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  • serra catechetical institute / Instituto catequético Serra

    • The Serra Catechetical Institute (SCI) is a one-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 *OCTOBER 11, 2025*. The full cost of this year-long course is $500, which includes the $100 required deposit. 

      The 2025 program runs October 2025 through November 2026, meeting one Saturday per month from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Holy Names High School (Oakland).

      Mandatory in-person first session: October 11, 2025
      Mandatory in-person retreat: June 13, 2026* (date subject to change).
    • Contact Us

      • Scarlett Salaverria
        Coordinator, Catechetical Formation & OCIA
        510-267-8370
        ssalaverriaoakdiocese.org
      • Jean Evans
        Office Manager, Faith Formation & Evangelization
        510-267-8357
        jevansoakdiocese.org
  • 2025 sci registration / inscripciones para ics 2025

    • The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
      • You must submit your non-refundable course deposit in order to secure your spot. Your remaining balance must be paid in full by May 15, 2026.
        Financial assistance is available upon request.


        Depósito no-reembolsable de $100 para registrarse
        El próximo ciclo comienza 11 de octubre de 2025
        Balance pagado en su totalidad en 15 de mayo de 2026
        Asistencia financiera disponible a petición.
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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 $100 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 $100, 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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    • CLASS CALENDAR

      Oct. 11, 2025 - Classes Begin
        8:30 a.m. at Holy Names School, Oakland
      Nov. 8, 2025
      No class in December
      Jan. 10, 2026
      Feb. 7, 2026
      March 14, 2026
      April 11, 2026
      May 16, 2026
      June 13, 2026 - Mandatory in-person retreat
      No class in July
      Aug. 8, 2026
      Sept. 12, 2026
      Oct. 10, 2026
      Nov. 14, 2026 - Graduation

    • quick links

      • SCI Registation Form (Downloadable format) / Forma de Registro
      • Already Registered? Make your SCI Program Fee Payment(s) Here
  • 2025-2026 Program info / información del programa, 2025-2026

    • When & Where / ¿Cuándo y Dónde?
      • The course begins October 11, 2025. Classes are one Saturday per month beginning with parish morning Mass at 8:30 a.m. and run until
        2 p.m. Classes will be held at Holy Names High School, Oakland. All registrants MUST attend the first session, October 11,  in-person, and the retreat on June 13, 2026. Registrations are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis until the class is full.

        Cost: $500
         Nonrefundable Deposit: $100

        Last day to submit full course fee: May 15, 2026

        Class Calendar (dates subject to change):
        Oct. 11, 2025 - Classes begin
           8:30 a.m. at Holy Names School, Oakland
        Nov. 8, 2025
        No class in December
        Jan. 10, 2026
        Feb. 7, 2026
        March 14, 2026
        April 11, 2026
        May 16, 2026
        June 13, 2026 - Mandatory in-person retreat
        No class in July
        August 8, 2026
        Sept. 12, 2026
        Oct. 10, 2026
        Nov. 14, 2026 - Graduation

        ¿Cuándo y Dónde?
        Las clases comienzan en octubre del 2025. Las clases son un sábado por mes. Las clases se reunirán en Holy Names High School, Oakland. Comienzan con la misa de la mañana y duran hasta las 2 p.m.. Todos los matriculados, tienen la obligación de asistir a la primera sesión, 11 de octubre, en Holy Names, Oakland, y el retiro en 13 de junio de 2026.  

        Costo: $500
         Depósito de $100

        Balance pagado en su totalidad en 15 de mayo de 2026

         Calendario de Clases (fechas sujetas a cambios)

        Octubre 11, 2025 - Clases inician
        Noviembre 8, 2025
        Diciembre  - No Clases 
        Enero 10, 2026
        Febrero 7, 2026
        Marzo 14, 2026
        Abril 11, 2026
        Mayo 16, 2026
        Junio 13, 2026 - retiro mandatorio
        Julio -  No Clases 
        Agosto 8, 2026
        Septiembre 12, 2026
        Octubre 10, 2026
        Noviembre 14, 2026 - Graduación

    • Attendance Policy / Reglas de Asistencia
      • The attendance policy for certification allows no more than three 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 tres (3) 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 $100 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 $100, 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 May 15, 2026.

        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 15 de mayo, 2026. 

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