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The curious
One-time talks and short series for those who want to learn without joining a year-long path.
Religious Education
Other Classes & Parish Education
Studies, workshops, retreats, and guest speakers
Program overview
A flexible home for future classes, Bible studies, workshops, retreats, and special formation events.
Parish education is larger than any one program. Adult Faith Formation is a listed ministry of St. Mary, and Religious Education publishes notices as the year unfolds.
For the latest word on studies, workshops, or special gatherings, check announcements or call the parish office.
Who it's for
A place at the table.
Parishioners and guests, according to each offering.
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The parish
Seasonal studies and special gatherings, as the parish announces them.
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Visitors
Guest speakers and special events, when scheduled.
What you'll learn
Class topics.
Ways the parish continues to teach beyond the ordinary Religious Education year.
See announcements and stmaryastoria.com for current parish notices.
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Bible studies
Reading Sacred Scripture with the Church.
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Adult Faith Formation
A listed ministry of St. Mary, Star of the Sea.
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Prayer
The Rosary is prayed a half hour before weekend Mass; Adoration is offered at St. Mary and at Hammond.
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Parish life
Watch announcements and the parish website for special gatherings.
Class schedule
When we gather.
Registration for Religious Education begins in August. Call the office about other studies.
August
Registration begins in August
- Time
- Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays)
- Location
- Parish Office, 1465 Grand Avenue
- Catechist
- Marty Dursse
- Notes
- Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com. If you are new to the parish, please call the office.
| Date | Time | Topic | Location | Catechist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays) | Registration begins in August Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com. If you are new to the parish, please call the office. | Parish Office, 1465 Grand Avenue | Marty Dursse |
Class location
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue
Most gatherings are at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue.
Instructor
Marty Dursse
Director of Religious Education
Marty coordinates Religious Education for the parish. Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com. Office hours: Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays).
Important dates
Registration
Registration begins in August. Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com.
Office hours
Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays).
New to the parish
Please call the parish office so we can welcome you and help you register.
FAQ
Questions, asked plainly.
Registration for Religious Education begins in August. Call the parish office at (503) 325-3671, write to Marty Dursse at marty@stmaryastoria.com, or use the contact page. If you are new to the parish, please call the office.
The parish has not published a fee for these programs. Ask the Religious Education office. No one should stay away from formation because of money.
Weekly OCIA classes begin in the Fall; the parish has not published a weekday or hour online. Children's and youth gatherings are arranged through the Religious Education office. Call (503) 325-3671 for the current time and place.
Marty Dursse, Director of Religious Education, at marty@stmaryastoria.com, or the parish office at office@stmaryastoria.com and (503) 325-3671. Office hours are Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays).
Registration
Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com. Watch announcements for special studies.
Marty Dursse and the parish office can point you to what is meeting now.
Quaerite et invenietis
Begin with a conversation.
Tell us which program you are asking about. The first step is simply to be in touch.
Or write to us on the contact page.