Religious Education Faith Formation provides ongoing faith instruction and sacramental preparation for children who do not attend Catholic schools. Our programs runs from September to May, partnering with parents to help build a strong foundation in Catholic tradition, scripture, and prayer.

 

Program Details

• Age Range: Programs are available for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

• Class Schedules: Religious Education classes (Kindergarten through 8th grade) meet weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM.  High School Confirmation Preparation classes are conducted on the second Sunday of each month after the 10:00 or 10:30 AM Mass.  Religious Education classes run from September through May.

• Registration: Families must be registered, active parishioners, and pay a nominal fee (e.g., $35 per child or $50 per family).

• Parental Role: Our program recognizes and values the essential role parents play in nurturing their children's faith at home.

 

Core Sacraments & Requirements

• First Reconciliation & Holy Communion: Preparation is a mandatory two-year program. It begins in the 1st grade, with the sacraments received in the 2nd grade.

• Confirmation: Typically, preparation requires a two-year program that begins in the 9th grade and culminates in the sacrament being conferred by the Bishop in the spring of 10th grade.

• OCIA: Stands for Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. This track is specifically adapted for older unbaptized children or youth who are transitioning from other Christian denominations and seeking the sacraments.