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 Pre 3 – 6th
Grade
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am -
2:00
pm
Direct line: 815.455.9787
email:
re@saintthomascatholicchurch.org
About our program:
The Religious Education Department offers religion
classes for students Pre-3** through 6th grade. In the
classroom our catechists lead the children in discussion, reflection and
prayer. They guide the children in discovery activities which make the
lesson more meaningful. Classes are generally limited to 12 students
with two adult volunteers as teacher, teacher/aide or co-teachers.
**Children must be 3 years old by
September 1st.
Religious Education Classes:
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Regular Classes
Tuesday 4:30 - 5:45 pm
Wednesday 4:30 - 5:45 pm
Wednesday 6:45 - 8:00 pm
Classes begin late September and run through April. Those
that register after September 1st are encouraged to do our Home
Study program. |
Home Study
Family centered
religious education--for families who prefer to teach their
child(ren) at home are assisted through this program, which
includes quarterly family gatherings for prayer and activities |
Special Sacrament
Children
in grades 3-6th who may need baptism, reconciliation, communion.
These are "catch-up" classes for the families during the school
year. This class meets Wednesdays between regular RE
sessions.
Wednesdays 6:00 - 6:40 pm |
Vacation Bible School
Children ages
4-10 are divided into age groups and each visit a "Holy Land
site" each day. Bible stories, games, snack, music are all
coordinated to the theme of the site for that day. This is a one
week program that takes place every morning from 9:30 am to
11:30 am in early June. |
1st Communion and 1st Reconciliation are celebrated during the 2nd
grade year. Preparation for Communion is a two
year program.
Tuition & Fees:
Registration fee:
$15.00 per family is payable with completed registration
form.
Tuition: $90.00
per child with a maximum of $240.00 per family including
children in the Youth Ministry department (7th grade and
up).
Sacramental fee:
$30.00 is charged to all 2nd grade students who will be
making First Reconciliation and First Communion
Late & Change fee:
$5.00 per child for registering for classroom classes or
making changes after September 1st.
Please note
that financial arrangements can be made by calling the
Religious Education office. No child will be
denied Religious Education due to financial concerns. |
