Children's Ministries

Religious Education

Classes for Kindergarten thru Grade 6. Sunday mornings at 11:00 A.M. Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:00 P.M. Wednesdays at 3:30 P.M. and 5:15 P.M. In the Parish Center during the traditional school year.

Children's Worship During 9:30 A.M. Sunday Mass

Ages 1-3: Drop off Nursery (in the front of the Church)

Ages 4-5: Drop off Pre-K/Kindergarten (in Parish Center). A program that shares the Good News in an active environment.

Ages 6-12 Children's Liturgy of the Word (during Mass). Presents the Sunday's Bible readings on a children's level with stories and song.

Summer Vacation Bible Camp

A fun way to share Jesus. 9:30 A.M. to Noon. Last week in June.

First Eucharist

First Eucharist is received in the second grade after a two year preparation. First Reconciliation precedes First Eucharist.

Delayed Baptisms and First Eucharist

Children can become active members in our faith community! Children ages 6-12 can prepare for Baptism. Children in grades 3-6 can prepare for First Eucharist.

Call the Religious Education Office at (760) 438-3438 for more information on these programs.

Safe Environment Training

In 2005, the Diocese of San Diego established the Safe Environment program to protect our children from possible abuse. The program has three components: 1) a background check of all adults who have contact with children on a regular basis in church ministry, 2) training for these adults in Diocesan policies and Child Protection Services, and 3) ongoing training of children to protect themselves from compromising situations. We have conducted background checks and training for every adult involved with religious education, Sunday programs (nursery and the preschool class during 9:30 AM Mass), Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs), and child care for the Women's Christian Fellowship.

The training of children to avoid compromising situations (in grades 1-8) focuses upon the “No-Go-Tell” poster (click here to view the poster). This poster was developed by the Diocese of San Diego. Notice the poster is general in tone and does not focus on any specifics. The training for the students is also general in tone and does not point to any specific topic or person. The training is done annually in mid-October.