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Religious Education

Purpose

The mission of St. Anne's Religious Education, first through the eighth grade, is to foster and nurture the children's faith within our Catholic Christian tradition.  Our teaching emphasizes the presence of Jesus in our lives and His love for each one of us. 

We offer sacramental preparation for children who

• have not been baptized,

• have not received Reconciliation and their first communion.

When can my child receive the sacraments?

Children may receive first reconciliation and first communion in 3rd grade or later, after a minimum of 2 years of instruction.  This means students who begin classes in 1st grade will attend classes for 3 years; students who begin classes in grades 2-7 will attend classes for 2 years.

Porterville Class Schedule

All classes take place at Saint Anne's School from September through May.

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• INFORMATION FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS (For more information please refer to CCD Booklet on this page)

Grade 1: This children will come to class on Tuesdays or Wednesday, (once a week) 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM., from September to May. Children in first grade will have to attend three years of catechism classes. THEY HAVE TO BE AT LEAST THIRD GRADERS RECEIVE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION.

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Grades 2 - 6: These children will come to class on Tuesday or Wednesday, (once a week) 4:00 to 5:30 PM., from September to May.

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Grades 7 y 8:  Students in grades 7th and 8th (Jr. High students) will come to class on Mondays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM,. (first and second year of catechism)

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Registration

Porterville

You may register your child in the parish office, here, Registrations are usually in July and part of August.   Please see below for the specific registration dates for this year.

Terra Bella

You may register your child weekday evenings at Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro Mission, here, for one week in July.  Registration for the year closes at the end of that week.  Please call the parish office for the current year's registration start and end dates and times.

Ducor

You may register your child in July and August at the Ducor school.  Registration for the year closes early in August.  Please call the parish office for the current year's registration start and end dates and times.

What do I need in order to register?

• We can only accept check or cash for the registration (the registration fees covers the cost of textbooks, materials, and other expenses)

• For second year students:  the child's baptismal certificate, or birth certificate if the child is not baptized.

• You will need to fill out the appropriate form (based on your child's level) at the parish office.

2019-2020 Registration Information and Deadlines