Religious Education Program

All 1st through 8th grade students are welcome to join our program!

Program Information

The Church celebrates parents as the principal and first educators of their children. We are eager to assist you with your unique responsibility in your children’s faith formation. The Religious Education program at Saint Clement Parish exists to help children and families grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ as together we pray, serve, give, learn, and belong.

Through our program, we seek to help children and their families:

  • Come to know God more personally as we learn to PRAY individually and to participate fully, consciously, and actively at Mass.

  • Discover ways to love and SERVE others in the wider community.

  • Explore our call to GIVE generously of our time, talent, and treasure to build up God's kingdom.

  • Deepen our knowledge of the Catholic tradition as we LEARN what it means to live as people of faith today.

  • Experience what it means to BELONG to God and to be a member of this great Catholic community of faith.

Our Religious Education program serves 1st through 8th grade students. Classes of 24 students or less are taught by teams of volunteer catechists and they are held on Sundays from 10:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Saint Clement School. Students are prepared to receive the first Eucharist (2nd grade), first reconciliation (3rd grade), and confirmation (8th grade) at the appropriate ages. Please note that the archdiocese requires two years of preparation, so their continuous education is important in their reception of the sacraments.


Registration for 2025-2026 school year is OPEN!


2025/26 School Year

Religious Education Regular Classes Schedule

Sundays from 10:40am to 12:00pm   

  • September 21 First day of class plus Parent Orientation – one parent required to attend

  • October 5 Classes

  • October 19 Classes

  • October 26 At home Formation project (due to closure of Church for renovation)

  • November 2 At home Formation project (due to closure of Church renovation)

  • November 16 Classes

  • November 23 Classes

  • December 14 Classes   

  • January 11, 2026 Classes  

  • January 25 Classes  

  • February 1 Classes 

  • February 8 Classes 

  • March 1 Classes 

  • March 22 Classes 

  • April 19 Classes 

  • April 26 Last day of RE and celebration! One parent required to attend.


Sacramental Preparation Schedule

First Communion

  • September 18 - Time: 7pm-8pm - First Communion Parent Formation Meeting

  • April 18 - Time: 10am-11:30am - Retreat for student and one parent, teaching Mass included in retreat

  • April 19 - First Communion Blessing at 9:30am Church Mass

  • May 15 - Time: 5pm - First Communion Rehearsal

  • May 16 - Time: 12pm - First Communion Mass

Reconciliation

  • September 25 - Time: 7pm-8pm - First Reconciliation Parent Formation Meeting

  • March 1 - Reconciliation Blessing at 9:30am Church Mass

  • March 7 - Time: 9:30am-11am - Retreat, student and one parent must attend

  • March 7- Time: 11:30am - Liturgy and the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Confirmation – 7th grade

  • The October retreat is still in the planning phase and the details—including the date—are yet to be finalized. We’ll share more information as soon as it becomes available.

Confirmation – 8th grade

  • The October retreat is still in the planning phase and the details—including the date—are yet to be finalized. We’ll share more information as soon as it becomes available.

  • January 26 - Time: 7pm-8pm - Sponsor Meeting online, no students attend

  • February 1 - Time: 1pm-6pm - Holy Spirit Retreat for students, ends with 5:00pm Mass and confirmation blessing

  • February 1 - Time: 3pm-6pm - at least one parent attends formation session that ends with Mass

The date for this year’s Confirmation celebration is still to be determined. We are currently waiting for the Archdiocese to assign a date to our parish. As soon as we receive confirmation, we will share the details with you.


Program tuition fees

  • 1 Child: $435.00

  • 2 Children (Price is inclusive for two children): $535.00

  • 3 Children (Price is inclusive for three children): $635.00

  • 4 or more children (Price is inclusive of all): $635.00

Please note, there is an additional fee for sacramental preparation: Communion ($100), Confirmation ($100), Reconciliation ($75).


Mass Journal

A "Mass journal" is typically a tool to help children reflect on their experiences with faith, document their spiritual journey, and integrate religious teachings into their daily lives.

The schedule for picking up the Mass Journal will be announced no later than August 2025


Meet our catechists!

Our catechists play a pivotal role in shaping the faith of our children and adults alike, and we are grateful for the dedicated team of catechists we have for the 2025-26 school year!

Read the catechists bios here


Serve as a Catechist or Aide

We invite you to consider serving as a catechist for our Religious Education Program. We will provide you with a structured curriculum, educational resources, as well as a training that will walk you through a typical class, suggest learning activities, and equip you with the tools you’ll need to teach the group of students you’ll be working with throughout the year.

If you are a teen in need of service hours, you are welcome to serve as a classroom aide.

Please feel free to reach out to Marta Stepniak if you are interested in volunteering or have any questions.


Contact Us

Questions? Please contact Marta Stepniak, Director of Evangelization, Children’s & Leader Formation.

 
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