Religious Education

Children's Religious Education

Religious Education Classes for Baptized

Reconciliation/ First Communion

2nd-12th Grade

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Confirmation

7th - 12th Grade

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Classes Offered at Saint Thomas Aquinas

Grade Level Catechesis for Grades Kindergarten - 6th Grade (baptized/non-baptized)
-- $30 per year includes: A student workbook and other supplies and materials.
 
1st Year First Reconciliation/ Communion Sacrament Preparation (2nd – 11th grades)
-- $100 for 2 years includes: Two student workbooks, a Catholic Prayers and Practices Booklet, and other supplies and materials.
 
1st Year Confirmation Sacrament Preparation (7th – 11th grades)
-- $100 for 2 Years includes: Two student workbooks, a Catholic Prayers and Practices Booklet, and other supplies and materials.
 
2nd Year First Reconciliation/ Communion Sacrament Preparation (3rd – 12th grades)
-- No fee:  2nd year materials already purchased:  the student workbook, the Catholic Prayers and Practices Booklet, and other supplies and materials.
 
2nd Year Confirmation Sacrament Preparation (9th – 12th grades)
-- No fee:  2nd year materials already purchased:  the student workbook, the Catholic Prayers and Practices Booklet, and other supplies and materials.



Requirements to register your child

You MUST bring full PAYMENT and copies of your child’s Birth Certificate and Baptismal Certificate to register.

 

REGISTRATION WILL BE COMPLETE ONCE ALL DOCUMENTS AND PAYMENT HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.


Fees

$30 per child GRADE LEVEL CATECHESIS Kindergarten, 1st (early catechesis) – 4th - 6th grade (post communion)

$100 per child FIRST RECONCILIATION/COMMUNION 2nd – 12th grades

$100 per child CONFIRMATION 7th – 12th grades

 

Late fee of $10/class PER EACH CHILD will be added if payment not received before classes begin in September.

Check or Cash preferred. Thank you!

No child will be turned away because of the cost. Please let us know of any family hardships or need for tuition assistance. Speak directly with a director about this.

 

 

Questions That Families Should Think About Before Registering Their Children in Sacramental Classes

Readiness Indicators for 1st RECONCILIATION and 1st COMMUINON:

  • The family is attending Mass at this parish
  • There are religious symbols in the home, such as a crucifix, statues of saints
  • There is prayer in the home (meal, night, morning…)
  • The child realizes they will enter a process where they will receive Jesus Christ
  • The child has ever been enrolled in prior Religious Education Classes
  • The child is aware of a few Bible stories (family reads Scripture)
  • The child has knowledge of basic prayers and Catholic teachings

Readiness Indicators for CONFIRMATION:

  • Candidates attend Sunday Mass regularly in this parish
  • Candidates have received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
  • There are religious symbols in the home (crucifix, saint statue…)
  • There is prayer in the home (mealtime, evening prayer, morning prayer..)
  • Candidates realize that they  will enter a process where he/she will receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
  • Candidates have attended prior Religious Education Classes
  • Candidates and parents realize they will be dedicating some time to serving within the parish and community at large
  • Candidates and parents have experienced a family or youth retreat
  • Candidates and parents have a prayer life and are acquainted with Scripture & have knowledge of basic prayers and Catholic teachings
  • Candidates have a sincere desire to be confirmed
  • Candidates and his or her parents understand the importance of the confirmation candidate's sponsor involvement


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