Retreats, gatherings, festivals and resources to help you listen for God's call. Ask the office about the next opportunity to join us.
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An evening with Jesus, with the Bishop, and with a table full of people asking the same big question you are: what is God calling me to?
Registration takes about two minutes and is required for dinner. Under 18? Come with a parent or guardian and include them in your registration. Questions: 909.783.1305.
Prayer, a free meal, mission and friendship with our seminarians at Christ the Redeemer Parish and Serra House. Bring a hungry stomach and a hungry heart.
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Every Thursday · 5–9 PMHoly Hour and Vespers, a free dinner, then sports for men and a discernment night with a Sister for women. Ages 12 and up.
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First Friday · 7 PM MassBilingual Mass, then adoration all night until the 8 AM Saturday Mass. Confessions until the last person is heard.
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Every Saturday · 8 AM – 1 PMMass, catechesis and a free breakfast, then outreach in small teams. Families welcome; service-hours forms signed.
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Monthly · Men 18+Six days living alongside our seminarians, Monday to Saturday, to pray and ask whether God is calling you to the priesthood.
See the retreatFind a time to pray, gather and explore. All times are Pacific.
Adoration and Vespers at Serra House. An evening to pray, listen and discern. Confirm holiday availability with the office.
Serra House of Formation · 12716 Oriole Ave., Grand Terrace
People discerning a vocation; contact the office before your first visit
A week of prayer and encouragement for vocations. Ask the office about local opportunities.
Your parish, school or home · nationwide observance
Everyone · families, parishes and schools
A retreat to pray, ask questions and explore priesthood with priests and seminarians.
Venue to be announced
High school young men
A weekend to step away, listen deeply and ask where God is leading your life.
Venue to be announced
Young adults
Faith. Art. Music. Encounter. Worship, Adoration, Confession, live music, art and community. Early-bird tickets $15 (only 500).
Serra House of Formation · Grand Terrace
Young adults · ages 18+ with valid ID
Begin National Vocation Awareness Week with Adoration at 4 PM and Mass at 5:30 PM. End time to be confirmed.
Holy Name of Jesus · Olive church
Everyone · families, parish communities and those discerning
An evening of Adoration and dinner with Bishop Alberto Rojas for everyone asking what God is calling them to. Free, with dinner provided. Registration required.
Christ the Redeemer Hall · Grand Terrace
For discerners only · men and women. Under 18? Come with a parent or guardian.
Lectio: Mary with Dr. Brant Pitre, led by Deacon Mike Bellinder. Four Saturday mornings on Mary in Scripture and the early Church Fathers. $40 per person, materials provided.
12716 Oriole Ave., Grand Terrace
Bring a friend or your spouse · registration required
Pray with and for our transitional deacons on the eve of ordination.
Christ the Redeemer
Everyone · families, friends and parish communities
Celebrate the call to serve through the Word, the altar and charity. End time to be confirmed.
St. Frances X. Cabrini · Yucaipa
Everyone · families, friends and our diocesan community
A day of formation for altar servers in grades 4–12 and their parents: five teaching stations on the Mass, lunch, and Holy Mass. $10 per server and $10 per parent. Check-in begins at 8 AM; Mass at 5 PM.
St. Junipero Serra House of Formation · Grand Terrace
Altar servers, grades 4–12 · parents · parish chaperones
Join our diocese in prayer and celebration for the men answering the call to priesthood. Venue and end time to be confirmed.
Location to be announced
Everyone · families, friends and our diocesan community
Explore Scripture and fellowship with the community. Ask the office about the next session and its schedule.
Adoration and Vespers every Thursday, 5–9 PM, at Serra House in Grand Terrace.
A discernment retreat for high school young men, led by our priests and seminarians.
A weekend retreat for young adults asking where God is leading their lives.
A day and night of worship, adoration, live music and community for young adults at Serra House.
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ProgramA guided program for men discerning the priesthood.
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For events with dates still to come, request an invitation and the office can share details when they are announced.
