Sacramental Schedule

The Church typically opens by 7:30 a.m. and closes around 7 p.m. But times may vary because of variations in the Pastor's schedule and the occasional inability to obtain help in locking the church at night.

The Confession Schedule continues

Sacrament of Penance:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45 am – 8:15 am (No Confessions on Holy Days and civil holidays)
Saturday afternoon: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Expanded schedule for Advent and Lent

All Day Eucharistic Adoration
Every Wednesday: 1 pm through Thursday morning, 8:30 am
Every First Friday: 9 am through Saturday morning, 8:30 am

Mass Schedule:
Sunday: 8 am 10 am 12 Noon*
*Novus Ordo Latin Mass

Saturday: 8:30 am & 5:30 pm Vigil Mass

Weekdays: 8:30 am, (Wednesdays: 12:15 pm)

Holydays (except Christmas): 8:30 am & 7 pm

Although the regular weekday Mass schedule is solidly in place, since this is a one-priest parish, there may be times when Mass cancellations are necessary. Please register here if you attend weekday Masses and want to receive cancellation notifications and other updates as opportune. We will not abuse your contact information. Click here

(Note: After clicking the weekday Mass registration link above, please scroll to the bottom right of the page and replace the "0" with a "1" to proceed.)

Religious Education

Updated: August 2023

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DECLARATION ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION GRAVISSIMUM EDUCATIONIS

Program Overview

At Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, faith formation classes are encouraged for all children in first grade through high school who attend non-Catholic schools. Please use the information contained on this website for further details about class schedules, curriculum, and Sacrament preparation.

Contact: Office of Religious Education

703.759.3530

stcatherinesreoffice@gmail.com

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The CCD program begins Monday evening, September 18, 2023

2023-2024 Classes:

Grades 1-7 will be using the Faith & Life On-line Program supplemented with in-person cluster meetings (see clusters and schedule below) on Monday nights from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm in the parish hall.

Grade 8 will meet in person Mondays from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm in the Padre Pio Meeting Room underneath the Rectory.

September 18 (No Class 9/11 - Confirmation Mass and No Class 9/25 FFX Holiday)
October 2, 16, 23 (No Class 10/9 Columbus Day)
November 13, 20, (No Class 11/6 FFX Holiday and No Class 11/27 Thanksgiving)
December 4, 11, (No Class on 12/18 and 12/25 Christmas Break)
January 8, 22, 29 (No Class 1/1 New Year’s Day and No Class 1/15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
February 5, 12, 26 (No Class 2/19 President’s Day
March 4, 11, 18, (No Class 3/25 Easter Break)
April 8, 15, 22, 29 (No Class 4/1 Easter Break)
May 6, 13, 20

High School Apologetics Course will be meeting in person starting Tuesday, September 26, 2023 and will be meeting in the Padre Pio Hall (basement of the rectory). See High School Options tab for more information.

Clusters and Schedules

Cluster 1: Grades 1, 2, & 3
Cluster 2: Grades 4 & 5
Cluster 3: Grades 6 & 7

Cluster Schedule:
Meet at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall: Decade of the Rosary – led by a catechist
6:10 pm to 6:30 pm: Priest (or catechist) gives a catechetical talk in church.
6:30 pm to 6:45 pm: Socialization in Parish Hall
(Priest hears Confessions until 7 pm or longer if required.)
6:50 pm to 7:15 pm: Catechist gives a catechetical talk in Parish Hall.

Cluster Meeting Dates:

Clusters 1, 2, & 3 (All Grades and Parent(s) meet on Monday, September 18th, 2023 for a kick-off meeting from 6:00pm - 7:15pm.

Cluster 1: Grades 1, 2 & 3 Cluster 2: Grades 4 & 5   Cluster 3: Grades 6 & 7
September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023
October 2, 2023 October 16, 2023 October 23, 2023
October 30, 2023 November 13, 2023 November 20, 2023
December 4, 2023 December 11, 2023 January 8, 2024
January 22, 2024 January 29, 2024 February 5, 2024
February 12, 2024 February 26, 2024 March 4, 2024
March 11, 2024       March 18, 2024 April 8, 2024
April 15, 2024      April 22, 2024    April 29, 2024
May 6, 2024 May 13, 2024 May 20, 2024

Penance and First Holy Communion 2024

There will be two special meetings held for Parents of First Communicants
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (Parents Only) 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 (1st Penance Parent/Child Meeting) 6:00pm -7:00pm

First Penance: Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 9 am following the 8:30 am Mass

First Holy Communion Practice: Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

First Holy Communion: Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 12:00 Mass.

More information and the registration form can be found in the First Penance and First Holy Communion Tab on the website.

Click here for CCD Registration

Click here to Register as a Volunteer Catechist

Forms required for First Holy Communion:

1. Baptism certificate (from your records)

2. Click here for First Holy Communion Data Form 2024

Forms required for Confirmation 2024:

1. Baptism certificate (from your records)

2. Click here for Confirmation Data Form Fall of 2024