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Schedule of Events

Events in RED are mandatory, date set.
Events in PURPLE are Parish events and attendance is highly encouraged.
INQUIRY PHASE:
There will be twelve inquiry classes held from September 3, 2025, until November 19th.
All classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to approximately 8:00 pm in McMullan Hall.
​There will be refreshments available.  Class topics are subject to change, but date and times should not.
DATE
CLASS
W   9-3-25
Meet & Greet
W   9-10-25
Holy Trinity & Life of Jesus
W   9-17-25
Ecumenism & Apologetics  
W   9-24-25
Blessed Virgin Mary
W   10-1-25
The Church
W   10-8-25
Prayer, Devotion & Healing
W   10-15-25
Introduction to the Bible
W   10-22-25
Tour Saint Malachy's
W   10-29-25
Intro to Catholic Sacraments
W   11-5-25
Catholic Pro-Life
W   11-12-25
Liturgical Year & Community
W   11-19-25
Eucharist is Thanksgiving

CATECHUMEN PHASE:
There will be twelve catechumenate events held from Wednesday December 3rd 2025, through Wednesday February 11, 2026. Classes will be help in the Holy Spirit Building. 
Events in RED are mandatory, date set.
Events in PURPLE are Parish events and attendance is highly encouraged.
Date
Event
W   12-3-25
ACTUAL & SANCTIFYING GRACE/ Prep for Rite of Welcoming
SUNDAY   12-7-25
THE RITE OF WELCOMING 10:00 AM
W   12-10-25
OL GUADALUPE
W   12-17-25
BAPTISM & CONFESSION
W   1-7-26
COMMUNION
W   1-14-26
CONFIRMATION
W   1-21-26
MARRAIGE
W   1-28-26
HOLY ORDERS/ RELIGIOUS LIFE
W   2-4-26
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
​4 Last Things
W   2-11-26
OL LOURDES HEALING MASS
SUNDAY 2-15-26
RITE OF SENDING 
(For those seeking Baptism only)
​10:00 am
W 2-18-26
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
9:00/ 4:00/ 5:30

PURIFICATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT PHASE:
There will be sixteen events starting with The Rite of Election on Saturday February 21, 2026, until the Rite of Initiation on Saturday April 4, 2026
Events in RED are mandatory, date set.
Events in PURPLE are Parish events and attendance is highly encouraged.
Date
Event
SATURDAY    2-21-26
RITE OF ELECTION & ENROLLMENT OF NAMES
(For those seeking Baptism only)

11:00 am @ St. Borromeo in Visalia
SUNDAY    2-22-26
RITE OF CONTINUING CONVERSION
(For all other catechumens)
10:00 am @ St. Malachy

W   2-25-26
Prep for Initiation
SATURDAY   2-28-26
2nd Annual LENTEN DESERT HIKE
​Red Rock Canyon
W   3-4-26
Prep for Scrutiny 1
SATURDAY   3-7-26
FIRST SCRUTINY 5:30 pm
W   3-11-26
Prep for Scrutiny 2
SUNDAY   3-15-26
SECOND SCRUTINY 8:00 am
W   3-18-26
Prep for Scrutiny 3
SUNDAY   3-22-26
THIRD SCRUTINY 10:00 am
W   3-25-26
PREP FOR INITIATION
PALM SUNDAY- March 29, 2026
SAT: 5:30 pm SUN: 8:00/ 10:00/ 12:00/ 2:00
Wednesday April 1, 2026
PARISH PENANCE SERVICE
Saturday April 4, 2026
RITE OF IMMEDIATE PREPARATION
Saturday April 4, 2026
RITE OF INITITATION
SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2026
BACK UP DAY OF INITITATION

MYSTAGOGY PHASE: 
There will be nine weeks of mystagogy training beginning immediately after Initiation on April 4, 2026, and extending until the feast of Corpus Christi, June 7, 2026. Sessions will be scheduled on Sundays and might include pilgrimages to other churches.
Events in PURPLE are Parish events and attendance is highly encouraged.
Date
Event
SUNDAY   4-12-26
TBD
SUNDAY   4-19-26
TBD
SUNDAY   4-26-26
TBD
SUNDAY May 3, 2026
Parish Ministry Fair
SUNDAY   5-10-26
TBD
SUNDAY   5-17-26
TBD
SUNDAY May 24, 2026
Feast of Pentecost 10:00 am
SUNDAY   5-31-26
TBD
SUNDAY June 7, 2026
Corpus Christi Procession 10:00 am
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407 West E Street Tehachapi, CA 93561
Phone: 661-822-3060 - FAX 661-822-3159
  • Home
  • Live Streamed Mass
  • Weekly Bulletin
    • Parish Calendar
  • Contact Us
  • OCIA
    • OCIA Schedule
    • OCIA ONLINE CLASSES >
      • Inquiry 1 Meet & Greet
      • Inquiry 2 Holy Trinity & Life of Jesus
      • Inquiry 3 Ecumenism & Apologetics
      • Inquiry 4 Blessed Virgin Mary
      • Inquiry 5 THE CHURCH
      • Inquiry 6 PRAYER, DEVOTION & HEALING
    • OCIA SPONSORS
    • OCIA Team Member Info
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  • Religious Education
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  • Faith Study Groups
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    • HOSPITALITY- Ushers
    • ALTAR SERVERS
    • LECTORS
    • SACRISTANS
    • EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
    • St. Vincent de Paul Society >
      • Vin-Teens & Minnie Vinnies
    • Knights of Columbus
    • Catholic Daughters of the Americas
    • COR Mens Group
    • Guadalupe Society
    • FUNERAL COMMITTEE
    • WITNESS TO LIFE
    • Fellowship of Catholic Christian Women
  • Sacraments
  • About Us
    • FALL FESTIVAL
    • Improvements
    • Fr Greg Pilgrimages
  • Parish Registration