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St. Mary Religious Education Information

Classes begin Sept. 21, 2025

General Religious Education Class Times: Classes are held directly before 11:00 Mass at the Parish

House directly across the street from the Church. Classes are one hour and 15 minutes, approx. 9:30 –

10:45. Please see Religious Education Calendar for specific dates:

Special Sacramental Classes:

First Reconciliation – 2 nd grade classes will have a focus on this sacrament in addition to the regular lessons – extra Reconciliation classes will begin on January 4, 2026 and will be held at 8:30 am so the students can then participate in the general education class – This program typically runs for 6- 7 weeks with First Reconciliation happening in February.

First Communion & Confirmation – 3rd grade and older – All classes will have a focus on preparing students for Communion and Confirmation - This class will take place beginning on Jan. 4, 2026 and will be held directly after Mass. The Sacraments will take place depending on the Bishop’s availability. His office will let us know the date which has typically been in early March.

Religious Ed Classes – for students K – 6 th grade, even who have received the Sacraments and wish to continue their religious education. Class time 9:30 – 10:45.

Photographic Permission

Photographs are sometimes taken during faith formation sessions and events. These photos may be displayed publicly, e.g. on the Parish website, in bulletins, in the newspaper, in a brochure, on bulletin boards, Facebook page, etc. The photos are used to keep the community aware and informed of Parish

events and activities: Please sign the Registration Form to indicate your acceptance.