress an encounter with Christ. It probably will appear as normal as day-to-day instruction, but this is where a person begins to encounter Christ. It seemed the same way when Jesus Apostles first started out and Jesus was teaching them.

FAITH FORMATION:

The purpose of this Faith Formation is to allow a person to be ready for a very sacred moment with God in the sacraments. The Sacraments are not a rite of passage in life nor as in the case of Holy Communion a one-time event to be experienced and then forgotten. Faith formation includes readiness, involving the learning of the faith of which must be practiced. It involves an extended period. Attending one (1) class a week and going to Holy Mass is not enough for good faith formation. The greater amount of time spent in formation is done with the family and in the home.

The purpose of the Ministry of Catechesis is to assist the parents of children and youth with the process of faith formation. Particularly in the area of sacrament preparation. The catechist as a volunteer servant, endeavors to provide some details in the areas of the faith which will to allow that person to become disciples of Christ. The catechist provides direction and resources, but it is the parents who must afford the time to assist the child or youth in the practice of faith their daily life and reinforce what is being taught.

The proper living of any Christian Parent is to be involved in their children’s life during their growing years. This is especially true for involvement concerning the One true Faith given to us by Our Lord Jesus Christ and their overall education.

The parents are the primary educators of their children.[1] The church has declared this as a right for the parents and a continuation of their sacred matrimonial vows. Scripture is also very clear on this as well. The principal factor is utilization of time. Sacramental preparation done during the week allows for only 1 hour of instruction. Whereas in a typical household, aside from sleeping and school, that leaves about approximately 62 hours for other things in a given week. The utilization and management of this balance of time is given to the parents/guardian. It becomes their God given right to spend some of this time to reinforce what was taught during catechism.

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[1] Familiarous Consortio

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ATTENDANCE:

Families with students in the Religious Education program must practice their faith as a family. Therefore, all families are required to attend Mass every Sunday and Holy days of obligation. Additionally, in keeping with the precepts of the church, they must support the parish spiritually, financially and with their time and talents.

Students need to be on time. The sessions begin at 6:30 PM and depending on the lesson plan, they will go from one (1) hour to one and one-quarter (1 1/4) hours. Students must never be late more than 5 minutes from the start of class. Exceeding this will be considered a tardy. 3 tardies will count as one unexcused absence and only 2 excused absences are allowed.

A) If the child is absent due to being sick or extreme family emergency, it is considered an excuse, you must notify the Catechist and the Office to be recorded in their attendance.

B) For all classes and events, anyone under 18 years must be signed out at the end of each session.

C) Only authorized persons over 18 years of age will be able to pick up your child.**

D) In the event of a serious emergency impacting the vicinity, (Earthquake, Fire, Etc.), only an authorized person over 18 years of age will be able to pick up your child.**

** Authorized person must be listed on the students Emergency form/card

MASS ATTENDANCE:

As part of Catechetical faith formation and the Christian lifestyle, you and your child must attend Mass every Sunday and the days of obligation.

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION:

January 1st =Solemnity of Mary

August 15th = Assumption of Mary

November 1st, 2nd = All Saints’ Day /All Souls Day (Commemoration all Faithful Departed)

December 8 = Immaculate Conception & December 25 = Christmas

Regarding Mass Attendance:

Mass Attendance will be counted and considered for requisite completion of faith formation. On Saturday September 19 and Sunday September 20, 2026, mass attendance will begin to be counted.

There will be a box in the church at the EAST side door next to the statue of Blessed Virgen Mary. Once Mass has concluded, (Priest is out the Church) students are to place the attendance slip in the mass Attendance box with the following information:

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Date:________________ ( Date of Mass Attended)

Students Name:_____________________________ Class Room No.______

Day of session (instruction):_______________________

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For Mass Attendance please avoid slips with Any other kind of Attendance. And do not place slips in the Collection Basket.

We Thank You in advance for your cooperation.

ACCESS TO THE CAMPUS:

Cooperation is needed to maintain the security of the school. The entrance will be through the hallway. It is a mandatory safety recommendation to escort your student to and from class. The school’s drive-way entrance main gate is kept closed for safety concerns. You will have to park outside of the school grounds (parish parking lot or road).

