Mission San Juan Bautista

Marks Elementary 4th Grade Goes To

Mission San Juan Bautista

The 4th Grade students from Marks Elementary took a field trip to Mission San Juan Bautista 10/10/2000. It rained most of the time that they were there. They learned a lot of how people lived over 200 years ago in the same area that we live in. They are studying about the California Missions in class. It gives gives the students a hands-on feel of history being able to visit such a historical landmark. The trip was a success.

Mission San Juan Bautista was founded on Saturday, June 24, 1797 by Father Fermin de Lasuen, Presidente of the California Missions, a post he held after the death of Father Junipero Serra. It was the 15th mission in the 21 mission chain in Alta California. It was named for Saint John the Baptist. The mission church is said to be the largest of the missions and held 1,000 people during the mission days.

Mission San Juan Bautista is still active to this day and claims to have served mass every day since 1797. The mission is still used as a parish church and continues be active in the community.