The Office of Religious Education and Youth Ministry serves each parish/mission/deanery of the Archdiocese of San Francisco through their associate directors and coordinators. It is through these professional staff that communication happens. Assistance to individuals and groups help to foster the catechetical endeavors to adults, children, youth and adolescents. Some of the services provided are catechist formation, discernment of catechetical materials, planning and evaluation, development of models appropriate for indivdual needs, clarification of policies and guidelines and resourcing.
Persons are asked to contact the individual staff person responsible for their area of need. Our goal is to answer all requests in a timely and professional manner. Staff are eager to meet the needs of those who call.
Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS-Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry (415) 614-5652 arbucklec@sfarchdiocese.org
Delia Herrera-Administrative Assistant (415) 614-5650 herrerad@sfarchdiocese.org
Sr. Julie O’Neill, BVM-Coordinator of Special Needs (415) 614-5655
Sr. Graciela Martinez, OSF - Hispanic Catechesis (415)614-5653 martinezg@sfarchdiocese.org
Anelita Reyes-Associate Director for Catechesis (415) 614-5651 reyesa@sfarchdiocese.org
Megan Pryor Lorentz-Associate Director for Youth Ministry & Catechesis (415) 614-5654 lorentzm@sfarchdiocese.org
Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS is a Sister of Social Service and Director . She has served in the catechetical field for over 35 years including parishes, Archdiocesan offices, national and international boards and committees. Sr.Celeste oversees the daily operation of the office and consultants with the Marin County and Deanery 10 Parish Catechetial Leaders. She is responsible for work with adult faith formation, Catholic Scouting and RCIA director.
Delia Herrera manages the overall running of the office from communication, billing, resourcing, calendars and general office management. Her experience of over 30 years with religious education allows her to be a valued resource for all people personnal coming to the office or calling.
Sr. Graciela Martinez is a Sister of St. Francis of Redwood City, CA. Sister is a bilingual and bicultural She has years of organizing experience in base communities, community organizing and immigrant rights work. She integrates faith with justice throughout her workshops, leadership trainings and social actions. She has served in religious education at the parish and diocesan level as well as national boards. She is responsbile for the formation of Hispanic Catechetical Leaders and the training of catechist in the Archdiocesan Hispanic parishes.
Sr. Julie O'Niell, BVM assists the office with coordinating the special needs programs that are supported by the San Francisco Knights of Columbus. She administers the various centers of formation, the Faith and Light Groups and mainstreaming within the parish catechetical programs. Sister also coordinates the audio-visual and catechetical libraries.
Anelita Reyes is Associate Director for Catechetics and coordinates the parishes in San Francisco and northern San Mateo counties. She holds a Masters in Education Degree from the Philippines and a Masters Degree in Theology from the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley. She comes with work experience in Catholic schools and parish religious education. She works with parishes in the formation of catechists, Foundational Training for Parish Catechetical Leaders and provides workshops on a variety of topics.
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