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 Calendar for 2024-2025
| Date | Day | Class/Event | Notes |
| September 8 TEACHER ORIENTATION | Sunday | Teachers meet | 3rd Floor Seminar Room |
| September 15
YLM (Youth Liturgical Ministry Mass) |
Sunday | FREP Kick-off Liturgy
10 am Mass |
Parent Orientation with Teachers in 6th-floor classrooms. Children in Auditorium. *Confirm. Team Building |
| September 22 | Sunday | 1st Class: All Classes – 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Confirmation Class*** |
1st Week of Religious Education Classes |
| September 29 | Sunday | Class | |
| October 6 | Sunday | All Classes Service Project (HELP HANDS)
Confirmation Class*** |
|
| October 13 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY |
| October 20
YLM |
Sunday | Intergenerational Class – Auditorium
Confirmation Class*** |
Immigration Advocacy Group (IAG) |
| October 27 | Sunday | Class | |
| November 3
YLM |
Sunday | Intergenerational Class – Auditorium | Norm-Liturgical Ministry Roles
|
| November 10 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | VETERAN’S DAY |
| November 17 | Sunday | Class
Confirmation Class*** |
|
| November 17 | Sunday | 12:30 PM – Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation | In Chapel (Sac. Prep dates provided to registrants) |
| November 24 | Sunday | Class
Confirmation Class*** |
|
| December 1 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | THANKSGIVING |
| December 8
YLM |
Sunday | Advent Family Social
Confirmation Class*** |
Auditorium |
| December 15 | Sunday | Class | Christmas Concert |
| December 22 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | CHRISTMAS BREAK |
| December 29 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | CHRISTMAS BREAK |
| January 5 | Sunday | Class
Confirmation Class*** |
|
| January 12
YLM |
Sunday | Intergenerational Class-Auditorium | Racial Justice Advocacy Group (RJAG) |
| January 19 | Sunday | OFF-HOLIDAY | MLK, JR. DAY |
| January 26 | Sunday | Class
Confirmation Class*** |
1st Communion Mtg |
| February 2 *YLM | Sunday | Class | Rite of Enrollment 1st Communion |
| February 9 | Sunday | All Classes Service Project
Confirmation Class*** |
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| February 16 & 23 | Sundays | OFF-SCHOOL VACATION | WINTER BREAK |
| March 2 | Sunday | Class
Confirmation Class*** |
1st Communion Mtg |
| March 9
YLM |
Sunday | Lenten Family Social | Auditorium |
| March 16 | Sunday | Class
Confirmation Class*** |
Parent Listening Session Grades 1-6
|
| March 23 | Sunday | Class | SAFETY SUNDAY (Empowering God’s Children) |
| March 30 | Sunday | Class
Confirmation Class *** |
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| April 6
YLM |
Sunday | Intergenerational Class-Auditorium | Creation Care Ministry |
| April 13 | Sunday | Class
Confirmation Class*** |
1st Communion Seder |
| April 20 | Sunday | OFF – HOLIDAY | EASTER |
| April 27 | Sunday | Class
Confirmation Class*** |
|
| May 3 | Saturday | FREP Kids Volunteer | Annual Auction Fundraiser |
| May 4 | Sunday | Walk for Hunger | End of Year FREP Party – Auditorium |
| May 11 | Sunday | FREP CLASSES OVER | Mother’s Day (Back up date for 1st Communion. Date confirmed in Jan.) |
| May 18 | Sunday | Sacrament of 1st Communion
Last Confirmation Class*** |
1st Communion Reception |
| June 1 | Sunday | Confirmation Rehearsal – Chapel | 11:30 am -12:30 pm |
| June 7 – DATE
TENTATIVE! TBA |
Saturday 5 pm Mass | Sacrament of Confirmation | *Waiting on date & time confirmation from Bishop Reed |
*Some dates are potentially subject to change as the year progresses.
** No formal Sr. High Youth Group due to Teen Confirmation Class .
***Teen Confirmation Class only meets on these designated dates.
Let the children come to me