 The Religious Education Program is for students in Grades 1-8 and meets in the classrooms of the Frawley Building. In this program students in grades 1-5 are introduced to the traditions and rituals of our Catholic faith through the sharing of the Scriptures, group prayer, crafts, songs, and other creative activities.
Students in grades 6-8 delve deeper into six specific topic areas of our faith in order to discover what it means to live as a “Catholic” in today’s world.
Grades 1-5 have the option of meeting on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:45 am or Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5:15 pm. Grades 6-8 meet on Wednesday from 7:15 to 8:30 pm.
Students who enroll in our Religious Education Program Grades 1-8 or in our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program also receive formation for the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation at the appropriate age and readiness. The formation for all sacraments includes students and their parents in a multi-generational setting which fosters prayer, formation, and service throughout their preparation process.
Parental involvement is key to the success of this program. See the Be a RE Volunteer Page for more details.
For more information call the Religious Education Office at 708-383-4185 or reled@stgilesparish.org.
2008-2009 Calendar for Religious Education Program Grades 1-8
2008-2009 Calendar in Adobe Reader (pdf - 88 KB)
Children and Family Liturgy Participation Form 2008-2009 in Adobe Reader (pdf - 85 KB)
| Month |
Sunday Mornings
from
9:15 to 10:30 am
for Grades 1-5
Frawley Building |
Wednesday
Afternoon / Evening
from 4 to 5:15 pm for Grades 1-5
from 7:15 to 8:30 pm for Grades 6-8
Frawley Building |
Children's Liturgy Mass
at
9:30 am
Church |
| September |
7, 14, 21 |
10, 17, 24 |
28 |
| October |
5, 19 |
8, 15, 22 |
26 |
| November |
2, 9 , 16 |
5, 12, 19 |
23 |
| December |
7, 14 |
3, 10, 17 |
24 (3 - 4:30 pm) |
| January |
11, 18 |
7, 14, 21 |
25 |
| February |
1, 8, 15 |
4, 11, 18 |
22 |
| March |
1, 8, 15 |
4, 11, 18 |
22 |
| April |
5, 19 |
8, 15, 22 |
26 |
| Important Dates |
Wednesday,
September 3 from 7 to 9 pm in the McDonough Hall
Religious Education Open House |
February 25 - Ash Wednesday
4:45 pm Service and 7 pm Mass |
Wednesday, April 29 at 7 pm in the McDonough Hall
Closing Liturgy and Ice Cream Social |
Important Note
Religious Education Classes do not meet on the weeks of Children's and Family Liturgy so students and their families may participate in this monthly Mass |
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