Mission San Juan Capistrano, Landmark, Chapel, Museum and Gardens

You should ask your parents to take you i have some videos on YouTube about the time i went with my dad

Amazing place to go. $10 entrance fee for a lot of history.

Every Saturday and Sunday we offer special questions and answers for fourth grade students. We also sell a book of reports that helps students study missions. You can get more information about our resources by visiting our website https://www.missionsjc.com/teachers-kids/resources/mission-report-resources/

Go to Wikipedia, and insert the name Fermin Lasuen in the subject bar. There, you will discover that he was Father-President and why.

In this month of October !!

Hi Eugenio, The kitchen was used to feed the Mission's community. The Soldiers Barracks housed the Soldado de cuera (leather jacket soldiers). The dormitory housed the women. The Padres' quarters include their sitting room, living room, dining room and bedroom. You can learn more about Mission San Juan Capistrano and our history by planning a visit and experiencing our free audio tour. We also offer educational resources for 4th grade students working on their Mission report. You can view some of these free resources by visiting the following link: https://www.missionsjc.com/teachers-kids/resources/mission-report-resources.

As soon as you get off the train walk down Verdugo St. and make a left on Cmino Capistrano and you will see the cross walk that takes straight to the mission. I would use walking navigation as soon as you get off the train.

There's a big statue of Fr. Serra by the entrance to Serra Chapel.

On the bell wall, there are 4 bells. But in front of the Great Church ruins, there are two additional hanging bells on display.

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Mission San Juan Capistrano was the 7th mission, founded by Father Junipero Serra in 1776.

Beautiful, historic and peaceful

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About 45 minutes or 45 miles

They dont have any remodeling. But all the exhibitions are coosed for covid safety

Build what? A mini-Mission? Clay or Gingerbread.

That's the mission name

Hi Sarai, Have you visited our website for helpful information about the Mission and it's history? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page which should help guide you in your research: https://www.missionsjc.com/about/facts. We also have an education section dedicated to 4th grade students studying the missions for their reports. You can view additional helpful information and resources here: https://www.missionsjc.com/teachers-kids/teacher-resources-2/mission-report-resources

Hi Craig, We do sell a small St. Francis statue in the Mission Store. There appears to be limited stock. Please call (949) 234-1318 if you would like to place an order over the phone.

You can purchase tickets onsite or online before your visit

It is a Mission here is California founded by Spanish Padres in 1776. It is the 7th mission counded by them as they worked their way up the coast. Missions were to be a good days walk apart on the El Camino Real. It is a beautiful place full of historical importance.

7 masses on Sunday 630 am Latin 730 am 8 am 9 am 11 am 1pm Spanish 5pm

General admission is $10 for Adults, $9 for Seniors (60+) and Children (4 to 11 years) are $7. Each admission includes a free audio tour available in English, Spanish, French, German or Italian. Visit our website and sign up for our e-newsletter to receive information on upcoming events and exclusive coupons for discounts on admission.

At 1:00 p.m .. To see the full schedule of the Mass, please visit our website https://www.missionsjc.com/religion-spirituality/churches/basilica-mass-times

Hi Lauryn, Mission San Juan Capistrano is a great day trip destination for your family this summer. Participate in crafts and activities offered all week long including our adobe brick making and arrowhead necklace craft, enhance your visit with a guided tour or our multi-language audio tour featuring music, history and storytelling about early California history. Feeding the koi fish is a visitor favorite and make sure to stop by the Mission Clubhouse featuring more hands-on learning. Bring the whole family as visitors of all ages will enjoy California Landmark #200. After your visit, you can shop, dine, tour and explore all that our historic downtown has to offer. Download a downtown map by visiting our website: https://www.missionsjc.com/volunteers-partners/heritage-tourism-association. The Mission is located within walking distance of the train, show your Metrolink ticket and receive a free child admission with the purchase of an adult admission.

Service animals such as a guide dog for the blind are welcome at the Mission. No other pets are allowed.

The Mission Store carries a wide variety of beautiful hand-crafted gifts and jewelry, religious items, artisan home décor, educational toys, games and books on history, travel, faith and family. We also offer various types of food items, candies and chocolate. All sales support the religious and historic significance of Mission San Juan Capistrano as well as provide valuable funding to various communities around the world. If you have something specific in mind or would like more information you may contact us again or give us a call. The direct line to the Mission Store is (949) 234-1318, any of the Mission Store Staff will be happy to help you acquire a memorable gift.

It is... breath-taking and beautiful. Flowers and paths everywhere to lead you around the property. A small cozy church in mass is regularly held. A vegetable near a picnic lunch area. A handful a beautiful water fountains. Even the ruins of the original church are a sight to behold.

It is located in the small town of San Juan Capistrano off of Ortega Highway. The docents have done their best to maintain the ruins but there is so much surrounding it that it makes it hard to truly enjoy it. It is awe inspiring. As to the why may never be truly known but it is the location that St. Serra chose to settle in to create a home for the monks and people in the area at the time.

I went on Saturday and there was also an event. I believe that if you will not have access to the entire Mission then they should give you a discount. I was there for a class project.

