“…teach them to do everything

that I have told you.”

— Matthew 28:20

Class Schedules

Eucharist 1

Students in this level learn about the ways that God has shown His love for us. They will also celebrate their faith through prayer, participation in Mass, and honoring the saints. This level consists of a blended program of at-home asynchronous remote learning via Google Classroom and parish Family Sessions. At each Family Session, parent and child can explore, discuss, and celebrate together the importance of faith in their lives.

Family Sessions are held on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30aM – FAMILIES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND TWO FAMILY SESSIONS.

September 16Parent Meeting
September 30Family Session – The Rosary
December 2Family Session – Christmas
January 4Family Session – Church Tour
February 10Family Session – Lent
March 23Family Session – Easter

Eucharist 2

Students in this level continue to work on learning their prayers, better understanding the Sacrifice of the Mass, and directly prepare to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation. Dates for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion will be given at the Parent Meetings.

*If you have a special needs student – the Eucharist 2 Special Needs Class follows the Wednesday Session Schedule.

Classes are held:
Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm
or
Saturday Mornings 9:00am-10:00am

Wednesday SessionSaturday Session
September 6
*Parent Meeting at Start of Class*		September 9
*Parent Meeting at Start of Class*
September 13September 16
September 20September 23
September 27September 30
October 11October 14
October 18October 21
October 25
*Remote Learning Day*		October 28
*Remote Learning Day*
November 1November 4
November 8
*Remote Learning Day*		November 11
*Remote Learning Day*
November 15November 18
November 29
*Remote Learning Day*		December 2
*In-Person Learning*
December 6December 9
December 13December 16
January 3January 6
January 17January 20
January 24January 27
January 31February 3
February 7February 10
February 28March 2
March 6March 9
March 13March 16
March 20March 23

Sunday Option
Level 3, Level 4, Level 5

Classes are held:
Sunday from 8:30Am-10:30AM
Includes Attending 9:30AM Family Mass as part of Class

Students in these levels have a spiral approach to catechesis that goes deeper into faith concepts at each grade level in developmentally appropriate ways. The program is built on the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (creed, sacraments, morality, and prayer), rooted in Tradition and Scripture.

Students in this level will also attend the 9:30am Family Mass in Msgr. Purick Hall serving in a variety of ministries as altar servers, ushers, lectors, choir members, and shepherds.

September 10
*Parent Meeting at Start of Class*		December 10
September 17December 17
September 24January 7
October 1January 21
October 15February 4
October 22February 11
October 29March 3
November 5March 10
November 19March 17
December 3

Level 3 – Level 5

Students in these levels have a spiral approach to catechesis that goes deeper into faith concepts at each grade level in developmentally appropriate ways. The program is built on the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (creed, sacraments, morality, and prayer), rooted in Tradition and Scripture.

Level 3

Monday from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Remote Option through Christ in us portal

September 11December 18
September 18January 8
September 25January 22
October 2January 29
October 16February 5
October 23February 12
November 6
*Remote Learning Day*		February 26
November 13March 4
November 20March 11
November 27March 18
December 4

Level 4

Monday from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Remote Option Through Christ in Us portal

September 11December 18
September 18January 8
September 25January 22
October 2January 29
October 16February 5
October 23February 12
November 6
*Remote Learning Day*		February 26
November 13March 4
November 20March 11
November 27March 18
December 4

Level 5:

Students in this level delve deeper into faith concepts. The program is built on the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (creed, sacraments, morality, and prayer), rooted in Tradition and Scripture. Completion of this level is required to begin preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Tuesday 5:30-6:30m
Remote Option Through Christ in Us portal

September 12December 19
September 19January 9
September 26January 23
October 3January 30
October 17February 6
October 24February 13
November 7
*Remote Learning Day*		February 27
November 14March 5
November 21March 12
November 28March 19
December 5

Confirmation 1

Students in this level begin their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Preparation for the Sacrament is 2½ years. As they begin this first step toward preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, they will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the teachings of their Catholic faith. They will continue to discover the importance of their witness to the love found in the salvation of Jesus Christ.

Weekly Lessons are Completed Remotely through the Christ in Us Portal

Required Monthly in-Person sessions are held:
Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
or
Tuesday From 7:00pm-8:30pm

Monday In-Person SessionsTuesday In-Person Sessions
September 11
*Parent/Child Meeting*		September 12
*Parent/Child Meeting*
September 25September 26
October 16October 17
November 13November 14
December 18December 19
January 8January 9
February 5February 6
March 18March 19

Confirmation 2

Students in this level continue their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. They will review the Sacraments, the 10 Commandments, the Creed, the Trinity, and other concepts important to our faith. They will also begin to examine the lives of the saints and see how these holy men and women can help throughout our faith journey.

Classes are held:
Monday from 7:00pm-8:30pm
or
Tuesday From 7:00pm-8:30pm

Monday SessionTuesday Session
September 11September 12
September 18
*Parent/Child Meeting at Start of Class*		September 19
*Parent/Child Meeting at Start of Class*
September 25September 26
October 2October 3
October 16October 17
October 23October 24
November 6
*Remote Learning Day*		November 7
*Remote Learning Day*
November 13November 14
November 20November 21
November 27November 28
December 4December 5
December 18December 19
January 8January 9
January 22January 23
January 29January 30
February 5February 6
February 12February 13
February 26February 27
March 4March 5
March 11March 12
March 18March 19

Confirmation 3

Students in this level enter into the final preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation by focusing on the Holy Spirit and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us at Confirmation. Students are actively engaged in maturing their faith from the head to the heart.

Classes are held:
Wednesday from 7:00pm-8:30pm

September 20
*Parent/Child Meeting at Start of Class*
September 27
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25

Special Needs

Students in this group prepare for the Sacraments by studying and praying in a small group setting which is more hands on and tailored for the needs of the students. If you would like to place your student in the Special Needs Program, please contact the Religious Education Office at 631-665-4914.

Classes are held:
TBD

Older Sacrament Preparation

Classes are held:
Saturday from 9:00am-10:00am

Students in this level are in Grades 5-8 in school who, for some reason, have missed receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at the usual time. Dates for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion will be given at the Parent Meeting.

September 9
*Parent Meeting at Start of Class*		December 9
September 16December 16
September 23January 6
September 30January 20
October 14January 27
October 21February 3
November 28
*Remote Learning Day*		February 10
November 4March 2
November 11
*Remote Learning Day*		March 9
November 18March 16
December 2March 23