Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, serving Barona, Viejas, Sycuan Reservation Communities.

Parish Events

The following are events scheduled throughout the year in the parish:

Infant Baptisms:

See Ed Nolan or Father Michael to arrange sessions for parents and godparents, and to set a date for Baptism. Please note: Godparents must be confirmed, practicing Catholics.

Baptism of children 7 years of age and older:

Please enroll your child in this 2 year religious education program. Children will receive Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist at one time, at either the Easter Vigil or Easter morning, according to the regulations of the Church.

The Bishop does not allow any exceptions to this requirement. The parents, godparents, and children must attend all rites and ceremonies leading up to the reception of these sacraments.

First Eucharist (Communion):

Please enroll your child in this 2 year religious education program.  Children will usually make their Penance (Confession) and First Communion in the 3rd grade. Children beginning the program in third grade or later will receive these sacraments after their second year of preparation.

 

Confirmation for Adults

Contact Ed Nolan.

Becoming a Catholic

Any adult who is interested in becoming a Catholic should contact Ed Nolan for information about preparations.  Classes will be held on Monday evenings.

Religious Education Classes

Classes will resume in September

Barona

Classes for High School will begin on Mon. Sept. 20. Classes for Grades K - 8 will begin Thurs. Sept. 23. Schedules are in the back of the church.

Sycuan

Classes for Grades K - 8 will meet at 3:15 in the church on Wednesday. beginning on Sept. 15.  

High School Religious Education: Classes will meet on Tues. evenings at 6:30 IN THE CHURCH, beginning Sept. 21, in the Education Building. Mark Price will be teaching this class.

Viejas

Classes for Grades K - 8 will meet on Tues. beginning Sept. 14. Children will be dropped off by the bus after school.  

High School Religious Education:   Classes will meet on Tues. evenings at 6:30, beginning Sept. 21, in Kateri Hall. Ed Nolan will be teaching this class.

Sacraments

This page contains the requirements for reception of the Sacraments of the Catholic Church.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Baptism

Infant Baptisms: See Ed Nolan or Father Michael to arrange sessions for parents and godparents, and to set a date for Baptism. Please note: Godparents must be confirmed, practicing Catholics.

Baptism of children 7 years of age and older: Please enroll your child in this 2 year religious education program. Children will receive Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist at one time, at either the Easter Vigil or Easter morning, according to the regulations of the Church. The Bishop does not allow any exceptions to this requirement. The parents, godparents, and children must attend all rites and ceremonies leading up to the reception of these sacraments.

First Eucharist

First Eucharist (Communion):

Please enroll your child in this 2 year religious education program. Children will usually make their Penance (Confession) and First Communion in the 3rd grade. Children beginning the program in third grade or later will receive these sacraments after their second year of preparation.

Confirmation

Youth Confirmation:

This is a two year program, Youth are confirmed between their sophomore and senior years. contact Edward Nolan Or Natalie Kostos.

Adult Confirmation:

Those over age 18 who have not been confirmed please contact Edward Nolan, to start preparing for this Sacrament. Confirmation is usually in the spring of each year.

Sponsors-Godparents

 

Matrimony

Matrimony information will be coming soon.