Three programs are offered to prepare children to receive the Sacraments:
Religious education classes will be taught in person on Sunday mornings from October to May.
Registration fee for all classes: $60 for one child, $100 for two children, $120 for three or more children.
First Communion preparation is a two-year process by which we bring our students to understand the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The first year is an overview of the four pillars of the Catholic Faith. The second year is immediate preparation for them to participate in their First Reconciliation (Confession) and to receive their First Holy Communion.
In order to register for First Communion class, parents must provide a copy of their child's birth certificate and Baptism certificate.
Registrations for year 2 are currently open.
Registrations for Year 1 open June 2022.
Click HERE to Register for First Holy Communion Year 2.
To inquire about available space in a class, please email office@olphbakersfield.org.
Our Confirmation preparation class is a two-year process for high school students. These classes are for teens who have been baptized and are at least sophomore in High School.
In order to register for Confirmation classes, parents will need to provide a copy of the child’s Baptism and First Communion certificates.
Registrations for year 2 are currently open.
Registrations for Year 1 open June 2022.
Click HERE to Register for Confirmation Year 2.
To inquire about available space in a class, please email office@olphbakersfield.org.
The CCAT program (Children’s Catechumenate) is for children who are 7 years of age or older who have not yet been baptized in the Catholic faith. This 2-year program uses the RCIA model and is adapted for Children and Teens.
In order to register for CCAT, parents must provide a copy of their child's birth certificate.
Registrations for year 2 are currently open.
Registrations for Year 1 open June 2022.
Click HERE to Register for Catechumenate Year 2.
To inquire about available space in a class, please email office@olphbakersfield.org.
Questions?
Contact the parish office at (661) 323-3108 ext. 1
or email reled@olphbakersfield.org