Religious Education (2025–2026)
St. Catherine’s Religious Education Program provides parents with a partnership in the faith formation of their children, who do not attend St. Catherine’s School (or who are new to the school and need of Sacrament Preparation classes). Students ages 6–17 are eligible to attend.
Preparation classes require an attendance of two (2) consecutive years for each Sacrament. Ongoing Faith Formation is also available for students who have completed the 2nd Year of the First Holy Communion program, but are not in high school yet.
Our program is held September–May of each school year, unless indicated otherwise. This upcoming school year begins on Monday, September 22, 2025
Our registration fees will help cover the costs for the following:
A textbook (or Catechism, Bible, and notebook) for each student to keep.
Class supplies and materials
The students’ end of year celebration and treats
A small portion of the Program Administration costs
Registration Dates
Religious Education registration will be held from Monday, June 15–Friday, September 19. We offer First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) classes for adults and children, and Ongoing Faith Formation classes for children.
Mass and a mandatory orientation will be held on Monday, September 22, and classes will continue each week, until the end of May/early June.
Registration is offered in-person only. Please make arrangements to visit the Parish Office Monday–Friday before 4:00 PM. All documentation must be submitted together during registration.
Registration Requirements
First Holy Communion (1st and 2nd Year)
and 1st Year Confirmation
(Primera Comunión a Confirmación de Primer Año)
Students ages 6–17 years old who have been Baptized, but have not received First Holy Communion or Confirmation will enroll in our Sacramental Preparation classes. Classes are held every Monday, starting Monday, September 22, 2025.
How to Register
Families must be registered parishioners, supporting the parish both financially and spiritually.Parish Children will not be turned away for ongoing faith formation due to financial difficulties.
Weekly Mass attendance is required and will need a weekly verification signature.
Registrations received after Friday, September 19, 2025 are considered late and may be subject to a $25.00 late fee.
Each student in 1st grade through 1st year of Confirmation, at the registration appointment, must have a copy of these documents on file at the parish office:
Birth Certificate
Baptism Certificate (newly reissued certificate within the last year)
Registration Fee: $90.00 for each student ($75 for each additional sibling)
2nd Year Confirmation
*Mondays starting on September 22, 2025
How to Register
Classes for students in 2nd year of Sacrament of Confirmation (8th grade and up), at time of registration, in addition to paying their fee, must complete the following:
Sacrament of Confirmation Registration Form (with chosen Saint Name)
Birth Certificate
Baptism Certificate (newly reissued certificate within the last year)
1st Holy Communion Certificate (newly reissued certificate within the last year)
Approved Sponsor Verification Form
Confirmation Retreat and Fired-Up Conference Permission Slip
Registration Fees
Registration Fee for the year: $275
Other Fees may apply
Contact us
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact religioused@stcsv.org
OCIA Adapted for Children
(OCIA para Niños)
Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA) for children is intended for students ages 7–17, who were not baptized as infants. We will prepare catechumens to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Please contact Deacon Juan for OCIA enrollment: jmoreno@stcsv.org.
OCIA para niños está destinado a estudiantes de 7 a 17 años que no fueron bautizados cuando eran bebés. Prepararemos a los catecúmenos para recibir los Sacramentos del Bautismo, la Primera Comunión y la Confirmación. Envíe un correo electrónico al Diácono Juan para la inscripción en OCIA: jmoreno@stcsv.org.
