Religious Education for Children

Our Religious Education program is now accepting new registrations for the 2019-2020 academic year. We provide a program that follows the growing trend of Family Catechesis. Be sure to review the schedule and philosophy of our program to know how it will impact your child and family schedules.  Thank you for your interest in teaching your child about God’s love for them.

Participants in last year’s program do not need to register again if your contact information has remained the same. Simply call the parish office (773-525-3016) to indicate that your child will participate or email the RE Director David Heimann. Cost for the program is $245 per family per year. If you need to make a payment for Religious Education for the coming year, you can do so by writing a check and sending it to Saint Andrew Parish or online through Give Central.

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About the Program

Looking for a way to teach your children about the faith? We have something for you!

Saint Andrew Religious Education (RE) will offer a family program for families with children from Kindergarten through High School utilizing the Family Catechesis Model. This model has been adopted to the needs of Saint Andrew families after two years of working with families and publishers to have the most flexible and dynamic program we can offer.

Not only does this model offer flexibility to kids and families who may have vacations, sports, grandparents to visit, etc. It has also been proven as a way of having families grow together in religious literacy and faith.

Classes will meet on Sunday mornings from 8:45 am to 9:50 am.

Were excited to offer this program at our parish because of its proven approachability and adaptability for families. We hope you’ll join us in this journey!

2019-2020 Schedule
Visual Representation of the Program

Religious Education Recent Messages


  • January 16, 2020Chapter 13 Links – MLK Weekend
    Dear Parents, Congratulations to our class of confirmandi who were confirmed by Bishop Hicks last night! It was a truly beautiful ceremony and the bishop commented on how well prepared the confirmandi …


  • January 9, 2020Chapter 12 Links – And K-2 Classes this Week!
    Dear Parents, I hope you are having a good week back from break! I am sure the biggest adjustment is for your children after having time off. I am very grateful for everyone who attend this past Sunda …


  • January 2, 2020This Sunday's Parent Session – January 5, 2020
    Dear Parents, I hope you had a wonderful New Years and are still able to enjoy some parts of Christmas Break! Just a reminder that Religious Education returns this Sunday, January 5, 2020 with our joi …

First Communion

First and Second Grade students prepare for First Communion through RE. The normal expectation is to prepare for two years and receive First Communion in the second grade. This requires a few additional classes with their teacher for both first and second graders.

Second graders (and older children who are receiving First Communion) need to attend the following programs:

Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 6:30pm First Reconciliation
Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 1 – 5 pm First Communion Retreat
Thursday, April 30, 2020, 5:30 / 6:30 pm First Communion Rehearsal
Saturday, May 2, 2020, 10:00am / 12:00pm    First Communion Mass

Confirmation

Our Confirmation preparation program is for youth who are in the 7th and 8th grade. This class meets at a different time (4:00 pm to 5:30 pm) on Sundays starting on September 8, 2019 and includes an all-day retreat in both years of preparation. The registration process is the same as the RE program.

Those seeking Confirmation should start in the beginning of their seventh grade year and should attend the parent-child meeting on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 4:00pm.

Recent Messages - Confirmation St. Mary Class


  • January 9, 2020Your Child NEEDS This One Thing for Confirmation
    Dear Parents, Less than half of the candidates for Confirmation have a completed submission for next week's Confirmation Mass. I need this online form completed (seen below) so that I can have th …


  • January 2, 2020Important Information about Confirmation!
    Dear Parents, Happy New Year! I hope you are doing well and are off to a great start for the year! The Sacrament of Confirmation is just under 2 weeks away! In these last few days, there are some impo …


  • December 27, 2019Confirmation is 3 weeks away!
    Dear parents, I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and are enjoying a break over this holiday season! I am looking forward to celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation with your child(ren) and your f …

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