Children's Ministries

Let the children come to me and do not hinder them. It is to just such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs. Mark 10: 13-16

The following Children’s Ministry programs are available through St. Simon Catholic Parish.
If you are interested in becoming a catechist for our Children’s Ministry, please contact the Director of Children’s Faith Formation.
You may also visit the Children’s Ministry Online Calendar.
Children’s Faith Formation
Sacramental Preparation | Liturgical Programs | Catholic Scouting

Catechetical Programs

Nursery during 9:00am Mass

St. Simon Nursery in the Jude Room in the Parish Center is for children 18 months old to 3 years old by the first Nursery session August 18, 2019. Nursery is open from 8:50am to 10:10am through the first Sunday in June 2020. Tammy Mongelli may be reached at nursery@stsimon.org.

Children’s Faith Formation for PreK through 6 years old (CGS)

Children’s Faith Formation for Pre-School (CFF-PS) or the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a God-readiness program for children ages three (3) to six (6) years old. Sessions are held on Sunday mornings from 8:55am-11:10am. The program begins in mid-September and continues through the end of May. For more information, please see the CGS page.

Contact

Sr. Mary-Han Nguyen, OP
Director of Children’s Faith Formation

mhnguyen@stsimon.org
650-967-8311, ext 32

Children’s Faith Formation

Children’s Faith Formation for primary grades is a faith formation program for children in grades 1-5. Sessions are held on Sundays from 10:00 – 11:10am or Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:15pm. The program begins in September and continues through May. For more information, please see the link for CFF PreK-Grade 5.

Contact

Sr. Mary-Han Nguyen, OP
Director of Children’s Faith Formation

mhnguyen@stsimon.org
650-967-8311, ext 32

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a one-week summer camp open to children entering Kindergarten through grade 6. Counselor positions are available for students entering grades 7 and older.The annual camp is a fantastic leadership opportunity for our youth and is a sought-after volunteer experience. For more information, please see the Vacation Bible School page.

Contact

vbs@stsimon.org
Vacation Bible School

Sacramental Preparation

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is normally a two-year process beginning in 1st grade. All 2nd-grade students registered in St. Simon Parish School or CFF are considered candidates for First Eucharist.

Contact

Sr. Mary-Han Nguyen, OP Director of Children’s Faith Formation mhnguyen@stsimon.org

650-967-8311, ext 32

Confirmation

Preparation for Confirmation is normally a two-year process beginning in 7th grade. All students registered in St. Simon Parish School 8th grade or MS YM 8th grade are considered candidates for Confirmation. Eighth grade students not attending St. Simon Parish School will meet separately during the regularly scheduled MS YM sessions between January and May in immediate preparation for Confirmation. If you are in high school and seeking the sacrament of Confirmation, you should be registered in the HS YM program and will need to contact the Youth Ministry office to obtain information about immediate preparation for Confirmation.

Contact

Aline Santos
Confirmation Coordinator asantos@stsimon.org
650-967-8311 x31

RCIA for Children

Children over the age of 7 who are not baptized or catechized, or who are 3rd grade and older seeking the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist, must make special arrangements with the Children’s Ministry office.

Contact

Sr. Mary-Han Nguyen, OP Director of Children’s Faith Formation
mhnguyen@stsimon.org
650-967-8311, ext 32

Liturgical Programs

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Children’s Liturgy of the Word meets on Sundays during the 9:00am Mass. Children in grades K-4are encouraged to hear the Word of God at their own level. There is no registration for this program and children are welcome to bring their friends and family to join in hearing God’s Word. Children attend Mass with their parents and are dismissed following the Opening Prayers to return during the Prayers of the Faithful.

Contact

Sr. Mary-Han Nguyen, OP
Director of Children’s Faith Formation

mhnguyen@stsimon.org
650-967-8311, ext 32

Children’s Choir

The Children’s Choir, open to all students in grades 1-8, serves the parish community as dedicated music ministers throughout the school year. Through song, sign language, liturgical movement and reverence, the children strive to not perform, but to serve as role models to the assembly, to lead them in sung prayer and to enhance worship.

Contact & Links

Music Coordinator

sfitzgerald@stsimon.org
650-967-8311

Altar Server Training

Children in fifth grade and above are invited to the ministry of altar serving. Those who feel called to this ministry attend several training sessions throughout the year, shadow experienced Altar Servers, and are then scheduled during regular Sunday liturgies. If you or your child are interested in serving in this ministry, or would like more information, please visit the Altar Servers page.

Contact & Links

Suzanne Fitzgerald
Liturgy Director
liturgy@stsimon.org
650-967-8311, ext. 21
Altar Servers

Eucharistic Minister and Lector Training

Fully initiated Catholics of all ages are welcome to volunteer in the ministry of Lector or Eucharistic Minister during our daily or Sunday liturgies. For more information, please see the Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors pages.

Contact & Links

Suzanne Fitzgerald
Liturgy Director
liturgy@stsimon.org
650-967-8311, ext. 21
Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors

Catholic Scouting

Scouting for Boys and Girls

Scouting is a marvelous way for the youth of our parish to be involved in their community. St. Simon Catholic Parish is home to nearly 200 active Catholic Scouts, including Boy Scout Troop 103, Cub Scout Pack 103, and six active Girl Scout troops. For more information, please visit the Scouting pages.

Contact & Links

Suzanne Fitzgerald
Liturgy Director
liturgy@stsimon.org
650-967-8311, ext. 21
Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors

St. Simon Parish Youth Council

Youth Council to learn more about how to get involved in our Parish Youth Council. This is an advisory council to the pastor and program leaders who plan and implement our programs for parish youth.