Welcome to Religious Education!
Classes are offered for children and teens
Pre-Kindergarten* thru Grade 12
SACRAMENT PROGRAMS
Students wishing to receive the sacraments for the first time are required to register with the Religious Education Office at the beginning of the school year. Baptism/birth certificate is required.
BAPTISM/RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children)
For children between the ages of 7 to 14 years. Two years preparation for Baptism, Penance and Eucharist.
1ST PENANCE/RECONCILIATION
For children who are already baptized between the ages of 7 and 14 years who wish to receive the sacrament of Penance.
1ST EUCHARIST
For children who are already baptized between the ages of 7 and 14 years who wish to receive their first communion
CONFIRMATION
There is a two year preparation period for Confirmation. Diocesan policy requires candidates to be 15 years or older at the time of Confirmation.
POST CONFIRMATION
This year, we are launching a brand new program designed for Confirmed teens ages 16-18. Classes will be held in the Food Court from which will be held after the 5pm Mass on Sundays, from 6-8pm.
*Note: Children in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom must be potty trained.
St. Ann's Church & Schools reserves the right to use student pictures in publications and on the Church website. The Religious Education Office must have on file a written notice from any parent prohibiting the use of their child's picture in the RE/YM publication and webstie. Such notice must be received by September 30, 2008
PARENT OUTREACH AND SUPPORT
Parents can best support their child in Religious Education by:
*attending Mass each week with your child
*getting children to class regularly and on time
*taking an interest in what is happening in the Religious Education classroom
*practice and live the faith your child is learning
St. Ann's Religious Education Programs encourage parent support and volunteerism for a number of reasons:
1) To develop a positive relationship between the program and the home;
2) To provide assistance with special events, clerical work, and as instructional aides;
3) To develop a greater appreciation for the parish as a partnership with parents and catechists;
4) To provide opportunities for contributing skills and talents;
5) To increase communication.
REGISTRATION AND FEES:
To sign up your children/teens for Religious Education, you must come in and register for classes. Registration for the 2008-2009 year will be on August 10th & 17th in St. Ann's Food Court from 8:00am to Noon. You may also visit our Office Mondays thru Thursdays from 7:30am-4:00pm or on Sundays from 8:00am-2:00pm after August 1st. Online registration is also available.
A non-refundable fee of $25.00 covers textbooks, classroom supplies and designated activities. Additional costs are incurred in the Youth Ministry programs. No child will be refused because of cost.
Once registered, families are issued a Registration Packet that contains the 2008-2009 Religious Education Handbook and Calendar, Classroom Diagrams and the student(s) classroom assignments. Students who show up for class without their assignment pass and/or whose names do not appear on the class roster will be asked to report to the Religious Education Office.
Online Registration Instructions
Scroll down to register online. Complete the form and press SUBMIT. A confirmation message will appear once you submit your form containing further instructions on how to COMPLETE the registration process. You will need to scroll down to see the message once returned to this page.
Classes start Sunday, August 24, 2008
If your form does not submit, please go back and ensure that the required questions have been answered, these are marked by a small red asterisk. Mahalo!
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