Since safety is a priority, it is always the case where staff on hand are privileged with information concerning on-campus circumstances. Therefore, all instructions given by volunteer ground attendants, the catechetical team and/or security must be followed. Abject failure or disobedience towards adhering to the instructions can result in the removal of the family from the program. Open argumentative behavior towards appointed staff can result in the family’s removal from the program.

Parents waiting in the parking lot for their children are not allowed to have any other child in their charge “to play” in the parking lot.

In the event multiple activities occur and the school parking area is open, you must follow all parking instructions delivered by the parking attendant, posted security and/or Catechetical Team member. This is for the safety of property and people.

OFFICE HOURS:

The forecasted typical Office hours are:**

Monday, Tuesday 2 pm – 5pm

Thursday: 2 pm – 5pm

* Religious Education Staff only work part time.

** Hours can change due to seasonal demands required by program needs

In Case of An Emergency or Disaster:

What to do?

a) Gates and other access points will be closed by the staff on hand. No one will be able to come in or out until everything is ready and the situation has been resolved. Students will be released only to the authorized person(s) listed on the emergency cards and registry.

b) Please follow the instructions of the Staff and Volunteers: Get in line at the South part of the parking lot, in front of the school office, there are yellow poles. “That’s the only place for adults to assemble to pick up their child.” (NOT ALL OVER THE SCHOOL GROUNDS)

c) In the event of a lockdown parents and guardians will not be allowed access to the school ground part of campus. Access will be given once all clear is given by the proper authorities AND instructions or administered for the safe recovery of your child.

d) The Parents are not permitted to stay in the classroom with their children. Unless it is requested during special instructions as requested by the Office of Religious Education. Prearrangements may be made for special needs circumstances..

PARENT SESSIONS:

The parent sessions normally begin the first week in the month of October and begin at 6:35pm. The parent sessions are during the time you child/children are in session.

PARENTS REQUIREMENTS (Consideration is also given to the following:)

a) Attendance at scheduled meetings

b) Mass attendance

c) Attendance at the parent evening sessions

d) Attendance at retreats

Consideration for the Sacramental readiness:

To determine sacrament readiness, what is taken into consideration is the child’s evaluation which involves their knowledge of the sacraments. Other considerations include class attendance, and mass attendance, as well as parents’ involvement and participation in parent classes and events.

Just because your child shows up for class for two years does not automatically qualify them to receive the sacraments. They must be able to convey a faithful expression of the sacraments. There must be evidence that they are practicing their faith.

The Evaluation of Students will be based on the following requisites:

· Mass Attendance
· Prayers
· Knowledge of what happens in mass and its order.
· Their retention and comprehension of the presented material
· Christian Values
· Purpose of the sacraments
· Knowledge of the Sacraments
· Knowledge of their Faith

Upon completion of their 1st year students will be required to know:

· Sign of the Cross, Lord’s Prayer, Glory Be, Hail Mary, Act of Contrition

· The Basics of who the Trinity is.

· Who is God?

· Who is Jesus?

· Who is the Holy Spirit? {Holy Trinity}

· The 7 Sacraments.

· What is Baptism, What is Holy Communion

· Why we need the sacraments {Context of Genesis}

· Why going to mass is important.

· The first four of The Ten Commandments {Context of Exodus}

· Answer the following: What is Christmas? What is Easter?

· What is sin?

· Tenets taught by the Apostle’s & The Tenets of the Faith

Upon completion of their 2nd year students will be required to know:

· Properly completed year 1

· Sign of the Cross, Lord’s Prayer, Glory Be, Hail Mary,

· The basics of the trinity.

· Who is God? Who is Jesus? Who is the Holy Spirit? {Holy Trinity}

· Parts of the Mass {Kyrie, Penitential Act, Lamb of God}

· {The two main liturgies of the Mass}

· 7 Sacraments. As well as; What are the sacraments of initiation?

· Why we need the sacraments {Context of Genesis}

· The Sacrament of Holy Communion

· All Ten Commandments {Context of Exodus}

· The Great commandments

· Act of Contrition

· Nicene Creed & Tenets taught by the Nicene creeds

· Tenets taught by the Apostle’s & The Tenets of the Faith

· Answer the following: What is Christmas? What is Easter?

