Registration for the 2026-2027 Catechetical Year WILL OPEN on May 1st.
Registration opens May 1st, 2026 for St. Mary's Children/Teen Religious Education Program.(NEW!) Now offering Religious Education class for Kindergarten with limited spots.
- Sacramental prep for Baptism, First Penance and Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation!
- Grades K through High School (12th Grade)
- Children and Teen Bible Study
- Family Mass
- Offering continuing Faith formation with topical instruction based on your child's age.
- Offering structured classes in accordance with the USCCB Framework for Religious Education
METHOD 1
You can now register and pay online by clicking the button below:By registering online, it will automatically go to the Director of Religious Education, Mr. Freddy Burke (FreddyBurkeDRE@gmail.com)
METHOD 2
Download the application form and send it back completed to the Parish Office - Attn: Freddy Burke. You can complete the registration payment using the buttons below. You may also pay the registration fee at the parish office. Please note, if your child is in their 2nd year of preparation of their sacrament, there is a sacramental donation aside from the registration fee.Payment
Religious Education Program Payment – 1 Child
Fill out the form below to make your payment to our Religious Education Program for 2025-2026.
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Religious Education Program Payment – 2 Children
Fill out the form below to make your payment to our Religious Education Program for 2025-2026.
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Religious Education Program Payment – 3 Children or more
Fill out the form below to make your payment to our Religious Education Program for 2025-2026.
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For any questions, please call the parish office today!
201-434-8500 Email: Freddy Burke at FreddyBurkeDRE@gmail.comFreddy Burke
Director of Religious Education
201-434-8500 x102
Children and Teen's Religious Education Program Sacrament Class Policies and Class Types
Baptism Ages 6 and Above. Children can now begin catechism classes as early as Kindergarten (c. 2026) There are limited seats. There is no 1st Communion sacramental preparation in Kindergarten. If your child is in need of Baptism and in Kindergarten, please contact the Director of Religious Education for more information. Must register for Religious Education Classes and attend class for at least (2) full years, in order to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. At Least one Godparent must have received all three of their Sacraments of Baptism, 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation. Godparents are required to provide a copy of their Confirmation Certificate or Letter of Eligibility to the parish office. For adults who want to be Godparents, but did not receive their Sacrament of Confirmation, they must register for OCIA - RCIA - sacraments for Adults. These classes weekly. Check out the 'Sacraments' tab on the website for more info on Adult Sacrament classes. For Infant Baptisms to Age 5, please visit the 'Sacraments' tab, Infant Baptism section on the Website. Completion of Requirements will be reviewed by the Director of Religious Education and the Pastor. 1st Holy Communion Must register for Religious Education Classes for at least (2) Full Years of 1st Communion Classes Preparation. 1st Year - 1st Graders 2nd Year - 2nd Graders Students who complete (2 Full Years of Sacrament Classes Preparation) will receive their 1st Holy Communion in the Spring of their 2nd Year. Completion of Requirements will be reviewed by the Director of Religious Education and the Pastor. 1st Penance and Reconciliation Students preparing for 1st Holy Communion, also prepare to receive the Sacrament of 1st Penance and Reconciliation. This sacrament takes place in the late winter, or early spring of the 1st Holy Communion student's 2nd year of sacramental preparation. Confirmation Must register for Religious Education classes for at least (2) Full years of Confirmation Classes. 1st Year - 7th Graders 2nd Year - 8th Graders Students who complete (2 Full Years of Sacrament Classes Preparation) will receive their Confirmation in the Spring of their 2nd Year. Completion of Requirements will be reviewed by the Director of Religious Education and the Pastor. The Confirmation sponsor (Godparent) must have received all three of their Sacraments of Baptism, 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation. The Sponsor is required to provide a copy of their Confirmation Certificate or Letter of Eligibility to the parish office. For adults who want to be Confirmation Sponsors, but did not receive their Sacrament of Confirmation, they must register for OCIA - RCIA - sacraments for Adults. These classes are from September to May. Check out the 'Sacraments' tab on the website. H.S Catechism Program (Sacraments for High School/Teens) (c. 2022) Students who are of high school age (14 - 17) Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Year High School students and are in need of the Sacraments of Baptism or 1st Holy Communion or Confirmation (or all three) may register using the link/form. For additional information please contact the Director of Religious Education for High School sacrament preparation class placement and information. Monthly Family Mass Children who would like to continue their Religious Education formation outside of class time are Highly Encouraged to attend the Monthly Family Mass which typically takes place at the last Sunday of each month and rotates between the 8am English, 10am Spanish and 12Noon Masses respectively. Children's Bible Study - C.B.S (New Program c. 2025) New Program as of 2025-2026 catechetical school year. Takes place weekly in conjunction with 'CCD' Rel. Ed. classes. Pre-requisite: students must have completed their Baptism and 1st Holy Communion. Offered for Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6. There is no sacramental preparation curriculum in the Children's Bible study class. For children in sacramental prep who desire to learn more about Children's Bible study/stories please attend the monthly Family mass at this time to ensure aligned and adequate faith formation. Please contact the Director of Religious Education for more information. Teen Bible Study - T.B.S (New Program c. 2025) New Program as of 2025-2026 catechetical school year. Takes place weekly in conjunction with 'CCD' Rel. Ed. classes. Pre-requisite: students must have completed their Baptism, 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation. Offered for High School Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. For teens in sacramental prep who desire to learn more about Teen Bible study/stories please attend the monthly Family mass along with ST. MARY'S YOUTH GROUP at this time to ensure aligned and adequate faith formation. Please contact the Director of Religious Education for more information.