Welcome
to the
Welcome
to the
Catholic Community of
St. Peter and St. Paul
9135 Banyan St | Alta Loma, Ca 91737
Phone: 909.987.9312 Fax: 909.980.9404
Programs
The names of the directors of these programs (and how to reach them) are listed on the Ministries page.
Baptisms (additional information is available on the
Boy Scouts of America
The traditional Boy Scouts of America program has a special St.
Peter and St. Paul troop established in the parish under the direction
of parish members.
Cub Scout Troop #655. Boy Scout Troop #655.
Marriage Preparation (Additional information is
available on the Sacraments page)
The parish community wishes to create an environment for weddings that
will reflect the Catholic Christian traditions of the Faith. The entire
Marriage Preparation Team believes that the wedding is for a day, and
the marriage is for a lifetime. They strive to provide a perfect day for
the bride and groom.
The Diocese of San Bernardino requires at least a six month period of preparation for marriage. The period commences from the time of the first appointment with a priest or deacon of the parish. No wedding date can be set until the initial meeting has taken place. At St. Peter and St. Paul Parish, the prescribed program requires approximately four months to complete. During the preparation period, the couple meets with a Team Couple trained in the Evenings for the Engaged Program (Sadlier) for six evenings. Interspersed are meetings with the priest or deacon who will perform the wedding, as well as a Wedding Rehearsal Couple who assist the young couple with the details of the sacramental celebration and the wedding day itself. The sessions with the Preparation Team Couple are conducted in their home at a time convenient for both the Team Couple and the engaged couple.
Part of the preparation period is an engaged couples retreat and a
betrothal ceremony at the end of the day-long workshops of the Saturday
retreat. This ceremony is a formal promise that the engaged couple make
to each other before the gathered congregation, allowing the community
of St. Peter and St. Paul to be their witness, and to request their
prayers for a spiritual preparation and a lifetime of commitment to each
other. Additional information is available on the
Pre-School and Kindergarten call (909) 987-7908 and please see the Pre-School page.
Religious Education (grades 1-6) (909) 980-9423 or (909) 987-9312
ext 232 or please explore the
Retrouvaille
Is your marriage in trouble? Would you like to save it?
Retrouvaille is a three month program for married couples who feel
anxious about their marriage relationship; who feel alone or distant
from their partner; who feel disillusioned or bored in their marriage;
who don't know how to communicate; who are experiencing stress or
conflict; who are frustrated, hurt or angry with their partner;
who don't know how to change their situation; who are separated or
divorced and want to get back together. The program meets on a
weekend and then there are bi-monthly follow up talks. Call for
the next weekend that will be held. More information is also available
on our website:
www.retrouvaille.org. Retrouvaille can help you and your
spouse find the love you thought was lost. For confidential
inquiries and more information please call 1-800-470-2230 or (323)
254-6169. You will automatically be connected to the program
nearest you. Para informacion en espanol llame al: (909) 476-0366
o al (323) 344-9417
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
This program is a restoration of the ancient practice of initiation
in to the Catholic Church, known as the Catechumenate. It is a process
of discerning and ritualizing the stages of conversion, leading to
sacramental initiation through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation
and Eucharist, celebrated at the Easter Vigil service. The candidates
and the Catechumens are led through a formal, regular, weekly program of
catechesis that explains the Catholic Faith, promotes community among
the Sponsors (those already Catholic who act as support and guides) and
those approaching the Faith (the Inquirers, the Candidates, the
Catechumens). This process is not just a personal journey for converts.
It is a community journey. By the community’s example and through their
support of, and ministry to the Catechumens as sponsors, Godparents, and
witnesses, the RCIA serves to revive the missionary spirit and personal
spirituality of all the faithful.
The Christian Initiation Team of St. Peter & St. Paul would like to extend an invitation to all who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church. We are a welcoming community of believers who are anxious to share our faith. We would like to introduce you to others who are inquiring about our church, as well as those who have already chosen to walk a journey of faith towards the Easter sacraments. We also invite members of St. Peter & St. Paul, who are fully initiated in the church, to come and see what a rewarding experience it can be to sponsor a catechumen or candidate. All are welcome on Tuesday evenings. We meet in the parish hall dining room from 7:30PM - 9:30PM. For more information on the process, please call the parish office at 987-9312 ext. 221
Scripture Study Please explore the Please explore the
Youth Ministry (Jr and Sr High) (909) 987-9312 ext 300 or
please explore the (Jr and Sr High) (909) 987-9312 ext 300 or
please explore the
Sick Calls - please call the parish office when a parishioner is in hospital, ext. 221.