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View our upcoming events NORCAL EVENTS Reset Criteria Youth CCR Feb 22, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM St Joseph Vacaville More Information / Register Life in Christ Series (LCS) March 1, 2025 to May 17, 2025 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Vallejo A Life changing series that can enhance your relationship with God and bring closeness to your spouse and family. Come join us, it's free and we only need your commitment. More Information / Register MCR 2 March 22 & 23, 2025 Saturday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM St. Philomene Catholic Church Sacramento This Marriage Retreat will help couples grow closer to each other and to the Lord. Whether you’re feeling disconnected or fully present, This Marriage Retreat will bring you and your spouse a renewed sense of intimacy. Refresh and reconnect from the moment you arrive, and enjoy intentional time to focus on each other. By combining Christ-centered teachings with unforgettable experiences, we want you to embrace the journey of marriage. COST: $50.00 per couple Pay via Zelle to: fcjcnorcalcouncil@gmail.com or send check through your servant head NOTE: It’s up to the couple to find their Hotels. FCJC Does not have a negotiated rate. Inquire about late check in. Suggested hotels are as follows: Hilton Sacramento Arden West (1.9 miles) - 916-922-4700 Double Tree by Hilton (2.1 miles) - 916-929-8855 Holiday Inn Express & Suites (1.9 miles) - 916-923-1100 More Information / Register 2025 Youth LSR May 31 to June 1, 2025 Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM St Joseph Vacaville Our FCJC Youth ministry would like to invite and welcome all teens between the ages of 12 to 17 years old. The participants will go through a weekend retreat where they meet new people, have fun filled activities and make a personal relationship with God. Through this retreat they will develop a true passion for God to serve Him and bring more youth back to Him. This is the entry point in becoming part of the FCJC Youth Ministry. Please start inviting. *** THE FEE FOR THIS RETREAT IS $ 40.00 ***. About the Youth LSR (click me) About the FCJC Youth Ministry (click me) Please PRINT the consent form and have your parents sign the form. Please submit the consent form to FCJC Coordinators during registration. Additional Instruction for the Parents: Letter to Parents FCJC Youth Members please register and submit consent form. More Information / Register 2025 Men's Retreat Jun 21 & 22, 2025 Saturday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM St. Joseph Catholic Church Vacaville Servants of God, once again we are inviting all of you to join the Annual Men's Retreat facilitated by Families in Christ Jesus Community (FCJC). Rediscover your passion for Christ, enhance your prayer life and enjoy the lifelong friendship you will build during this retreat. *** THE FEE FOR THIS RETREAT IS $25.00 *** Please Zelle your payment to fcjcnorcalcouncil@gmail.com . Please put your name and the event name in the comment section of the Zelle. No Payment will be accepted at the door. More Information / Register 2025 Women's Retreat July 19, 2025 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM St. Catherine of Siena in Vallejo Handmaids of the Lord, once again we are inviting all of you to join the Annual Women's Retreat facilitated by Families in Christ Jesus Community (FCJC). Rediscover your passion for Christ, enhance your prayer life and enjoy the lifelong friendship you will build during this retreat. *** THE FEE FOR THIS RETREAT IS $25.00 *** Deadline to Register is July 14, 2025 Please Zelle your payment to fcjcnorcalcouncil@gmail.com . Please put your name and the event name in the comment section of the Zelle. No Payment will be accepted at the door. More Information / Register 24th National Prayer Gathering Oct 3, 4 & 5, 2025 Friday Pilgrim Mass (Time TBD), Saturday (Time TBD), Sunday (Time TBD) Del Webb Middle School, Henderson NV Please join us for the 24th NPG. This is an annual event held on the First Sunday in October. You and your family are invited to join us in the great celebration. To register visit www.fcjc.us and then click on "National Prayer Gathering" on the Menu. EARLY REGISTRATION ON or BEFORE 8/31/2025: For adults: $125.00 per adult For Youth Ages (13-17): $50.00 For Child Ages (6-12): $25.00 Children Under 6 years old: FREE. LATE REGISTRATION AFTER 8/31/2025: For adults: $135.00 per adult For Youth Ages (13-17): $60.00 For Child Ages (6-12): $35.00 Children Under 6 years old: FREE. Cancelation: On or before 8/15/2025 100% Refund. On or before 9/15/2025 50% Refund. After 9/15/2025 Thank you for your donation. To Pay your registration via Zelle: Zelle Account: fcjcnevada@yahoo.com Please add "NPG Registration ID and your name" in the comment section. To Pay your registration by Venmo: Venmo Account: @FCJC-Nevada Please add "NPG Registration ID and your name" in the comment section. More Information / Register 2025 NorCal Christmas Celebration December 13, 2025 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM St. Philomene Catholic Church Sacramento You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I'm telling you why...cause you're invited to our annual Christmas Celebration! Yes we're making a list, And checking it twice, and surely we will find out who's been naughty or nice, but no matter what, you are invited to our annual Christmas Celebration! Please invite your friends and family to celebrate with us. Fee: Over 6 years old and above = $20.00 6 and below are free. Deadline for registration is November 30, 2025 We will have food, dancing and raffle drawing during the Celebration. Note: We will not be accepting payment at the door. Please Zelle you payment to "fcjcnorcalcouncil@gmail.com " or submit your payment to your servant heads. Please Click on "Register Via Google Form" to register for this event. More Information / Register

