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It’s an incredible blessing to work with your young children and our catechists as they grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with God. Together, we will explore the richness of our Catholic tradition, discover the beauty of prayer, and build a strong foundation of love and community at St. Simon. We offer programs for preschool children through to 8th grade:
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) for children in pre-school – grade 1.
- Children’s Faith Formation (CFF) for children in grades 2 – 5.
- Middle School Youth Ministry for children in grades 6 -8.
- Confirmation for children in grade 8.
- Visit the Youth Ministry Page for more information and registration click here.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
CLOW meets on Sundays during the 9:00am Mass. Children are encouraged to hear the Word of God at their own level. There is no registration for this program and children are welcome to bring their friends and family to join in hearing God’s Word. Children attend Mass with their parents, are dismissed following the Opening Prayers and then return during the Offertory Song.
CFF & CGS Class times:
- CGS Preschool-Kindergarten: Sunday 10:00-11:30am
- CGS Grade 1: Sunday 10:00-11:30am
- CFF Grade 2 First Reconciliation & Holy Communion Class: Sunday 10:00-11:15am
- CFF Grade 3: Sunday 10:00-11:15am
- CFF Grade 4: Sunday 10:00-11:15am
- CFF Grade 5: Sunday 10:00-11:15am
- MSYM Grades 6-8: Thursday 3:30pm-5:00pm 2x/month
- MSYM Grade 8 Confirmation Class: Tuesday 3:30-5:00pm 2x/month
Getting involved – if you are interested in volunteering with us, we have many ways you can help – materials preparation, assistant or Catechist in the classroom, assist at our Children’s events and retreats. Any level of help is appreciated as we work together in our St. Simon community! Please contact Clare D’Agostino, Pastoral Associate for Faith & Spiritual Formation cdagostino@stsimon.org
CGS – is for children ages 3 through 6 years old and is a Montessori based Church-readiness program. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Ana Bonilla, Coordinator, Sunday Preschool and Kindergarten Program. Ph: 650 880 1430 or email: abonilla@stsimon.org
Sacramental Preparation – if your child is older than 7yrs (3rd grade and above) and would like to receive the sacrament of Eucharist, please contact Clare D’Agostino, Pastoral Associate for Faith & Spiritual Formation. Ph: 650 880 1413 or email: cdagostino@stsimon.org
Altar Server Training
Children who are interested in altar serving are first provided with training, shadow experienced Altar Servers, and are then scheduled during regular Sunday liturgies. If you or your child are interested in serving in this ministry, or you would like more information, please visit the Altar Servers webpage here, fill in the online form here or email altarservers@stsimon.org
Children’s Choir
The Children’s Choir, is open to all students in grades 1-8, and sings at the 9:00am Mass on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month during the school year. Choir practices are on Thursdays after school. All children of the Parish from all schools are welcome to join. If your children is interested, you can visit the Music Ministry webpage here, fill in the online interest form here or contact Ms. Chynna Cavales, Children’s Choir Director ccavales@stsimon.org
Youth Ministry, Faith Formation & Confirmation Preparation
More information for Middle School here, Confirmation here and High School here or contact Kalena Moreira, Youth Minister kmoreira@stsimon.org
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a one-week summer camp held in June open to children entering Kindergarten through grade 6. Counselor positions are available for students entering grades 7 and older. More information will be available later on the VBS webpage here. Questions? contact vbs@stsimon.org