Welcome to our 2022-2023 Religious Education Program
After much discussion, research, and prayer, we have decided to make some changes to our religious education program to make it even more effective, which we are excited to share with you this Fall. We realize that change is often difficult and raises many questions which we will address at our parents meeting on September 11, 2022 at 9:15am in the Hospitality room.
Below is a link to our registration form for the 2022/23 Religious Education program at St. Francis Xavier Parish. We are asking families to register as soon as possible to aid us in planning for the new year. Registration is $75 for the whole family. Payment can be brought to the parish office during business hours, dropped in the collection at Mass (be sure to put in an envelope that is clearly marked with your child’s name), or brought to the mandatory parent meeting on September 11.
**Financial Aid may be available for those families proving need and with approval by the pastor.
Who needs to register for Religious Education?
- Any student in Grades 1-9 who attends public school
- Any student attending Catholic school in 2nd grade or 9th grade who wishes to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation/Communion or Confirmation.
- Children who attend Catholic school but are not in a sacramental year are invited and strongly encouraged to attend but not required.
- September 11, 2022 – Mandatory Parent Orientation Meeting 9:15am.
All students grades 1-9 who are enrolled in public school must attend on the following dates:
- October 2, 2022
- October 16, 2022*
- November 6, 2022
- November 20, 2022*
- December 4, 2022
- December 18, 2022*
- January 8, 2023
- January 22, 2023*
- February 5, 2023
- February 26, 2023*
- March 5, 2023
- March 19, 2023*
- April 2, 2023
- (No second class in April due to school vacation)
- May 7, 2023 – (Families of 2nd graders are NOT required to attend since it is the day of their First Holy Communion)
- May 21, 2023*
*2nd grade students who are enrolled in Catholic schools will only attend the 2nd session of each month for sacramental preparation.
Parental Commitment
Parent’s Commitment to the Catholic Faith and the education of their Children:
- You commit to raise the child in the Catholic Faith
- You commit to attend Holy Mass every weekend and on Holy Days of Obligation with your children
- You promote the Catholic faith in the household by praying with your children and discussing the faith
- You agree to use the budget envelope system at the parish
- You agree to attend our Adult Catholic Education classes provided each year
For those students who have never received instruction in a formal catechetical program, have missed a few years, or are too old to participate in those grades that normally prepare them for a respective sacrament, please contact the office.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Phil Martin, Director of Religious Education at pjm@sfxparish.com or (774) 473-5592.
Fill Out the 2022-2023 Religious Education Registration Google Form