24th NPG Registration Form Information: * Red field names are Required Fields NPG Regitration No FCJC Member? Which FCJC Area? First Name Last Name Email Phone Number Spouse First Name Spouse Last Name Spouse Email Spouse Phone Number Address City State Zip Code Total No of Adults Total No of Youth (13 to 17) Total No of Children (6 to 12) Total No 0f Children Under 6 (Free) Additional Adults Not Listed Above: List Name of Youths (13 to 17) List Name of Children (6 to 12) List Name of Children Under 6 Travel Information and Accommodation: Mode of Travel Travel Accommodation Hotel Name Arrival Airport Arrival Airline Arrival Flight Number Arrival Date Arrival Time Departure Airport Departure Airline Depart Flight Number Departure Date Departure Time Total Amount Due Payment Instructions To Pay your registration via Zelle: Zelle Account: fcjcnevada@yahoo.com Please add "NPG Registration ID and your name" in the comment section . To Pay your registration by Venmo: Venmo Account: @FCJC-Nevada Please add "NPG Registration ID and your name" in the comment section Or submit your Payment to your NPG Area coordinator. An error occurred. Check the Required fields. Your Registration has been submitted Please only click once and wait Submit Registration

We are a movement of Catholic Christian Communities who believe in the urgent need to respond to God’s call to proclaim and defend His Gospel on the family (Gen WHAT IS FCJC? Top Page Our Mission Families in Christ Jesus Community (FCJC) is a movement of Catholic Christian Communities who believe in the urgent need to respond to God’s call to proclaim and defend His Gospel on the family (Genesis 1:28; Gen 2:24). We are a part of a nationwide ministry of families bringing families to Christ. Learn more about programs, mission, and our sister communities across the United States at the national website. VISIT OUR NATIONAL WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO Catholic We are faithful to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church and voluntarily placed ourselves under the guidance of the local Bishop. We encourage our members to frequent Confession, Communion, as well as visit our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. Charismatic We have devotion to the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Holy Trinity. We believe that the Holy Spirit empowers each person with charismatic gifts to strengthen our faith, build up the Church and community. Evangelistic We dedicate ourselves to the Lord's command in “Go and make disciples of all nations” ( Mt. 28:19) particularly to our family members. This is because evangeli zation is the very nature of the Church and Community. Family Life Oriented We are to strengthen the Domestic Church. We are to rise in defense of the family and the Gospel of Life. All our teachings and activities are all focused on the family and the growth of each member of the family. We are... Our Ministries Youth For middle and high schoolers ages 12 to 18 (High School Seniors) READ MORE Young Adults For college students and young unmarried adults ages 18 (College) to 35 READ MORE Adults For married couples and unmarried adults ages 35 and up READ MORE Our Sectors Vallejo, Benicia, and Fremont Fairfield and Vacaville Sacramento and Lincoln Our Sectors Vallejo, Benicia, and Fremont Fairfield and Vacaville Sacramento and Lincoln

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT RETREAT Rediscover Christ Join us for an incredible weekend away from our busy and sometimes chaotic lives to rediscover a relationship with God. Take the journey with other teens who are searching for happiness and purpose. The Life in the Spirit Retreat (LSR) is a weekend long retreat for middle school and high school youth. Note to Parents: Orientation Join us for a short orientation session when you drop off your child to the retreat. We will talk about the retreat and answer any questions you may have. Sunday Come and celebrate the Mass with us on the Sunday during the retreat. After mass we will have a short talk about the family. We will also have a potluck lunch after so please bring your favorite dish. Registration Register your child for the retreat on our website. After registration, please print out, complete, and return the consent and release form at the retreat. Registration is on a first-come, first serve basis. Space is limited. We are grateful to our volunteers who make the retreat possible. Because of them we are able to keep the costs of the retreat low. Even then, we will work with you if you have difficulty with covering the registration fee of the retreat, so do not hesitate to contact us. Questions? For more information, including contact information for our coordinators, visit the Youth Page. Letter to Parents A Typical Weekend: Food Food brings people together, whether it is a quick bite at a café or a hearty meal with family and friends at a table, we are sure to provide. Fellowship Taking time to enjoy each other's company is important. We will have time to relax, play games, and have fun. Music Music brings people together and it expresses so much. Whether you are the next pop idol or just sing in the shower, we sing our praises to God. Singing is twice praying after all. Talks We dive into the big issues about faith and try to grasp the basics of Christianity, the talks are usually given live with people sharing the teachings of Christianity as well their own personal experience of living the Christian life. Discussions After the talks we break into small groups and let people share their thoughts and ideas about the topic. There is no obligation to say anything and there is nothing that you cannot say. This time is a opportunity to share your own perspective in an honest, friendly, and open environment. Renew yourself Renew your family Renew the Church