There are 2 restrooms located onsite and are identified on the map and guide provided at the entrance. You can view the map of the grounds on our website at https://www.missionsjc.com/hours/mission-grounds-map

Yes

They give you a listening device and has numbers throughout the mission So you can learn years and Dates on what happened and who lived there

It's purpose was to evangelised the native Indians and teach them how to harvest the land

To tell you the truth I do. Not have a clue. Only thing I can tell you is there were good people under harsh circumstances throughout history.

Good afternoon the Mass in Spanish on Sundays is at one o'clock in the afternoon

Mission San Juan Capistrano is a place of legend and folklore. There are several stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Some have basis in fact and some are made up. These stories have been told time and time again. You can read more about these legends and folklore by visiting our website at https://www.missionsjc.com/history-preservation/history/legends-folklore.

Do not miss to know it is incredible

Tes ando is real interesting

Maybe 3 or 4 acres. Its a good mix of indoors and outdoors. Plenty to walk around and see for maybe 2 or 3 hours

Did you know? Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded the same year the Declaration of Independence was signed, and shares the same birth year as the United States! American President Abraham Lincoln has a unique connection to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Just months prior to his tragic assassination he signed a patent of title returning Mission San Juan Capistrano back to the Catholic Church. That document, often referred to as "The Lincoln Document," is historically priceless and is part of the Mission's museum collection displayed from time to time. Learn more interesting facts about California Landmark #200 by visiting our website at www.missionsjc.com.

The Great Stone Church collapsed during a worship service on December 8, 1812. After the disaster, the padres made no attempt at rebuilding, therefore leaving it in ruins for the entire community to remember their loss. Annually, Mission San Juan Capistrano recognizes the "Day of Remembrance," tolling its bells and remembering the 40 victims who perished.

This business page is for Mission San Juan Capistrano located in San Juan Capistrano, California at 26801 Ortega Highway. There is a Mission San Juan in San Antonio, Texas.

As old at the Constitution

Jewelry, home decorations, books and other stuff. If I do recall the time we went their was a gentleman painting a portrait of the chapel and I believe he said he sold them... but don't quote me lol

The Swallows Day parade is organized and presented by the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Please visit their website for more details: http://www.swallowsparade.com/

Trick Question, which time? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_San_Juan_Capistrano

Yes their is a small chapel inside the mission still in use today. The original church was destroyed in an earthquake about. 100 years ago

It was "officially" founded in 1776. They tried 2 years earlier but has to return to the Mission in San Diego because of an uprising. The buildings on the grounds took many years to build.

Beautiful places to visit and good food and when you visit the mission is beautiful

Mission San Juan Capistrano is open 363 days a year, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Normal operating hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.missionsjc.com/hours/

Wikipedia is your friend, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Spanish_missions_in_California, but it's about the distance from San Diego to Sonoma County.

The sign out front says November 1, 1776

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded on November 1, 1776. It will celebrate 242 years on November 1, 2018!

We parked on the street just outside the entrance

No

Yes, San Juan Capistrano Mission is open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is only open for half a day on Good Friday. Every other day of the year it is open 9am to 5pm

As in the past

Yes, student too.

March 19th..the Feast of St. Joseph

There are many buildings to enter at this mission. The chuch building of course, but also other buildings that contain historical artifacts on display, pictures, or even activities made especially for kids. There's lots to see at San Juan. You'll also visit a gift shop near the entrance.

Put your starting point into google maps or google the drive time. But about an hour.

Not, daily...

7th Mission in the Chain

Sell gifts and products

Your best research should be going through the mission buildings and grounds with a lot of historical explanations. Rent the audio tour earphones.

This is the only Mission at which it is actually known that St. Junipero Serra actually celebrated Mass in the Historic Serra Chapel, which is the oldest standing structure in California. Also every March 19th the famous Swallows of Capistrano return to nest on the Mission grounds and finally this Mission is one of 3 in California to have been founded twice along with San Gabriel and La Puríssima Concepción.

There is no river nearby that I know of. Maybe Trabuco or San Juan creeks?

Yup! Some areas you can't but generally yes

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded on November 1, 1776.

The original structure started Nov 1, 1776. Been a while.

26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Yes!

The Mission is owned by the Catholic Church, however it is run by a non-profit organization. This means, Mission San Juan Capistrano does not receive any funding from the Catholic Church, State, or Federal Government for operation or preservation. It depends entirely on the generous contributions of visitors and benefactors. With the help of the public, the Mission can continue to be a an inspirational historic, cultural, and religious site.

There are pictures on display inside the mission to show you what it looked like. You should visit so you can see them.

Maybe you should do your own homework kid

Lots of kids like you today and a California choir kids group as well. Looks as though they were all enjoying the mission.

