Teaching

Adult Faith Formation

Adult Faith Formation covers all adult education and faith formation programs.That includes classes, workshops, Scripture Study programs,  Women’s Retreat Program, and Adult Confirmation Preparation.
Contact: Parish Office  Email: parishoffice@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-0600

Book Club

The St. Joan of Arc Book Club meets monthly to discuss books that have Catholic themes.  We read both fiction and non-fiction.  The book group is a way to meet others in the community, learn a little about our Catholic faith, and stretch our mind. We usually meet on the third Thursday of the month at 9:45 a.m. during the school year.  Look for upcoming boos and meeting dates in the bulletin.  People are welcome to join at any time.
Contact: Meg Monaghan  Email: mmonaghan@pacbell.net  Phone: 925-803-8830

Catholics at Work

Is a fellowship of individuals who strive to live their Catholic Faith and values in the day to day realities of the workplace.  Monthly breakfast meetings, with inspirational Catholic speakers, provide members with the opportunity to grow in their understanding of the Catholic Faith, to be encouraged to apply their principles in the workplace, and to network with fellow Catholics.  The meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month (excluding Jan, June, July and Aug) at the Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville.  Mass is offered at 6:30 a.m. and the meeting goes from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Contact: Attila Bardos  Email: attilab@sbcglobal.net  Phone: 925-736-1304

Catholic Coming Home

Catholics Coming Home is an 8 week program which assists people who wish to return to the church.  The program covers the church, its mission, is pilgrimage, and the Second Vatican Council.  It also has been a pathway for many to address personal issues such as divorce, abortion, and marital problems.
Contact:  Parish Office  Email: parishoffice@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-0600

Ecumenical Bible Study

The Ecumenical Bible Study was organized many years ago when individual faiths didn’t have their own studies.  Our guide is the “Little Rock Scripture Study” and since it is constantly being revised, there is always new materiel.  Each semester we pick a new series.  It involves a section of scripture and a study guide with questions.  Sessions are about 90 minutes on Wednesday mornings from 9:45-11:45 a.m. in the multipurpose room.
Contact: Rita Lindner  Email: rklindner@sbcglobal.net  Phone: 925-820-7985

Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry at St. Joan of Arc is a dynamic, exciting ministry that seeks to bring our teens into deeper relationship with God and our Catholic community. We offer the following:

EDGE

Edge is our youth ministry for 7th and 8th graders.  It is a weekly youth group that meets Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. in the gym.  Teen and adult group leaders facilitate discussion on the topic of the day, helping our 7th and 8th graders to make our faith their own.  Adult and Teen volunteers needed.
Contact: Gina McCormick  Email: gmccormick@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4720

LIGHT

LIGHT welcomes all high school students!  We meet Monday nights during the school year from 7-8:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room.  Teen and Adult leaders engage teenagers in activities and discussions that deepen our understanding of ourselves and our faith.  LIGHT also sponsors three weekend retreats each year, which offer incredible opportunities to learn about faith and to experience it!

Adult volunteers are needed.

Contact: Mary Machi  Email: mmachi@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4720

Confirmation

The confirmation program is open to juniors and seniors in high-school who have completed the prerequisites, which include consistent attendance at two semesters of LIGHT, one parish retreat, and 20 hours of service.  The Confirmation program includes attendance at the Confirmation retreat day and all small group sessions, as well as an evening of reflection.
Contact: Bob Cummings  Email: bcummings@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4720

SALT

The Student Action Leadership Team consists of high school students who meet regularly to plan LIGHT Nights, and are committed to serve the high school community through retreats, outreach, liturgy, service and socials.  SALT members team with adult leaders to facilitate the small groups at LIGHT Nights.
Contact: Mary Machi  Email: mmachi@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4720

High School Musicals

Each Year the High School Youth Ministry program puts on a musical for the whole parish.  The cast and crew are high school students and members of our parish community.  Auditions are usually held in December and the musical is presented in the spring.  All high school students are welcome to try out and adult volunteers are needed.
Contact: Bob Cummings  Email: bcummings@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4720

Youth Mass Committee

M2: Mass and a Meal, is offered to our teens and their families the 2nd Sunday of each month at 5:30pm.  The committee meets 4-6 times each year to plan exciting, teen-friendly liturgies!
Contact: Mary Machi  Email: mmachi@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4720

Men’s Bible Study

The Saturday Men’s Bible Group meets for one hour every Saturday morning to read, discuss and pray the bible, fellowship and partake in action projects.  The group follows “God’s Word Today” which leads us through alternating months on Books of the Old Testament, Books of the New Testament, and tropical spiritual subjects.