PRAYER REQUEST Prayer is an essential part of community life. We will be honored to lift up our prayers for the needs of you and your loved ones. Please fill out the form for your prayer request and we will send it to the members of the community who will pray for your petitions. Your name and email are required fields. You may use only a first name, but you must use a valid email address in order for the form to process your request. Thanks! Your Prayer Request has been sent and trust that it has been prayed over Send Prayer Request

CONFIRMATION RETREAT Top Page Your child is on his/her way in becoming a full pledge member of the Catholic Church. Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of the Catholic Church which will enable your child to receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives them the increased ability to practice their Catholic faith in every aspect of their lives and to witness Christ in every situation. Our ministry Families in Christ Jesus Community (FCJC) by your DRE to facilitate this weekend retreat for all confirmandee. FCJC is a Catholic, Charismatic, Evangelistic and Family Life Oriented ministry. If you want to know more about are ministry please go to: www.fcjcnorcal.org FOR THE PARENTS & CONFIRMAND Consent Form for Confirmand Register Confirmand Only

We are youths journeying with each other to become missionary disciples for Christ! FCJC YOUTh "We are youths journeying with each other to become missionary disciples for Christ!" Our youth/teen ministry welcomes all teens between the ages of 13 to 18 (High school Seniors) years old. The youth go through a weekend retreat called the Life in the Spirit Retreat (LSR) where they meet new people, have fun filled activities and make a personal relationship with God. Through this they develop a true passion for God to serve Him and bring more youth back to Him. In FCJC the safety of our Youth is our top priority, that is why we require our Couple Coordinators, YA Youth servant leaders and volunteers over the age of 18 to be fingerprinted and SAFE ENVIRONMENT Certified. Couple Coordinators Paolo and Rhona Antiporda Youth Couple Coordinator YA Youth Servant Leaders Nathan Sahagon YA Youth Servant Leader Youth Core Servant Leaders Contact FCJC NorCal Youth Thanks! Someone from our ministry will contact you soon. Message sent. Send

