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:
- October 3, 2024
Joint Parent-Child Meeting on Sunday, October 6, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope everyone is have a good week! This Sunday, October 6, 2024 will be our first (of this school year) Joint Parent-Child Meeting. After dropping off your child for their …
- September 26, 2024
"Safety Weekend" for Religious Education on September 29, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians, Hope everyone is having a good week. We will have in-person classes Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 10:00am Kindergarten thru 6th grade at Saint Andrew School. The students and …
- September 19, 2024
Religious Education classes on September 22, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians, Hope you are all having a good week! It was great to meet new students and welcome back returning students, as this school year's Religious Education classes began last Su …
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)
- September 30, 2024Confirmation Service & Confirmation Retreat
Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope that you are doing well! This Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 8am to noon, we have the first of the organized Faith-In-Action Service Projects that have been scheduled fo …
- September 16, 2024Confirmation Prep Session This Sunday!
Dear Parents/Guardians, I am very much looking forward to reuniting with our entire Confirmation Class this Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm in the auditorium. This will be the second …
- September 13, 2024Updates to Schedule as We Reconvene
Dear Parents/Guardians, Thank you to everyone who checked in with me about the remaining schedule for Confirmation Preparation. It resulted in the need to make a few minor changes. Here are the highl …
Recent Flocknotes for Saint Elizabeth Cohort (January 2026)
- October 3, 2024Yes! Confirmation Class Is This Sunday!
Dear Parents/Guardians, Apologies for any confusion and THANK YOU to everyone who wrote back to me to ask about the schedule. . YES! There is a Confirmation Class this Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 3: …
- September 30, 2024You Are Registered for Confirmation
Dear Parents/Guardians, I just wanted to write a quick note confirming that I do have you/your child registered for the Confirmation Preparation program at Saint Andrew parish. Please be reminded that …