1. Does my family have to be a registered parishioner of Saint Mary Cathedral?
Your family does not need to be a registered parishioner to attend classes.
2. How do I register my child?
Join us on July 25th, see times, below (in the Donahue Center Cafeteria).
If you miss the date, please call the church office to register.
3. When can my child start Religious Education?
Religious Education begins at home. Parents are a child's first catechist.
To participate at Saint Mary Cathedral Sunday sessions, please contact the church office and let's discuss how your child(ren) and family can work best to learn the Catholic faith.
5. Is my child ready to receive First Holy Communion?
If your child has been baptized and is 6 years old, it's time to begin preparation to receive First Holy Communion.
If your child has not been baptized and is 6 years old, let's work together to create a path for your little one to prepare for baptism.
6. When are the classes?
Our Religious Education children gather on Sundays.
Here is the 2021-2022 schedule:
Would like to learn in English 10:30am-11:30am
Would like to learn in Spanish 12:30am-1:30pm
If your child is homeschooled or attends Catholic school
2pm - 3pm
You will be given a calendar, for this school year, at Orientation.
7. When is registration and orientation and do I have to go to both?
Registration will be in the Donahue Center Gym on Sunday, July 25th.
Children who learn better in a class in:
Children who are in a:
Homeschool Program join us at one of these times 2pm or 3pm
Catholic school pick one time: 10am or 11am or 2pm or 3pm
Please bring copies of the sacraments your child has received.
If your child is not baptized, please bring a copy of their birth certificate. We look forward to visiting with you then!
ORIENTATION will be different for everyone. No two families will have the same path to travel. As we, the staff, learns your story, we will let you know when and where our orientation gathering will be. We will review what the plan is for this year and how we can share, learn and grow together in faith.
8. What are the hours for Religious Education (RE)?
English Spanish
10:30am to 11:30am 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Homeschooled
2pm-3pm 1st Sunday of the Month and community events
Catholic School
2pm-3pm (2-options available) will discuss with each family
9. Attendance, how important is it?
Being on time to start class and attending class is very important. We will work with you the best that we can. Please know that we are here to help you to prepare your child for sacraments and to walk with them through their journey of faith.
10. Can parents sit in on classes?
Yes. Parents are the first catechists and it is very important that your little one feels comfortable and safe.
11. When will my child receive their sacrament?
It is recommended that the church, the family and the student work together to ensure your child is prepared.