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| Catechism Coordinator | Parish Office (805-929-1922) or Kim Venancio – Grade K-1 (805-598-0786) or Julie Budzisz – Grade 5-6 (805-868-9949) |
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| Grade K-1 Teacher | faithformation.k.1@stjonipomo.org | |
| Grade 2 Teacher | faithformation.2@stjonipomo.org | |
| Grade 3-4 Teacher | faithformation.3.4@stjonipomo.org | |
| Grade 5-6 Teacher | faithformation.5.6@stjonipomo.org | |
| Grade 7-8 Teacher | faithformation.7.8@stjonipomo.org | |
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Eucharist / First Communion
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
- Sunday Mass: For consistent growth in relationship and to please God, all Catholics need to celebrate Mass every week. If you are not able due to age or illness, please request the Eucharist to be brought to you.
- Holy Days of Obligation: There are other days that all Catholics need to celebrate Mass. They are: January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, November 1, the solemnity of All Saints, December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, December 25, the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. If these fall on a Saturday or Monday, then the need is lifted. The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven is also included but is moved to Sunday in our Diocese.
- Daily Mass: All priests throughout the whole world are called to celebrate Mass every day. As Jesus said, “Give us each day our daily bread” (Luke 11:3). As this is the most powerful prayer and most perfect gift, all Catholics are invited to participate as well.
- First Communion for Children or Youth: The Eucharist should be given to children as early as possible after they reach the age of reason, age 7. Beginning as early as kindergarten, children should enter Faith Formation. For youth in high school, enroll them in Youth Confirmation. Registrations are July of every year.
- First Communion for Adults: Adults may be prepared to receive the Eucharist at any time. Please make an appointment with the priest.
Confession / Penance and Reconciliation
Jesus said to apostles, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” John 20:21-23
God knows that after baptism we will struggle and fall as we grow in likeness to our Savior Jesus Christ. He gives us this Sacrament to experience his Mercy. He asks us to come before those he has called for this, his priests, so that we may confess our sin with our lips, and then hear with our own ears his forgiveness and encouragement. All Catholics age 7 and above need to experience this Sacrament every year especially during Easter. The mercy of God which we receive, we are able to then shar with others. ourselves.
This Sacrament is offered every week on Fridays at 6:30pm and Saturdays at 8:30am or by appointment.