Classes for 2026-2027 start as follows:
- Gr. 2nd-6th receiving First Communion this year (this means they are IN THE SECOND YEAR OF FORMATION): Parent meeting on 9/15 at 430pm in the Dome
- Gr. 1st-6th doing grade-level formation (not receiving First Communion this year) have no parent meeting: Class starts 9/22 at 430pm in the Dome
- Confirmation 1 and 2: Parent meeting on 9/16 at 630pm in the Dome
- OCIA for children: First class (ideally with a parent) on 9/16 at 630pm in Brandsma classroom (upstairs of Dome)
- Home curriculum students: Parent meeting for first-time home curriculum families at 530pm on 9/15 in the Dome. Returning home curriculum families may pick up curriculum at that time as well.
Questions or concerns? Please reach out to Shelley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or stop by the office. The Religious Education office hours are
Mon-Fri: 9a-12pm drop in or
12p-3pm by apppointment (Schedule is subject to change).
Class Calendars (will post closer to Sept)
CLASS MEETING TIMES (2026-2027):
- Religious Ed (Grades 1-6), Tue 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- OCIA (unbaptized children ages 7-17), Wed 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Confirmation Year 1, Wed 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Confirmation Year 2, Wed 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
First Holy Communion & Reconciliation
For 2026-2027, students will be in one hour-long weekly class to prepare for First Holy Communion. There will be additional work sent home for students to complete with their parents for First Holy Communion.
- First Reconciliation: TBD
- First Communion: TBD
Children in this program must:
- be open to receiving Jesus in the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist
- already have been baptized in the Catholic Church
- be on their second year of religious education (i.e., previously enrolled in our parish; if in another parish, a letter of verification must be sent from the previous parish to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Confirmation
Children in this program must:
- be open to receiving the sacrament of Confirmation
- already have been baptized in the Catholic Church
- be in 7th grade and up
Parent Formation - (Conf 1 and 2 parents must do at least 4 months):
*Reminder* - Only ONE parent needs to respond.
Sponsor Formation - (Conf 2 sponsors must do 6 months!):
Documents
- Year 1: To Receive Confirmation in Spring 2028
- Year 2: To Receive Confirmation in Spring 2027
