Religious Education
2023-2024

Summer 2023

Dear Parents,

Once again, it is time to register your child (children) for CCD religious education classes.  We will begin on September 27, and our program will be held in our church using the upper church for prayer and De Chantal Hall for the classes.  We need you to register as soon as possible so that we can prepare class lists, assign teachers and order the materials for the students.  It is important that your child (children) continue with religious education.  None of us can know enough about our faith, our God and the presence of Jesus in the sacraments.  Religious education is a life-long journey for each of us.  We also need you to re-enforce what is done in the class and so we ask that you pray with your child each day, that you bring your child to Mass on the weekends, that you check their homework and review their lessons, that you attend all parent meetings and programs --- you are the first and most important teacher of the child in the ways of faith.  What you do, they will do.  It is a serious responsibility but we can do it together.  Please read this registration form carefully, spread the word that we have a terrific program and we look forward to bringing your child closer to Jesus this new school year.

Some important information about our program here at St. Frances:
 

5. Registration forms are being sent by e-mail to you; registration forms will be available in the church lobby on the ushers’ tables; registration forms will be available in the rectory office.
5. NEW STUDENTS must complete both SECTIONS 1 AND 2 and must provide certificates of Baptism and/or Communion.  Returning students have these certificates on file in our religious education office.
5. We ask that all REGISTRATIONS be completed and returned by Monday, August 21 so that we can prepare class lists, materials, and prepare our teachers for their classes.
5. The fee for the religious education program remains the same as last year --- $125 for one child and $150 for a family.  The fee includes your child’s materials for class.
5. Completed REGISTRATIONS with the fee should be given to Mrs. Christi Costa in church or brought to the rectory.  If you wish, you may mail the REGISTRATION AND FEE to the rectory (190 Hollywood Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10465, att: Mrs.  Christi Costa) but, please, if mailing, enclose a check not cash.
5. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, AUGUST 21.

• All adults should be registered in the parish and receive adult envelopes and mailings.   Registration for adults is in the rectory.
• Children will be given CHILDREN’S ENVELOPES in class in October.   Envelopes are used for attendance purposes and should be dropped in the collection baskets at Mass.
• The religious education program begins on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 3:30 pm.  Entrance to the program is through THE MAIN DOORS OF THE CHURCH.
• Classes begin in the Church with a prayer at 3:30 pm and dismissal will be from the LOWER CHURCH (parking lot). Levels 1-3 will be dismissed at 4:40, levels 4-6 at 4:45, and levels 7-8 at 4:55p.m.  NO LATE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN; NO EARLY DISMISSALS without a written note to Mrs. Christi.
• All registration forms and information must be completed with the fee before a child can be admitted to class.
• High School students should be registered for these Wednesday classes, especially for the reception of the sacraments.
• There will be 3 SUNDAY mandated FAMILY DAY MASSES AND CONFERENCES.  Mass will be at 10 am followed by a conference for the adults and children in De Chantal Hall.  These family days are mandated by the Archdiocese as part of the religious education program.  Dates to follow.
• Preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion requires at least 2 years of class, weekly Mass attendance, Family Days and class assignments.  This is the policy of the Archdiocese.
• Preparation for Confirmation in Level 8 requires at least 2 years of classes, weekly Mass attendance, Family Days and class assignments.  This is the policy of the Archdiocese.
• Children who are absent more than 4 times, are a discipline problem or have poor Mass attendance will be suspended from the classes until the following year.  This is the policy of the Archdiocese.
• MASS SCHEDULE:  Saturdays at 5 pm; Sundays at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am in Spanish.  CONFESSIONS are on Saturdays at 4 pm until 4:45 pm
• QUESTIONS:  speak with Mrs. Christi at 718-792-5500, ext. 210.