At Holy Cross, Religious Education is an exceptionally important ministry and affords a wide variety of opportunities for almost every parishioner to serve and to learn.

Marylee Nambu is Director of Religious Education and Faith Formation.  She can be reached at 529-0283 or mnambu@holycross-moorpark.org. 

Duane Morningred is our leader of Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA).  OCIA@holycross-moorpark.org. 

The Confirmation Process is a minimum of two years for teens and is open to students entering ninth grade to eleventh grade. During the first year, candidates must also attend a one-day retreat and at least six Youth Ministry events. During the second year, candidates must attend a weekend retreat, usually in February, and at least four Youth Ministry events in addition to the preparation sessions. Candidates must also complete eight hours of community service during each year of the process. The sacrament of Confirmation is conferred in May. For further information please contact Julie Cleary at 529-0283. She can be reached also at jcleary@holycross-moorpark.org

Adult Formation classes are held weekly.  These sessions include a track for OCIA as well as for those adults seeking to receive their First Communion and/or the sacrament of Confirmation.  The sessions begin in September and go through the end of January except for the OCIA track which extends until the Easter Vigil.  These sessions are also open to anyone who is simply seeking a greater adult knowledge of his/her faith. For further information please contact Duane Morningred. He can be reached at OCIA@holycross-moorpark.org

“Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church He founded.  Through education the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translated this proclamation into action.” To Teach as Jesus Did, 1972, #7