Religious Education (Grades 1-6)
FREP Kickoff is September 15th!
Grades 1-6
Graded class groups (1st-6th grades) gather Sunday mornings following the 10 am Mass and meet from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm with all major holidays and school breaks observed. Adult volunteers teach and assist using Pflaum’s Gospel Weeklies curriculum. Snack is provided by families on a rotating basis. Parents are encouraged to volunteer as teachers of the faith. Consistent attendance is important for a fulfilling classroom experience.
FREP Curriculum Scope and Sequence
FREP Calendar for 2025-2026
| Date | Day | Class/Event | Notes |
| September 14 TEACHER ORIENTATION | Sunday | Teachers meet @ 11 am | 3rd Floor Library |
| September 21
|
Sunday | FREP Kick-off Liturgy (YLM-Youth Liturgical Ministry Mass)
10 am Mass |
Community Coffee Kick-off in Auditorium |
| September 28 | Sunday | 1st FREP Class:
All Classes (including Jr./ Sr. High Youth Groups) – 11:15 am – 12:15 pm |
Children/Parent Orientation with Teachers in 6th-floor/2nd-floor classrooms for 1st 20 minutes, then class. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups orientation. Pastoral Planning Mtg in auditorium. |
| October 5 | Sunday | FREP Classes | Community Coffee in Auditorium: Sun*Day Presentation by Creation Care Ministry Team |
| October 12 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY |
| October 15 | Wednesday | 1st Reconciliation Meeting with Parents | VIA ZOOM @ 7 PM |
| October 19
|
Sunday | FREP Classes
YLM Mass 10 am Jr. & Sr. High – Mosaic (2-5 pm offsite) |
Catholic Social Teaching session at 11:15 am in the auditorium. (Sponsored by IAG) |
| October 26 | Sunday | FREP Classes
|
Pastoral Planning Meeting in the auditorium |
| November 2
|
Sunday | FREP Classes
YLM Mass 10 am |
50th Anniversary Hecker Award special community coffee |
| November 9 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | VETERAN’S DAY |
| November 16 | Sunday | FREP Classes
Jr. & Sr. High – Mosaic (2-5 pm offsite) |
1st Reconciliation Workshop @
12:30 pm (Parents & Kids) |
| November 23 | Sunday | FREP Classes
12:30 PM – Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation (Chapel) |
Catholic Social Teaching session at 11:15 am in the auditorium |
| November 30 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | THANKSGIVING |
| December 7
|
Sunday | Advent Family Social
YLM Mass 10 am Jr. & Sr. High – Mosaic (2-5 pm offsite) |
After the 10 am Mass in the Auditorium (during reg. class time) |
| December 14 | Sunday | FREP Classes | Advent Concert/Xmas Pageant |
| December 21 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | CHRISTMAS BREAK |
| December 28 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | CHRISTMAS BREAK |
| January 4 | Sunday | FREP Classes | |
| January 11
|
Sunday | Intergenerational Class-Auditorium
YLM Mass 10 am |
Racial Justice Advocacy Group (RJAG) |
| January 18 | Sunday | OFF-HOLIDAY | MLK, JR. DAY (1/19 Mosiac event) |
| January 25 | Sunday | FREP Classes
|
1st Communion Mtg (Fr. Rick @ 11: 30 am) |
| February 1 | Sunday | FREP Classes
Jr. & Sr. High – Mosaic (2-5 pm offsite) |
Rite of Enrollment 1st Communion (during 10 am Mass) |
| February 8 | Sunday | All FREP Classes Service Project | Catholic Social Teaching session at 7 PM in the Library |
| February 15 & 22 | Sundays | OFF-SCHOOL VACATION | WINTER BREAK |
| March 1 | Sunday | FREP Classes | 1st Communion Mtg |
| March 8
|
Sunday | YLM Mass 10 am
FAMILY RETREAT 10 am -4 pm |
Family Retreat will meet in the Auditorium from 11 am – 4 pm |
| March 15 | Sunday | FREP Classes | Parent Listening Session Grades 1-6
|
| March 22 | Sunday | FREP Classes | SAFETY SUNDAY (Empowering God’s Children) |
| March 29 | Sunday | FREP Classes
Jr. & Sr. High – Mosaic (2-5 pm offsite) |
|
| April 5 | Sunday | OFF-HOLIDAY | EASTER |
| April 12 | Sunday | FREP Classes | 1st Communion Seder
CST Session at 7 PM in Library |
| April 19 | Sunday | Intergenerational Session – Auditorium
YLM Mass 10 am |
Creation Care Ministry (Earth Day – April 22) |
| April 26 | Sunday | FREP Classes (*Last Class for the year) | |
| April 26 | Saturday | FREP Kids Volunteer | Annual Auction Fundraiser |
| May 3 | Sunday | Walk for Hunger (All classes participate) | Meet at the Paulist Center at 8:30 AM for blessing before walking as families |
| May 10 | Sunday | FREP CLASSES OVER | Mother’s Day |
| May 17 | Sunday | Sacrament of 1st Communion
YLM Mass 10 am |
1st Communion Reception
(and end-of-year FREP party) Auditorium |
*Some dates are potentially subject to change as the year progresses.
**Jr. & Sr. High Dates: Orientation to Mosaic Interfaith Program on Sept. 28th at 11:15 am, along with monthly gatherings from 2-5 pm (April & May dates TBA).
Key: FREP Classes
Alternate programming, i.e., Intergenerational FREP Sessions, Socials, Sacraments
No FREP Programming for children/families (Holidays, Teacher Training, etc.)
Let the children come to me