Journey Overview
“Jesus is beckoning you to go on a real journey with Him – a journey in faith, which will demand all generosity, enthusiasm, and courage. It can be a wonderful adventure. Jesus is depending on you. He depends on you to help free the world of sin and selfishness… but always remember that you never walk alone. Christ is your constant companion.
God’s kingdom will be brought to fulfillment by your efforts….first in your own lives, and then in the world around you. The world is looking for signs of God’s kingdom in your lives…For this reason, I invite all of you to “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). God is love, true love. Reflect that love, so that people will say “I have seen God’s kingdom” – because they have come to know you…Follow the path marked out by your Friend, Jesus.” -Pope John Paul II
The Journey of Faith at St. Margaret Mary A provides a comprehensive catechetical program based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Scripture, Catholic teachings, guidelines of Archdiocese of Los Angeles and life experiences.
“Jesus is beckoning you to go on a real journey with Him – a journey in faith, which will demand all generosity, enthusiasm, and courage. It can be a wonderful adventure. Jesus is depending on you. He depends on you to help free the world of sin and selfishness… but always remember that you never walk alone. Christ is your constant companion.
God’s kingdom will be brought to fulfillment by your efforts….first in your own lives, and then in the world around you. The world is looking for signs of God’s kingdom in your lives…For this reason, I invite all of you to “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). God is love, true love. Reflect that love, so that people will say “I have seen God’s kingdom” – because they have come to know you…Follow the path marked out by your Friend, Jesus.” -Pope John Paul II
The Journey of Faith at St. Margaret Mary A provides a comprehensive catechetical program based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Scripture, Catholic teachings, guidelines of Archdiocese of Los Angeles and life experiences.
Children Formation
Each year with the guidance and support of many dedicated volunteer catechists, around 600 children, from preschool through junior high, learn about their faith from late September to mid-May.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish offers formation to children on the following days and times in English:
▪ Saturday morning (1-6 Grades) from 9:00–10:30 AM
▪ Sunday morning (1-6 Grades) from 8:30–10:30 AM (Includes 9:30am Mass)
Junior/Senior High Classes are for 6th- 12th grade students that have not received 1st Holy Communion and are held in the parish school building or Hegarty Hall on Wednesday evenings from 6–7:30 PM.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish offers formation to children on the following days and times in Spanish:
▪ Monday evenings from 7–8:30 PM
▪ Saturday morning from 11am–12:30 pm
▪ Sunday morning from 10:45am–12:15pm
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish offers formation to children on the following days and times in English:
▪ Saturday morning (1-6 Grades) from 9:00–10:30 AM
▪ Sunday morning (1-6 Grades) from 8:30–10:30 AM (Includes 9:30am Mass)
Junior/Senior High Classes are for 6th- 12th grade students that have not received 1st Holy Communion and are held in the parish school building or Hegarty Hall on Wednesday evenings from 6–7:30 PM.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish offers formation to children on the following days and times in Spanish:
▪ Monday evenings from 7–8:30 PM
▪ Saturday morning from 11am–12:30 pm
▪ Sunday morning from 10:45am–12:15pm
An Invitation to Share Your Faith
When we are baptized as Catholic Christians, we are called to share our faith. You are invited to live out that call in a formal way by teaching children about God's love for us. Some different ways to serve include:
There are many ways to inform, form, and transform (catechize) children's faith:
There are many ways to inform, form, and transform (catechize) children's faith:
- In the classroom (1- 6 and/pr Jr/Sr. High Programs)
- Special Education Program
- RCIC/RCIA
- High School Confirmation
- Adult Confirmation