Directories
Office of Faith Formation
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Directories of
The Office of Faith Formation
Main Office Number: 415-614-5650
Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS
Director of the Office of Faith Formation and Coordinator of Persons with Special Needs
Sr. Celeste is a Sister of Social Service and Director of the Office of Faith Formation.
She has served in the catechetical field for over 35 years in parishes, Archdiocesan offices, and on national and international boards and committees.
Sr. Celeste oversees the daily operation of the office and consults with the Marin County and Deaneries 10 and 11 Parish Catechetical Leaders.
She is responsible for work with adult faith formation, RCIA and sacramental preparation. As a Sister of Social Service she serves on the Leadership Team and is Treasurer.
Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS
Director of the Office of Faith Formation
Phone/Fax: 415-614-5652
[email protected]
Anelita Reyes
Associate Director of Faith Formation
Anelita is Associate Director for Catechesis 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.
Anelita Reyes
Associate Director of Faith Formation
Phone/Fax: 415-614-5651
[email protected]
Lorna Feria
Lorna is a Master Catechist and past DRE in the Archdiocese of San Francisco for many years. She now teaches with her husband, Bud, at St. Veronica’s Parish. She is well qualified to coordinate our special needs services since she has special needs children and worked with various programs for students with special needs.
Lorna Feria
Coordinator for Special Needs of Faith Formation
Phone/Fax: (415) 614-5654
[email protected]
Raul Lara
Raul is fluent in Spanish and over 20 years of experience with faith formation in parishes in the archdiocese and the bay area. He is a Master Catechist and a graduate of the Archdiocese of San Francisco School of Pastoral Leadership. He has been on the AJAPC/AFC Inter-Diocesan Board and Chairman of Faith Formation. He has experience in retreat work, building catechetical teams, and catechist.
Raul Lara
Associate Directory for Hispanic Catechesis
Phone/Fax: 415-614-5694
[email protected]
Claudia Atilano
Administrative Assistant of Faith Formation
Claudia comes from an extensive business background as an administrative assistant of a national company.
She is fluent in English and Spanish and holds a Master Catechist Certificate.
She handles all phone and email requests, is the office bookkeeper and prepares reports as needed.
Claudia Atilano
Administrative Assistant of Faith Formation
Phone/Fax: 415-614-5650
[email protected]
Catechetical Directory
The Parish Catechetical Leaders serve the parishes throughout the archdiocese as directors/coordinators of faith formation for Adults, Pre-K - Grade 8, Youth Ministry, sacraments preparation, Persons with Special Needs, Family Catechesis
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