Religious Education (2023–2024)

St. Catherine’s Religious Education Program provides parents with a partnership in the faith formation of their children, who do not attend St. Catherine’s School (or who are new to the school and need of Sacrament Preparation classes). Students ages 6–17 are eligible to attend.

Preparation classes require an attendance of two (2) consecutive years for each Sacrament. Ongoing Faith Formation is also available for students who have completed the 2nd Year of the First Holy Communion program, but are not in high school yet.

Our program is held September–May of each school year, unless indicated otherwise. This upcoming school year begins on Monday, September 18, 2023.

Our registration fees will help cover the costs for the following:

• A textbook (or Catechism, Bible, and notebook) for each student to keep.

• Class supplies and materials

• The students’ end of year celebration and treats

• A small portion of the Program Administration costs

Registration Dates

• "Early Bird" Registration: June 1–16, 2023

• Eligible for students previously enrolled in 1st Year First Communion or Confirmation in the 2022–2023 year, and continuing the 2nd Year of First Communion or Confirmation in the 2023–2024 year.

• Eligible for students previously enrolled in Ongoing Faith Formation in the 2022–2023 year, and entering 1st Year Confirmation in the 2023–2024 year as a high school freshman (9th grade).

• Regular Registration: June 19–September 1, 2023

• Eligible for all students in the 2023–2024 year, including new and first-time enrollees.

• Students must be in 1st Grade or above to enroll in Religious Education (First Communion, Confirmation, or RCIA).

• Eligible for continuing students in the 2023–2024 year, including those who missed the "Early Bird" registration.

• Late Registration: September 5–15, 2023 and September 18–October 2, 2023

• Late registration for Religious Education is not guaranteed. Registration will be made available, based on remaining seats per class.

• Late registration requires approval by Fr. Glenn (or Fr. Jose, in the Pastor's absence) before enrollment. If approved, a $25 late fee will be added to the total enrollment fee, per family.

Registration Requirements

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First Holy Communion (1st and 2nd Year)
and 1st Year Confirmation
(Primera Comunión a Confirmación de Primer Año)

Students ages 6–17 years old who have been Baptized, but have not received First Holy Communion or Confirmation will enroll in our Sacramental Preparation classes. Classes are held every Monday, starting Monday, September 18, 2023.

How to Register

• Families must be registered parishioners, supporting the parish both financially and spiritually.Parish Children will not be turned away for ongoing faith formation due to financial difficulties.

• Weekly Mass attendance is required and will need a weekly verification signature.

• Registrations received after Monday, September 12, 2022 are considered late and may be subject to a $25.00 late fee.

• Each student in 1st grade through 1st year of Confirmation, at the registration appointment, must have a copy of these documents on file at the parish office:

  • Birth Certificate 

  • Baptism Certificate

  • Registration Fee: $90.00 for each student ($75 for each additional sibling)

2nd Year Confirmation

*Mondays starting on September 20th, 2021

How to Register

• Classes for students in 2nd year of Sacrament of Confirmation (9th grade and up), at time of registration, in addition to paying their fee, must complete the following:

  • Sacrament of Confirmation Registration Form (with chosen Saint Name)

  • Birth Certificate

  • Baptism Certificate

  • 1st Holy Communion Certificate

  • Approved Sponsor Verification Form

  • Confirmation Retreat and Fired-Up Conference Permission Slip

  • Registration Fees

    • Registration Fee for the year: $100

    • Overnight Retreat Fee TBD

Contact us

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact religioused@stcsv.org

RCIA Adapted for Children
(RCIA para Niños)

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) for children is intended for students ages 7–17, who were not baptized as infants. We will prepare catechumens to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Please contact Deacon Juan for RCIA enrollment: jmoreno@stcsv.org.

RCIA para niños está destinado a estudiantes de 7 a 17 años que no fueron bautizados cuando eran bebés. Prepararemos a los catecúmenos para recibir los Sacramentos del Bautismo, la Primera Comunión y la Confirmación. Envíe un correo electrónico al Diácono Juan para la inscripción en RCIA: jmoreno@stcsv.org.