Contact: Jim Noe  Email: jlnoe@sbcglobal.net  Phone: 925-743-0893

Pre-Baptism Team

The Pre-Baptism Team is a ministry of welcoming, education and sharing.  Our primary job is to aid parents and godparents in the preparation of Baptism for their children.  We facilitate two meetings each month.  We have a team of couples so that the time commitment is usually hosting a meeting once every other month.
Contact: Fr. Ian Mendoza  Email: imendoza@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-0600

RCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process through with interested adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life.  Meetings are on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Maureen Tiffany  Email: mtiffany@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4710

Religious Education

The Religious Education/Faith Formation Program offers weekly classes October through April.  The program follows the SRVUSD holiday calendar.  Children in Kindergarten through Grade 3 meet in small groups for one hour each week.  Classes are held after school Monday through Thursday.  Many volunteer catechists are need to work with the children.  The time commitment is one hour of actual class time and whatever preparation time would be needed to get ready for each class.

Pre-K Programs

 

Little Angels Childcare

Little Angels is a drop-in childcare program available during the 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM Mass on most Sundays, excluding holiday weekends.  The program is offered to parishioners with babies and toddlers who are walking up to 3 1/2 years old.  Little Angels provides a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children to explore age appropriate toys and activities.  A snack and drink is also provided.  Parent volunteers are asked to assist our childcare staff as needed.  Registration is required.

Contact: Jamie Ingrassia at jingrassia@sjasr.org (925) 830-0600

 

Little Saints Sunday School

 

Little Saints is a Sunday School classroom program that provides a fun, loving and enriching atmosphere for preschool children to experience God and God’s love.  We use an experiential approach to convey the message of the Sunday Gospel reading through stories, songs, puppets, crafts, and prayer.  The program is designed for preschoolers aged 3 ½ to 5 years old.  All children must be potty trained.  Little Saints is offered two to three Sundays a month during the 9:00AM and 10:30 AM Mass.  Volunteer teachers and parent helpers are needed for the continued success of this program.  Pre-registration is required.

Contact: Jamie Ingrassia at jingrassia@sjasr.org (925) 830-0600

The ROCK

The ROCK is a special program designed for 4th and 5th graders.  It follows the model of large group instruction with small group discussions, games, skits, videos and prayers.  The ROCK meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m from late September to April.  Adult and teen facilitators are needed for small groups.  We need 18 to 20 adults and teens.
Contact: Maureen Tiffany  Email: mtiffany@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4710

BLAST

Sixth graders are a unique group of kids with their own distinct personalities and needs.   BLAST is a 6th grade youth group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the multipurpose room.  Our focus at BLAST is on building a relationship with Jesus and the Church Community, while emphasizing the importance of the Ten Commandments in our everyday life.  The kids learn about their faith through large and small group discussions, games, skits, videos and prayers.  Adult and teen leaders are essential to the program.
Contact: Marcela Kamp  Email: mkamp@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4710

Vocation Bible School [VBS]

VBS is a program that takes place during summer vacation.  It is usually the last full week in June.  The program is geared to those going into Kindergarten through Grade Six.  It is based on either the Old or New Testament with games, crafts, snacks, stories and music to fit the theme.  Teens from Grade 7 to 12 serve as counselors and session leaders.  Adults are needed to direct each area.  The time commitment for teens is (2) two hour prep workshops, 4 hours of decorating the week prior and about 4 hours per day of the week of VBS.  Adults time commitment is whatever time it takes them to prepare their sessions, plus the week of VBS and usually one time to work with teens at a workshop preparation.
Contact: Maureen Tiffany  Email: mtiffany@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4710

Whole Community Catechesis

As an alternative to or in addition to weekly Faith Formation classes, we offer a program for the whole parish community.  Catechesis is not just for children.  Once a month families, singles, couples without children come together to share faith and learn about God, the church and each other.  This group meets monthly on a scheduled Sunday from September to may.  The program goes from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m.  Facilitators are needed for the children’s grade level groups.  The time commitment for facilitators of the children is probably about 1 hour worth of preparation and adult small group preparation is about 30 minutes.  The commitment for those participating is to do homework to prepare for the next monthly meeting.
Contact: Maureen Tiffany  Email: mtiffany@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-4710

Young Adult Ministry

Young Adult Ministry is an outreach service to St. Joan of Arc Parish for women and men in their twenties and thirties, married and single.  Yong Adult Ministry has a very simple purpose-to put adults in contact with each other and to offer some alternatives to what is experienced in our culture. We want our young adults to come together, have a good time, be social, celebrate life, talk with one another, be involved in programs of service to the parish and to the needy in our society.

Contact: Fr. Ian Mendoza  Email: imendoza@sjasr.org  Phone: 925-830-0600