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  • serra catechetical institute / Instituto catequético Serra

    • The Serra Catechetical Institute (SCI) is a 1-year formation process for parish and Catholic school catechists, parents, and all adults who want to know their Catholic faith better and be able to hand it on more effectively. Participants will receive a solid introduction to the Catholic faith in 60 hours of basic catechetical formation, including:

      • Spiritual development (our own relationship with Jesus),
      • Doctrinal formation (sacraments, creed, and morality), and
      • Catechetical process and methodology (how to teach the faith).

      Students who complete the program will be eligible to receive the Basic California Catechist Certificate.

      Our next program begins *FEBRUARY 18, 2023. Details and registration available below.
      *updated program start date

      Instituto Catequético Serra

    • Contact Us

      • Scarlett Salaverria
        Coordinator, Catechetical Formation
        ssalaverriaoakdiocese.org
      • Jean Evans
        Office Manager, Faith Formation & Evangelization
        510-267-8357
        jevansoakdiocese.org
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  • 2023 SCI REGISTRATION /Registro del "SCI" para 2023

    • The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
      • * NOTE UPDATED PROGRAM START DATE

        Our next program begins *FEBRUARY 18, 2023*. The full cost of this course is $500. 

        The 2023 in-person course runs February through November, with a mandatory in-person first session on February 18 and a mandatory retreat on June 8 & 9. 

        The registration deadine is February 13. 
        Your non-refundable $200 course deposit must be submitted either online by Feb. 13 or in person on February 18 in order to secure your spot.
        Your remaining balance must be paid in full by April 22, 2023.

        El próximo ciclo comienza 18 de Febrero, 2023
        Costo: $500
        Depósito de $200 antes del 18 de febrero.
        Balance pagado en su totalidad en 22 de Abril, 2023
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      • Program Withdrawal & Refund Policy / Política de retiro y reembolso del programa del Instituto Catequético Serra
        • If you withdraw from the program up to sixty days after the class begins, you are eligible to receive a refund of any fees paid, minus a $200 non-reimbursable registration fee, and all associated credit card transaction fees. You also agree to return any unused books and pay for any books that you have marked on, or wish to keep.
           
          You also agree to inform the Coordinator of the program of any difficulty in meeting the required payments, and that you will make the necessary arrangements to remedy the situation.

          Procedimiento para Retirarse del Programa
          Si se retira del programa, hasta sesenta (60) días después de que comiencen las clases, usted es elegible para recibir un reembolso de cualquier costo pagado, menos la cuota de inscripción de $200, y todos los gastos administrativos de la tarjeta de crédito asociada con el pago. También usted acepta devolver los libros sin usar y tendrá que pagar por los libros que ha marcado, o que desee conservar. Asimismo, acepta informar a la Coordinadora del programa de cualquier dificultad en el cumplimiento de los pagos requeridos, y hacer los arreglos necesarios para remediar la situación.
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  • 2023 Program info / información del programa, 2023

    • When & Where / ¿Cuándo y Dónde?
      • There will be three cohorts in the 2023 session, which begins in January 2023. Classes are one Saturday per month beginning with parish morning Mass at 8:15 a.m.  and run until 2:00 p.m. New classes will be held at Holy Names High School, Oakland, Church of the Good Shepherd, Pittsburg, or Assumption Parish in San Leandro. All registrants, regardless of your selected primary attendance site, MUST attend the first sesión, January 14, at Holy Names High School, Oakland, and the retreat on June 9 and 10 at St Perpetua parish, Lafayette.

        Cost: $500
        Deposit amount: $200 (due by January 14)


        ¿Cuándo y Dónde?
        Las clases comienzan en enero del 2023. Las clases son un sábado por mes. Las clases se reunirán en Holy Names High School, Oakland, Parroquia del Buen Pastor, Pittsburg Parroquia de la Asunción, San Leandro. Comienzan con la misa de la mañana y duran hasta las 2:00 p.m.. Todos los matriculados, tienen la obligación de asistir a la primera sesión, 14 de enero, en Holy Names, Oakland, y el retiro Junio 9 y 10 en la parroquia de San Perpetua, Lafayette.  

        Costo: $500
        Depósito de $200 antes del 14 de enero. 

    • Attendance Policy / Reglas de Asistencia
      • The attendance policy for certification allows no more than two absences. Students who are interested in certification at the completion of the course must complete and turn in the specified make up work for all classes missed.

        Reglas de Asistencia
        La norma de asistencia para certificación permite no más de dos (2) faltas/ausencias. Los estudiantes que estén interesados en la certificación al terminar el curso, deben hacer y entregar las tareas asignadas para cumplir con todas las clases a las que faltaron.
         

    • Program Withdrawal & Refund Policy / Procedimiento para Retirarse del Programa
      • If you withdraw from the program up to sixty days after the class begins, you are eligible to receive a refund of any fees paid, minus a $200 non- reimbursable registration fee, and all associated credit card transaction fees. You also agree to return any unused books and pay for any books that you have marked on, or wish to keep.
         
        You also agree to inform the Coordinator of the program of any difficulty in meeting the required payments, and that you will make the necessary arrangements to remedy the situation.

        Procedimiento para Retirarse del Programa
        Si se retira del programa, hasta sesenta (60) días después de que comiencen las clases, usted es elegible para recibir un reembolso de cualquier costo pagado, menos la cuota de inscripción de $200, y todos los gastos administrativos de la tarjeta de crédito asociada con el pago. También usted acepta devolver los libros sin usar y tendrá que pagar por los libros que ha marcado, o que desee conservar.
        Asimismo, acepta informar a la Coordinadora del programa de cualquier dificultad en el cumplimiento de los pagos requeridos, y hacer los arreglos necesarios para remediar la situación.

    • Payment Policy / Plan de Pago
      • All payments are due no later than the first day of class via check or online registration payment, unless you have received a scholarship or have made payment arrangements. Scholarship or payment arrangements are due at the beginning of class, and final payment due no later than March 2023.

        Plan de Pago
        Todos los pagos deben de hacerse no más tarde del primer día de clase por cheque o por pago de inscripción en línea, a menos que haya recibido una beca o haya hecho arreglos de pagos. Beca o arreglos de pago se deben de pagar al inicio de las clases, y el pago final se debe de pagar en su totalidad no más tarde que Marzo, 2023.
         

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