Restoration has been done to the Basillica and to the West wing, also roof repair

November 1, 1776

Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded by Father Junipero Serra in 1776 as the 7th (of 21) mission along the Camino Real. It had actually been founded in 1775 by Father Fermin Lasuen, but within days of this original founding, the Kumeyaay attacked Mission San Diego and burned it down to the ground, brutally killing Father Jayme. In fear of expanding revolt, the mission bells were buried and the site quickly abandoned. Father Serra returned in 1776, with the first adobe chapel completed in 1778. A larger chapel (the Serra Church) was completed in 1782 and is still in use, the oldest building in California. By this time, of the Mission's quadrangle was also completed. So, if it took from the founding date of 1776 to 1782 to build the original quadrangle, it took 6 years -- four sides of buildings surrounding a large center court. But additional construction continued, especially with the building of the Great Stone Church (1797-1806). A massive earthquake destroyed it in 1812.

See M.Q.'s info above

Many types of food items were produced at Mission San Juan Capistrano: Olives were grown, to be pressed into olive oil. Grapes were grown to to made into sacramental wine. The first planting of the 'Mission grape' occurred here, and the first wine (1783) produced in Alta California happened at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Grape plant cuttings from here were sent to other missions and subsequently spread throughout California. Barley was raised, as was corn and wheat for food. Grains were ground by stone into necessary flours. Primarily goats and sheep were raised (7,000) as were cattle (2,500), but fewer mules and horses (200)--the recorded herd numbers in 1790. Some livestock would have also provided a food source, but also would have provided items such as candles and soap (tallow), or produced leather products, or wool for the weaving of clothing and blankets.

For the museum tour only. Mass is held in the mission church regularly. I suggest attending if you are Catholic.

No, sorry

What did he use it for

I don't know anything about school tours sorry. You should call the school to find out.

Most likely. But u would need to look up the apartment complexes there and call them.

You can buy a booklet @ any Catholic store.

The Mission of Saint John Capistrano of Sajavit. It is an awesome historical site. A must see.

Mission San Juan Capistrano was originally founded in 1775. This site was selected to be the "logical" halfway point between Mission San Diego and Mission San Gabriel. Logical, meaning that other certain criteria were needed. The location also needed to be near a water source so that the mission could prosper in an area large enough for crops and livestock. But it also needed to be near native villages. Missions were established in order to 'civilize' and through religious teachings, convert the willing natives to the Catholic Church. Additional instruction in various trades gave the mission its necessary workforce to grow and prosper. But soon after, the native tribe near Mission San Diego attacked, burning down that Mission. Fearing an expanding revolt at Capistrano, the mission bells were buried, and the site was quickly abandoned. In 1776, Father Serra returned to the site selected for Mission San Capistrano and re-founded it, the only mission that was founded twice.

As Missions were built along the Camino Real, sites were chosen to develop a system so that they were only one day's journey apart (one day on horse or three days on foot). Mission San Jose was chosen to be somewhat midpoint between Mission San Diego and Mission San Gabriel.

The Serra Chapel within San Juan Capistrano has been standing since 1788. It is the oldest building still in use in California. Mission San Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776. But the Serra Chapel is the oldest building still standing within the mission. That makes the Serra Chapel approximately 230 years old.

The first church, made from adobe was completed and blessed in 1778. In 1782, it was replaced by a larger adobe structure, the 'Serra Chapel' at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Needing a still larger church, the four story high 'Great Stone Church' (made of quarried sandstone blocks, limestone as mortar, and adobe) was constructed from 1797 until 1809. An earthquake in 1812 collapsed its roof, never to be rebuilt. It stands in ruins today. The adobe-constructed Serra Chapel is California's oldest building still in use.

It was founded Nov 1776

According to their current schedule, they have reduced hours on New Years Eve, but are open on New Years Day from 9:00-5:00, with the following statement that "hours might differ."

Im sorry i did not know there was one! You might reach out to there customer service number

This is the only mission along the Camino Real that was founded twice. Originally, it was founded by Father Lasuen in 1775 as the 7th mission. Eight days later, and after learning of that the native Kumetaay attacked and burned down Mission San Diego, the mission bells were buried and the site was abandoned. In 1776, Father Serra returned to the site and re-founded Mission San Juan Capistrano. Due to lack.of sufficient water, the Mission site was moved to its current location in 1778. Its first small church was completed and blessed in 1778. It was replaced by the larger Serra Chapel, completed in 1782. It still stands as the oldest building still in use in California. The Great Stone Church was built from 1797 -1809. The devastating earthquake of 1812 collapsed its roof, leaving it in ruins.

No.

Call ahead before going. Especially with the holidays, there are some altered hours. But usually, it is open during normal business hours during the day.

Mission San Juan Capistrano is one of 21 missions established in California. Father Junipero Serra established this Mission in 1776 among 8 other missions along the Camino Real. This chain of missions located about a day's travel from each other allowed Spanish control of the area while serving the local Indian populations in Christian conversion.

The first CA mission built was Mission San Diego, the site dedicated by Father Junipero Serra on July 1st, 1769. The mission was moved 5 years later in order to be closer to a river water source, its current location.

You'll see the mission right outside the train window, and there's a bus stop next to it for those who want to go to Laguna Hills or San Clemente

Hi Flory, For the mass schedule at the Basilica, the San Juan Capistrano Parish’s main house of worship, please see service information by visiting the following link, Serra Chapel services are noted: https://www.missionsjc.com/religion-spirituality/churches/basilica-mass-times/.