All catechists are invited to the diocese’s Commissioning Mass / Misa de Envío, which is held annually in San Diego and in the Imperial Valley.
At these bilingual Masses, our catechists publicly commit to their service, receive a blessing and are empowered by God’s grace to fulfill their duties to pass on our faith.
These Masses take place before Catechetical Sunday or at the start of a new liturgical year. The Catholic Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday this year on Sept. 21. The theme is, “Always be ready to give an explanation…for a reason for your hope” (1 Peter 3:15).
Catechists are encouraged to register for the Mass they will attend.
Monday, Sept. 8, in the Imperial Valley
Auxiliary Bishop Felipe Pulido will celebrate the Commissioning Mass /Misa de Envío
6:30-9 pm.
St. Anthony of Padua, 211 W. 6th St., Imperial, CA 92251
Registration in English: https://www.sdcatholicdisciples.net/events/iv-new-catechetical-year-commissioning-mass-bilingual/
Inscripción en Español: https://www.sdcatholicdisciples.net/es/events/valle-imperial-misa-de-envio-bilingue/
Thursday, Sept. 11, in San Diego
Bishop Michael Pham will celebrate the Commissioning Mass / Misa de Envío
6:30-9 pm
St. Catherine Labouré, 4124 Mount Abraham Ave., San Diego CA 92111
Registration in English: https://www.sdcatholicdisciples.net/events/san-diego-new-catechetical-year-commissioning-mass-bilingual/
Inscripción en Español: https://www.sdcatholicdisciples.net/es/events/san-diego-misa-de-envio/