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 2024-2025 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 2024-25 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:
- March 21, 2025
The Week Ahead: Spring Break!!
Dear Parents and Guardians, Hope you are all having a good week! Spring Break is just around the corner!! There will be NO in-person classes this Sunday, March 23 and March 30, 2025. We want everyon …
- March 13, 2025
A Reminder for In-Person Classes on March 16, 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians, We hope everyone is having a good, blessed week! As a reminder, Kindergarten-6th grade will have their in-person class on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 10:00am-10:50am at Saint And …
- March 6, 2025
The Week Ahead: At Home Study for Chapter 25
Dear Parents/Guardians, Hope you and your family are having a good week. A great appreciation to all the parents/guardians who participated in the Parent Meeting last Sunday, March 2nd. For parents wh …
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 Saturday, April 26, 2025
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 - Ven. Tolton Cohort (January 2025)
- January 14, 2025Confirmation is Tomorrow!
Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope you are all doing well! We had a great rehearsal Sunday night with our Confirmation candidates and I'm confident they are ready! I wanted to go over some of the …
- January 7, 2025Confirmation 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 …
- December 11, 2024Final Confirmation Session This Sunday – Help Needed
Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope that you are do ing well! We're really close to the end of our Confirmation Preparation program. Our final session is this Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 6:00pm. I …
Recent Flocknotes for Saint Elizabeth Cohort (January 2026)
- March 17, 2025Spring Break Update – Parish Mission & Service
Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope you are having (or are about to have) a wonderful Spring Break! Whether travelling or staying at home, I hope that your children enjoy a break from school and that you h …
- March 2, 2025SaintElizabethCo: I could still use 4 more volunteers to help with today's Confirmation class. Sign up via the email…
- March 1, 2025Help needed! Please sign up!
Dear Parents/Guardians, I'm looking forward to the Confirmation class tomorrow at 3:30pm with your child(ren). Unfortunately, I'm in need of support to run the meeting. I need 5 parents wil …