Religious Education for Children

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 2025-2026 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!

Participants in last year’s program do not need to register again if your contact information has remained the same. Simply call the parish office (773-525-3016) to indicate that your child will participate or email the RE Director David Heimann. Cost for the program is $310 per family per year. If you need to make a payment for Religious Education for the coming year, you can do so by writing a check and sending it to Saint Andrew Parish or online through Flocknote Fund It

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 schedules. Any student and family can participate remotely at any time. Our model offers 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 2025-26 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!

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Recent Flocknotes Regarding RE:

The Week Ahead for Religious Ed. : At-Home Study for Chapter 8
on November 12, 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians, We hope everyone is having a great blessed week and enjoyed Chicago's first snow of the season! Religious Ed for grades Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th will be done at-home, this Sunday, November...
We Still Need Students for Mass Roles This Sunday
on November 7, 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians, We are still in need of students to fill roles this Sunday at the 9:00am Mass such as a Second Reader, a Petition Reader, and Gift Bearers. Please sign up using the form below. Thank you! Blessings...
The Week Ahead for Religious Ed. : At-Home Study for Chapter 7
on November 5, 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians, We hope everyone is having a blessed week! This Sunday, November 9, 2025 , Religious Ed for grades Kindergarten thru 6th will be done at-home, but we do have the opportunity for your child to be...

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, May 2, 2026.

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 Saint Elizabeth Cohort (January 2026)

Service Projects For Confirmation
on October 26, 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope that you are having a good weekend! I'm writing today to remind you about some of the opportunities for your child in their Confirmation preparation. Most things discussed here has a link related...
Completing Assignments for Confirmation
on October 7, 2025
Dear Parents/Gua rdians, It was very good to see so many of our students at the Confirmation retreat this past Saturday. We received many compliments from the Shrine staff regarding your children. They were very impressed with...
Confirmation Retreat This Saturday
on October 1, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope you are doing well. Just a reminder that this Saturday , October 4, 2025 is the Confirmation retreat for your child(ren). I'm also writing to let you know that I am away until Friday night...

Recent Flocknotes - Saint Paul Cohort (January 2027)

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