Faith Formation helps our children, youth, and adults grow in their relationship with God. Sacramental Preparation (Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation) and Faith Formation (Elementary, Middle, High School, and Adult RCIA)

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You Are Enough! You Belong!

Youth Day: Anaheim RE Congress Thousands of Catholic youth from around the world celebrated the theme “You are enough! You belong!” Around 40 youths from our Mission San Luis Rey Parish participated in the Youth Day Los Angeles Religious Congress. Check out this short video, which summarizes what they experienced this Youth Day. Día de Read More

Youth Day Video 2025

Anaheim RE Congress Thank you, Meredith, one of our chaperones, for putting together this meaningful video with beautiful images of the Youth Day RECongress 2025. Check it out. Our youth is one of the priorities for Fr. Lalo (Fray JaraOfm), our pastor. Gracias a Meredith, una de nuestras chaperonas, por armar este significativo video con Read More

Conozca al Padre Juan Antonio Gutiérrez, OFM

Nuestro Párroco, el Padre Lalo Jara, OFM, te invita a nuestro Retiro de Cuaresma el sábado, 8 de marzo de 2025, de 8:30 a 12:30 horas. El tema es: ¡No pierdas la esperanza! Conozca a nuestro orador del retiro de Cuaresma, el Padre Juan Antonio Gutiérrez, OFM! El Padre Juan Antonio es un sacerdote Franciscano Read More

Meet Fr. Juan Antonio Gutiérrez, OFM

Our Pastor, Fr. Lalo Jara, OFM, invites you to our Lenten Retreat on Saturday,March 8th, 2025, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.   The theme is: Don’t Lose Hope! Meet our Lenten Retreat Speaker, Fr. Juan Antonio Gutiérrez, OFM! Fr. Juan Antonio is a Franciscan priest originally from México. Following his vocational call, he joined the Read More

Conozca al Dr. Javier Orozco, OFS, PhD

  Nuestro Párroco, el Padre Lalo Jara, OFM, te invita a nuestro Retiro de Cuaresma el sábado, 8 de marzo de 2025, de 8:30 a 12:30 horas. El tema es: ¡No pierdas la esperanza! Conozca a nuestro orador del retiro de Cuaresma, el Dr. Javier Orozco, OFS, PhD! Javier es el Director Ejecutivo de Dignidad Read More

Meet Dr. Javier Orozco, OFS, PhD

Our Pastor, Fr. Lalo Jara, OFM, invites you to our Lenten Retreat on Saturday,March 8th, 2025, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.   The theme is: Don’t Lose Hope! “Lent is a good time to recover the joy and hope that makes us feel like beloved sons and daughters of the Father.”  Pope Francis, St. Peter’s Read More

El Mes de la Historia Afroamericana

  El Mes de la Historia Afroamericana está dedicado a celebrar a los afroamericanos y es un momento apropiado para honrar a los católicos que han contribuido tanto a nuestras tradiciones religiosas.     Ningún santo afroamericano es reconocido formalmente dentro de la Iglesia Católica, pero eso podría cambiar pronto. Seis increíbles hombres y mujeres negros están Read More

A Place At The Table: Celebrating Black History Month

  Black History Month is dedicated to celebrating African Americans and is a fitting time to honor those Catholics who have contributed so much to our faith traditions.     No African-American Saints are formally recognized within the Catholic Church, but that could soon change. Six incredible black men and women are on the path to Canonization. Read More

Assistance for Faith Formation

Asistencia para la formación en la fe In synodal consultations throughout the diocese, thousands of Catholics expressed that celebrating the sacraments, as is participating in their parish community, is a priority for them. Diocesan pastoral offices provide a wide range of bilingual trainings, conferences, and workshops to support those priorities, and they work with our Read More

Celebra la Epifanía 2025

Significados Clave de la Epifanía Historia de la Epifanía La Epifanía se originó en la tradición cristiana orien- tal en el siglo III. Inicialmente, era una celebración más amplia que abarcaba no solo la visita de los Magos, sino también el bautismo de Jesús y el milagro en las bodas de Caná. Para el siglo Read More

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