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Religious Education

Youth Religious Education

Formation for children and teenagers

Program overview

Religious education for young people growing in friendship with Christ and His Church.

After First Holy Communion, young people at St. Mary are invited into Youth Group for grades 6 through high school — education, fellowship, and a place to grow in the faith among friends.

Religious Education coordinates sacramental preparation for Confirmation. The Rite of Confirmation occurs every two years. Call the office for the current cycle and gathering times.

St. Francis de Sales Mission in Hammond, Oregon
St. Francis de Sales Mission — Hammond, Oregon.

Who it's for

A place at the table.

Children and teenagers in the parish community.

01

Children

Age-appropriate introduction to the stories of Scripture, the life of Jesus, and the prayer of the Church.

02

Younger teens

Formation that meets the questions of early adolescence with patience and the teaching of the Church.

03

Older teens

Deeper study, friendship, and preparation for a mature Catholic life — including Confirmation when that path applies.

What you'll learn

Class topics.

Youth Group at St. Mary is for grades 6 through high school: education and fellowship, with Confirmation every two years.

Ask the Religious Education office about the current Youth Group year.

  1. 01

    The life of Jesus

    Who Christ is, and why He matters.

  2. 02

    Prayer

    Learning to speak with God.

  3. 03

    The Mass

    How we worship as a Church.

  4. 04

    The sacraments

    Meeting Christ in visible signs.

  5. 05

    Friendship and virtue

    Living the faith among peers.

  6. 06

    Service

    Faith that takes flesh in charity.

Class schedule

When we gather.

Youth Group follows First Communion. Registration begins in August. Call the office for gathering times.

  • 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.

Class location

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue

Gatherings take place at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue. Call the office for the current room.

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

  1. Registration

    Registration begins in August. Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com.

  2. Office hours

    Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays).

  3. 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

Registration begins in August. Families may call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com.

Marty Dursse, Director of Religious Education, coordinates youth formation.

Contact the parish

Quaerite et invenietis

Begin with a conversation.

Tell us which program you are asking about. The first step is simply to be in touch.

Contact the parish

Or write to us on the contact page.