· Main parts of the Bible

· What is sin? What types of sin are there?

Per canon law the following is true:

· Parents cannot be godparents

· Baptism may have up to 2 godparents 1 male, 1 female

· Confirmation candidates receive only one (1)sponsor

· No godparents are required or needed for first Holy Communion[1]

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[1] The selection and use of a godparent for First Holy Communion is not part of the liturgy for the celebration of the Rite for First Holy Communion. The encounter of Christ in the Rite of First Holy Communion is personal and belongs first to the person receiving it then to the community who joins them. No person should be singled out or given a place recognized as an honor within this sacrament. To do such an act is a disregard for the purpose of the sacrament and shows a great misunderstanding of the sacrament. To do so also tries to introduce a sign which is not defined as part of the sacrament.

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Selecting Godparents:

It is recommended that if your child is in a year 2 program that you seek a godparent and submit the details at the beginning of the year. Do NOT Wait until the sacrament date is only a few months away. We need the details on all godparents early in the year.

It happens that some parents expect the church to find the godparents. It is not the job of the church to solicit godparents. If you are having trouble getting a godparent (Technically you only need one), then notify the ministry immediately. Do NOT Wait until the sacrament date is only a few months away.

If your youth has been Baptized already and they are looking for a sponsor for Confirmation, they may select one of their baptismal godparents. A single godparent may be used for both Baptism and confirmation.

Religious Education Website Scan the QR Code. Get information, schedules and resources.

OR go to the Website: https://sites.google.com/view/stj23reled/religious_education

**** Addendum ****

This addendum supersedes and/or augments all statements made in the terms and conditions of the parent information packet as well as the agreement form.

Safety and Security

Safety Drills:

As required by local ordinance, periodic safety drills must be performed. These will occur as expeditiously as possible so as not to greatly impact the presentation and instruction times for catechesis. Policies regarding safety rules are mandated by state and local officials. Policies are issued in direct compliance with these ordinances.

Campus access:

Per mandated ordinances all persons on campus especially minors must be accounted for in case of an emergency. Any person along with any one under-aged is not allowed to remain on the campus unless they are in an instruction session. Parents waiting must wait in their cars in the parking lot. Parents with smaller children or otherwise are not allowed to remain on the campus unless they are participating in one of the sessions.

Attendance:

Every student must be accounted for at all sessions and events. Guardians are not allowed to “drop off” their student. They must sign them in per attendance policy and in keeping with mandated ordinances. Any adult who “drops off” a student without a registered Guardian ‘sign-in’ will be called to return to the campus to complete the sign-in. Continued infraction will result in the student being removed from the program.

Students are not allowed to wander from the campus or field location for all prescribed sessions and events. For their safety any student attending a session or event must be signed out.

Fire Alarms:

The installed fire alarm system is intended for real “Fire” emergencies only. It is not to be played with or tampered with by anyone. Handling of this is for instructed individuals only or in the case of a life-threatening Fire emergency.

Any perpetrator causing a false alarm will result in a $3000.00 fine by the County of San Bernardino Fire Marshal and the costs for repair, replacement and reset of the alarm station.

Terror threats:

Any terror threats issued at any object of the program will be dealt with according to the full letter of the law. Any all perpetrators will be ejected from the program immediately.

Agreement Form

AGREEMENT FORM

Student’s First Name: ______________________ Last Name:________________________

Please provide the name the person signing this agreement form. The person signing this form must be one of the Gaurdians as listed on form CC101E in item #1 or #2.

Guardian’s Name: ____________________ ______________________ ( )____________

First Name Last Name Phone

Father:r Mother:r Grandparent:r Godparent:r Legal Guardian:r Relative:r or Other:r____________

(State relationship)

Email:______________________________________________________________

1.) The guardian as listed above is recognized to be the principal agent who has enrolled the student listed above and on form C101E under the heading. “Student’s First Name and Last Name.” As such, any guardian listed on form C101E agree to follow and abide by the statements presented in the Parent Information syllabus FORM-PINFO101E and all notices provided in the enrolment package. This includes those persons listed on the emergency form who come onto campus to attend to my student.