24th National Prayer Gathering October 3, 4, & 5 2025 Las Vegas Nevada "I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." Ezekiel 36:26 NPG AREA COORDINATORS Washington (Seattle): Bro Jonald Alejandro (425) 213-2407 jalejandro@gmail.com California (NortHern): Bro Ed Ustaris (510) 378-8713 ed_ustaris@yahoo.com California (Southern): Bro Rollie and Sis Tess Sam (310) 995-4639 Rollie@indus-sm.com Nevada (Las Vegas): Sis Marie Camara (702) 883-1 051 camara_nv@yahoo.com Illinois (Chicago): Sis Mabel Martirez (630) 965-6703 tmmartirez@comcast.net Texas (North/CENTRAL): Sis Lauren Sonza (951) 218-1370 Laurenreg26@gmail.com New Jersey: Sis Josie Catuncan (201) 920-9473 joalcat@comcast.net Ohio: Sis Susan Federico (216) 312-3978 Smfederico78@gmail.com Maryland: Sis Leila Castillo (571) 236-7744 castillo.leila.c@gmail.com Virginia: Bro Jerome Vergara (703) 599-2410 Mely5851@gmail.com Florida (Central/NORTH): Bro Allan and Sis Fe Spears (407) 760-0462 shadow70977@hotmail.com IN STRUCTIONS Registration due date is October 1, 2025 NPG T-Shirt Ordering Deadline is September 18, 2025 Transportation will ONLY be provided if you are arriving and departing via Harry Reid International Airport on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. October 4, Saturday from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm October 5, Sunday form 7:30 am to 3:30 pm October 3, Friday from 9:00 am to 8: 30 pm Transportation from Hotel to Venue and Back is available if booked at the Hotels listed below. Harry Reid Intl Airport to designated hotels Designated Hotels to NPG Venue NPG Venue back to Designated Hotels. Kid's watch will ONLY be for children 6 to 12 years old. Toddler play area is available for children below 6 years old and must be accompanied by their parents. Fill out the required information. Email, Phone Number, and Address are mandatory information. ID's will be printed, we ask that the forms are filled-up per family or individual basis. For family registrations, please make sure to indicate the names of the youths and children. Cancelation: On or before 8/15/2025 100% Refund. On or before 9/15/2025 50% Refund. After 9/15/2025 Thank you for your donation. To Pay your Registration and T-Shirt Order via Zelle: Zelle Account: fcjcnevada@yahoo.com Please add "NPG Registration ID or T-Shirt Order No and your name" in the comment section . To Pay your Registration and T-Shirt Order by Venmo: Venmo Account: @FCJC-Nevada Please add "NPG Registration ID or T-Shirt Order No and your name" in the comment section . EARLY REGISTRATION ON or BEFORE 8/31/2025: For adults: $125.00 per adult For Youth Ages (13-17): $50.00 For Child Ages (6-12): $25.00 Children Under 6 years old: FREE. LATE REGISTRATION AFTEr 8/31/2025: For adults: $135.00 per adult For Youth Ages (13-17): $60.00 For Child Ages (6-12): $35.00 Children Under 6 years old: FREE. Recommended Airport: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) (Transport accommodation from this Airport ONLY) Venue: Del Webb Middle School 2200 Reunion Drive, Henderson, NV 89052 Hotel Information: (Click on the Hotel Name for more info) (Transport accommodation from these Hotels ONLY) 1. Hampton Inn & Suites (3.3 miles to Venue) 2. Residence Inn by Marriot (3.4 miles to Venue) 3. Homewood Suites by HIlton (2.9 miles to Venue) Back to Home Page Register for the NPG Update Registration T-Shirt Order Form

We are a ministry on a journey after God's own heart through family evangelization and missionary discipleship. FCJC ADULTS "We are a ministry on a journey after God's own heart through family evangelization and missionary discipleship." We welcome all married couples and single adults. If you seek a ministry with vibrant Catholics who love the Lord and want to serve Him, then this is the ministry for you. To join the FCJC Adults Ministry (couples and single adults), the individual or couples must attend a Life in Christ Series (LCS). Adult Household Servant Leaders Jomeriza Estose Adult Household Servant Leader Rey and Lolit Alvarez Adult Household Servant Leader Lee and Norma Katindoy Adult Household Servant Leader Fleur Rodriguez Adult Household Servant Leader Perla Maulino Adult Household Servant Leader Ver and Jellette Ordonez Adult Household Servant Leader Flor Lazaro Adult Household Servant Leader Rey and Bambi Resurrecion Adult Household Servant Leader Marc and May Sahagon YA Couple Coordinator Marc Gambol Adult Household Servant Leader Manny and Carol Esguerra Adult Household Servant Leader Lem and Rhina Bolivar NorCal Council Member Adult Household Servant Leaders Contact FCJC NorCal Thanks! Someone from our ministry will contact you soon. Message sent. Send

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SAFE ENVIRONMENT HOW TO BE SAFE ENVIRONMENT CERTIFIED IN FCJC (Norcal Only) Get Shielded (Sacramento Diocese) Get Shielded (Oakland Diocese) Blank CA Only BCIA 8016 Form Verify Youth Volunteer Form As a member of FCJC Norcal, we believe that the prevention of child sexual abuse begins with each person. Increased awareness and a willingness to take action are steps for every person to take to eradicate abuse in our society, in the community, in the neighborhood, and in the family. All those who has contact with FCJC Youth that are 18 years and above are to be educated about the nature of child sexual abuse, how it is perpetrated, how to report it and strategies for prevention. Training is mandatory for all before working or volunteering and then the training is every 3 years thereafter.

We are a ministry committed to a permanent and perpetual state of mission as evangelizing disciples. FCJC YOUNG ADULTS "We are a ministry committed to a permanent and perpetual state of mission as evangelizing disciples." Our Young Adults Ministry welcome all college students and young professionals who are single between the ages of 18 (College) to 35 years old. As an entry point to FCJC Young Adult, the Young Adult must attend a Life in Christ Series (LCS) . If you are seeking a ministry with young and vibrant Catholics who love the Lord and want to serve Him, then this is the ministry for you. Couple Coordinators Marc and May Sahagon YA Couple Coordinator Lawrence and Rachel Valdez YA Couple Coordinator Contact FCJC NorCal Young Adults Thanks! Someone from our ministry will contact you soon. Message sent. Send