Grades 1-5

Religious Education (1st - 5th Grade)


The 1-5 Religious Education Program at St. Albert Newman Parish seeks to:

  • Teach children about our Catholic faith

  • Develop and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ

  • Support parents in their role as primary educators of their children

  • Develop a strong sense of belonging to the parish family, as evidenced by participation in Sunday Mass and other parish celebrations

 
Program Overview:
Our program includes formation and preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. This is typically done in a classroom setting using a variety of teaching techniques. 

Program Videos:
Our program includes a video series that complements our teaching.  Your child's teacher can provide you with the password to access the video series here.  

Grades 1-5 Class Schedule
Students attend on-campus classes for an hour, once a week, beginning September 17th through May 20th. Classes are offered on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Mandatory parent meeting on Sept. 10th at 6pm at St. Albert
 
Expectations:

  • It’s expected that students be enrolled every year (1-5) to learn all that they need to know about their faith at every age.

  • Parents are the first and most important catechist in the child’s faith formation. Please attend Mass as a family each week.

 
Sacramental Preparation:
First Reconciliation (confession) and First Eucharist (communion) - Children preparing for these sacraments must have two years of active participation in the religious education program (grades 2-3). The sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated in the spring of 2nd grade and the sacrament of First Communion is celebrated at the beginning of May.
Students must have made their First Reconciliation before entering First Communion classes.
 
Dates and Times for Sacraments:
Sacrament of Reconciliation for grades 3-5:
             December - 12/17/2024 at St. Albert at 6pm
             March- 3/25/25 at St. Albert at 6pm
 
Sacrament of First Eucharist: TBD
 
Fees:
$50.00 per child
 
Mandatory parent meeting on Sept. 10th at 6pm at St. Albert. CCD registration will close on Sunday Sept. 15th, 2024.