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Those preparing for marriage
Contact the parish office at least six months before the intended wedding.
Religious Education
Marriage & Family Formation
Catholic formation for marriage and family life
Program overview
Catholic marriage and family life at St. Mary, Star of the Sea.
The Catholic Church calls the family the domestic church. Those preparing for Matrimony at St. Mary are asked to contact the parish office at least six months prior to the intended wedding.
Baptism of children also requires preparation for parents and godparents. Call the office so we can walk with your household.
Who it's for
A place at the table.
Couples, parents, and families of the parish.
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Married couples
The sacrament of marriage is lived in the parish through prayer, the Mass, and the support of the community.
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Parents and families
Parents are the first teachers of the faith. Children's Religious Education is meant to support the home.
What you'll learn
Class topics.
The Church's teaching on marriage and the family, as this parish accompanies couples and households.
For a wedding date or baptismal preparation, begin with a call to the parish office.
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The sacrament of marriage
The covenant of man and woman in Christ.
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The domestic church
Prayer, mercy, and faith in the home.
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Family and the Mass
Worshiping together as a household.
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Raising children in the faith
Parents as first catechists.
Class schedule
When we gather.
Contact the office at least six months before a wedding. Office hours are Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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.
| Date | Time | Topic | Location | Catechist |
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| August | Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays) | Registration begins in August Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com. If you are new to the parish, please call the office. | Parish Office, 1465 Grand Avenue | Marty Dursse |
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
Registration
Registration begins in August. Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com.
Office hours
Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays).
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
Call the parish office at (503) 325-3671 at least six months before a wedding. For children's formation, registration begins in August.
The parish office and Religious Education will help you take the next step.
Quaerite et invenietis
Begin with a conversation.
Tell us which program you are asking about. The first step is simply to be in touch.
Or write to us on the contact page.