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OCIA

Religious Education

Class schedules.

Registration begins in August. Weekly OCIA classes begin in the Fall. Call the parish office for the current meeting day and time.

Program

OCIA

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Classes are weekly and begin in the Fall. Call (503) 325-3671 for the current meeting day and time.

  • August 16Sunday

    Religious Education registration begins

    Time
    Location
    Parish Office, 1465 Grand Avenue
    Catechist
    Marty Dursse, Director of Religious Education
    Notes
    Religious Education registration begins
  • September 6Sunday

    Final day for registration

    Time
    Location
    Parish Office, 1465 Grand Avenue
    Catechist
    Marty Dursse, Director of Religious Education
    Notes
    Final day for registration
  • September 13Sunday

    Welcome & Introduction to OCIA / Faith Journey (Liguori Inquiry Q1)

    Time
    Weekly
    Location
    St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue
    Catechist
    Religious Education Office
    Notes
    First day of classes
  • September 16Wednesday

    What Is Faith? (Liguori Inquiry Q2)

    Time
    Weekly
    Location
    St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue
    Catechist
    Religious Education Office
    Notes
    OCIA
  • September 17Thursday

    Introduction to Prayer & Faith Basics

    Time
    Weekly
    Location
    St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue
    Catechist
    Religious Education Office
    Notes
    OCIC
  • September 19Saturday

    Catechist retreat & training

    Time
    Location
    St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue
    Catechist
    Marty Dursse, Director of Religious Education
    Notes
    Catechist retreat & training
  • September 20Sunday

    The Trinity (God the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit) (Liguori Inquiry Q3)

    Time
    Weekly
    Location
    St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue
    Catechist
    Religious Education Office
    Notes
    All Classes
  • September 22Tuesday

    Parent Religious Education Orientation

    Time
    7:00 p.m.
    Location
    St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue
    Catechist
    Marty Dursse, Director of Religious Education
    Notes
    Parent Religious Education Orientation
  • September 23Wednesday

    Who Is Jesus Christ? (Liguori Inquiry Q4)

    Time
    Weekly
    Location
    St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue
    Catechist
    Religious Education Office
    Notes
    OCIA
  • September 24Thursday

    The Holy Trinity

    Time
    Weekly
    Location
    St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue
    Catechist
    Religious Education Office
    Notes
    OCIC

Program

Adult Faith Formation

View the Adult Faith Formation page

Registration begins in August. Call the office for current adult gatherings.

  • 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.

Program

Youth Religious Education

View the Youth Religious Education page

Youth Group follows First Communion. Registration begins in August. Call the office for gathering times.

  • 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.

Program

Sacramental Preparation

View the Sacramental Preparation page

Registration begins in August. Call the office for current sacramental-preparation gatherings.

  • 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.

Program

Children's Faith Formation

View the Children's Faith Formation page

Registration begins in August. Call the office for class times.

  • 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.

Program

Confirmation Preparation

View the Confirmation Preparation page

Confirmation occurs every two years. Registration begins in August. Call the office for the current cycle.

  • 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.

Program

First Communion Preparation

View the First Communion Preparation page

Registration begins in August. Call the office for class times.

  • 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.

Program

Marriage & Family Formation

View the Marriage & Family Formation page

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.

Program

Other Classes & Parish Education

View the Other Classes & Parish Education page

Registration for Religious Education begins in August. Call the office about other studies.

  • 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.

Quaerite et invenietis

Questions about a class?

Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com. If you are new to the parish, please call the office.

Contact the parish

Or write to us on the contact page.