St. Francis KCC - Religious Education

Announcements:

Religious Education Vision Statement:

Our K-12th grade Religious Education (RE) program seeks to support parents in their role as primary religious educators of their children by guiding children and youth toward a loving relationship with God, while also providing faith-building opportunities for parents and other adults in our community.

OBJECTIVES:

  1. To instruct students in the fundamental beliefs of their Catholic Christian faith.
  2. To make them aware of the rich history and Tradition of Roman Catholic Christianity.
  3. To open to them the wisdom and truth of the Bible.
  4. To help them learn to make moral decisions following the teachings of Jesus Christ and the guidance of His Church.
  5. To encourage their participation in the sacramental and liturgical life of our Church.
  6. To enrich their prayer practices and provide opportunities to serve the community.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

We hold classes most Sundays, mid-September through late May. Classes are taught at age-appropriate levels in a respectful and supportive environment by volunteer catechists who share their own faith journey and are in compliance with the Los Angeles Archdiocesan Safeguard the Children and Youth program requirements of fingerprinting and VIRTUS training.

RE CLASSES:
Sunday @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am for grades K through High School
 
Please email sfkccre@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.

Sunday Schedule

RE Class

10:00 AM

RE Lunch (for RE students & volunteers)

11:15 AM

Student Pickup Time (in cafeteria)

11:30 AM

English Mass (students attend with their families) 

12:00 PM



2024-25 RE CATECHISTS & STAFF

CURRICULUM:

Our Kindergarten through 5th grade classes use the Spirit of Truth religious education series published by the Sophia Institute for Teachers.

Spirit of Truth Religious Education Series

POSITION

NAME

Pastoral Advisor

Fr. Joseph Kim, OFM Conv.

Director of Religious Education (DRE)

Cindy Moon

Assistant Director of Religious Education (ADRE)

Paul Kim

K-1st Grade

Maria Ro

2nd Grade/First Communion

Jeong Min Jung

3rd-5th Grade

Paul Kim, Bosco Lee

Junior Youth Ministry (6th-8th Grade)

Tom Moon, Catharina Chang, Cindy Moon

Youth Ministry (9th-12th Grade)/Confirmation

Jung Woo Suh, Andrew Park, Kevin Cheon, Andre Jang

Office Staff

Oliver Maiquez





CONTACT/QUESTIONS:

Cindy Moon

Director of Religious Education (DRE)

sfkccre@gmail.com

2025-26 Registration for Religious Education Program

We offer Religious Education (RE) classes for students in Kindergarten (K) through High School. Details about the program and registration can be found below. While we accept registration on an ongoing basis, we kindly request that students be registered by Saturday, 9/13/25, or earlier if possible so that our staff may better prepare. (Please note that the minimum grade for RE is now kindergarten. TK students are unfortunately no longer accepted.)

RE First Day – Sunday, 9/14/25
RE Last Day – Sunday, 5/17/26
 
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM – RE classes for all grades (K-12)
11:15 AM – RE Lunch (for RE students and volunteers) 
11:30 AM – Parents meet and sign-out students (grades K-5) in cafeteria
12:00 PM – English Mass (students attend with their families) 
 
RE 2025-26 CALENDAR:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pL99SPGcIRIXqi8cFcm-EeZTk3-Q9g4U/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115472297736729772437&rtpof=true&sd=true
 
REGISTRATION FORM:
Please use the link below to complete the Google registration form for your child(ren). Please complete a separate Google form for each child. Registration is ongoing but preferred by Saturday, 9/13/25, or earlier. 
 
FEES:
Fees include the RE Registration Fee + the 자모회비/RE Mother’s Association Fee for the cost of lunch (details below). Payments may be made by check or cash in-person at the Religious Education office. (Online payment is not offered; we apologize for any inconvenience.) Checks may be made out to “SFKCC” and the memo section should include the names of children being registered.
 
RE Registration Fee: $25 per child
                         +
자모회비/Mother’s Association Fee: $50 per child
 
TOTAL FEES for RE + 자모회:
1 child: $75
2 children: $150
3 children: $200

Upcoming Dates:

Sun. 2/22 – RE Class #13. RE confessions begin.

Sun. 3/1 – No RE (church parking lot in use at 10am)

Sun. 3/8 – RE Class #14

Sun. 3/15 – RE Class #15

Sun. 3/22 – RE Class #16

Sun. 3/29 – No RE (Spring Break)

Sun. 4/5 – No RE (Spring Break)

RE 2025-26 Calendar 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pL99SPGcIRIXqi8cFcm-EeZTk3-Q9g4U/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115472297736729772437&rtpof=true&sd=true

High School Confirmation Program

Confirmation Coordinator: Mr. Jung Woo Suh

Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for high school students is a two-year process. Regular attendance at Sunday Mass and Sunday Youth Group classes is expected. The Sacrament will be conferred at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Gardena at the end of the two years. All students in high school may participate.

CONFIRMATION MASS: TBD

Registration Fee: $30 per year

To register or for more information please contact sfkccre@gmail.com

English Mass – Sundays @ 12:00 pm

Please join us!

Confession in English is available before 12:00 pm Mass by request. To schedule Confession or for more information, contact sfkccre@gmail.com. 

RE Volunteers Needed

We are seeking volunteer catechists and helpers for our Religious Education program. Are you interested in sharing your faith with our youth or just looking for a way to serve God in our community? Please contact Cindy Moon at sfkccre@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.

Volunteers will be required to complete a three-hour VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training as well as fingerprinting, as mandated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Thank you and God bless you!