Looking to pass the Catholic Faith on to your child? Saint Andrew has a program for your family!
Please take a moment to watch the video to learn about our program and how it works. Then read on for additional information and details on registration.
The Saint Andrew Religious Education program is now accepting new registrations for the 2023-2024 academic year. 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!
About the Program
Saint Andrew Religious Education (RE) offers a family-centered religious education program for children K – 8 (see visual representation of the model).
The flexibility offered through this model makes religious education effective and vibrant even in the midst of changing COVID protocols with which we are now familiar. Any student and family can participate remotely at any time. This academic year will offer more opportunities for in-person classes while also expecting families to do a portion of the program at home.
Our 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.
General Information: RE K-8
For the 2023-24 academic year – K-6th grades will meet on Sundays from 10:00am to 10:50am and 7 & 8th grades (including both their Religious Education classes and Sacramental preparation classes ) will be on Sunday afternoons/evenings. Seventh graders will meet from 3:30pm to 4:45pm and eight graders will meet from 6:00pm to 7:15pm.
Second graders will have additional meetings on Sundays at 10:00am to accommodate for their preparation for First Communion.
Were excited to offer this program at our parish because of its proven approach-ability and adaptability for families. We hope you’ll join us in this journey!
Recent Flocknotes Regarding RE:
- April 24, 2024
In-Person Classes for Sunday, April 28, 2024
Dear Parents, We do hope everyone is having a great week!! We will have our final In-Person classes for Kindergarten through 6th grade this Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 10:00am at Saint Andrew School …
- April 17, 2024
In-Person Classes this Sunday, April 21, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians, We hope you and your family are having a good week. The Family Mass this Sunday, April 21, 2024 has been assigned to the Religious Education Families to participate in the lead …
- April 11, 2024
In-Person Classes this Sunday, April 14, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians, We hope you and your family are having a good week. As another reminder, there will be i n-person classes for Kindergarten thru 6th grade this Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 10:00 …
First Communion
First and Second Grade students prepare for First Communion through Religious Education. The expectation is for students to prepare for two years and receive First Communion in the Second grade.
In addition to their Religious Education classes, Second graders (and older children who are receiving First Communion) attend First Reconciliation, a First Communion Retreat with their parents, and a rehearsal for First Communion. The anticipated date for the celebration of First Communion is May 4, 2024
Confirmation
Our Confirmation preparation program begins for youth who are entering or are older than the 7th grade. In addition to Religious Education or religion class in Saint Andrew School, the candidates for Confirmation meet on Sunday afternoons.
7th graders meet on Sundays from 3:30pm to 4:45pm
8th graders meet on Sundays from 6:00pm to 7:15pm.
The registration process is the same as the RE program.
Recent Flocknotes for Joan of Arc Cohort (January 2024)
- January 22, 2024Details on Confirmation Mass this Friday
Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope you are all doing well! We had a great rehearsal last night with our Confirmation candidates and I'm confident they are ready! I wanted to go over some of the d …
- January 17, 2024Confirmation is next week!
Dear Parents and Guardians, We're almost there! We celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation next week! Thank you for all you have done to accompany your child in preparation for this milestone in …
- January 6, 2024Confirmation is a month away!
Dear Parents and Guardians, Happy New Year! I trust you had a good winter break. Just sending a reminder that we meet for the final Confirmation Session tomorrow, Sunday, January 7 at 6:00pm in the a …
Recent Flocknotes - Ven. Tolton Cohort (January 2025)
- April 25, 2024Update on this Saturday's Confirmation Retreat
Dear Parents/Guardians, I am very excited for the pilgrimage this Saturday that will serve as the first of two Confirmation retreats for your child's Confirmation cohort. I have more information …
- April 21, 2024ConfirmationPre4: REMINDER – Today's Confirmation class at 3:30pm is with the whole parish and is held in the main…
- April 17, 2024Confirmation Session this Sunday – Parish Mission
Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope you are doing well! The next session for students preparing for Confirmation will take place this Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 3:30 to 5:00pm. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF …