Saint Mary Religious Education Program

 FAQ

Does my child need to attend Religious Education every year?
What grade can my child start in the Religious Education program?
Do you only offer classes once a week?
How do I register my child for Religious Education?

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 Does my child need to attend Religious Education every year?
Children are expected to participate in Religious Education every year.  This 
is not only a parish policy but a diocesan policy as well.  The curriculum 
builds on the previous year's studies and experiences.  Just as math and 
language arts cannot be learned on a sporadic basis, neither can religion.
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 What grade can my child start in the Religious Education program?
We start the program with children as young as 3 yrs old and continue through 
8th grade.
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 Do you only offer classes once a week?
We offer a variety of sessions to accomodate busy schedules.  We offer 
sessions on Wednesday afternoon for preschool-6th grade, Wednesday evening 
for grades 1-8, Sunday evening for grades 7&8, Summer Intensive(this session 
meets in August for 8 days over 2 weeks) for grades 1-8, and the Family 
catechesis program (this is more of a self-motivated home program) for grades 
preschool-8th grade.
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 How do I register my child for Religious Education?
You can either stop by the Religious Education office or print the materials 
off of this web site.  Please call the office at 847-537-9423 ext 23 for 
hours.  The materials are available under Registration and Handbook on this 
site.  Please return registration materials ASAP, as this helps us plan for 
next year, ex: teachers, aides, and classroom size.
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