You must select one time and keep it all year.
Discounts are given to families that volunteer in our program. 

All volunteers who have contact with children are required to complete a training session (Virtus training) and complete a background check.

***** RE teachers receive free tuition. 
***** Office or hall security volunteers, teacher aides, and permanent substitutes receive a 50% discount on tuition. 
***** First Communion and Confirmation sacraments fees need to be paid when applicable.
 

2020-2021 Registration Below

Sacramental Fees
(prices will not change)

• Confirmation Fee:  $75.00

• First Communion Fee: $50.00

Due by July 31, 2020 - To figure your total Tuition payment (includes books):

•1 child: $200.00 

•2 children: $300.00

•3 or more children: $400.00

Prices will increase as of August 1st

8/1/2020 - 8/31/2020 - To figure your total Tuition payment (includes books):

•1 child: $275.00

•2 children: $375.00

•3 or more children: $475.00

Prices will increase as of Sept. 1st

9/1/2020 -  9/30/2020 - To figure your total Tuition payment (includes books):

•1 child: $300.00 

•2 children: $400.00

•3 or more children: $500.00

Due by 9/30/2020

• Sorry, no more registrations after classes begin. 

2020 - 2021 Year

In an effort to keep tuition and sacrament fees from increasing, registration will not be complete until full payment is made. 

Questions: Please contact Anne Balzanto at a.balzanto@saintalphonsus.com

• Adults who volunteer as a catechist or catechist aide will be given a discount.
• Please contact Anne Balzanto for additional information.

Dear Religious Education Families,

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced the indefinite closure of all schools. St. Alphonsus Liguori Religious Education will not have classes until further notice.

We are praying that you and your families are safe and healthy during this challenging and uncertain time.
 

Any new information regarding Confirmation and First Communion will be shared as decisions by the Chicago Archdiocese are made.  

Susan Panek and Anne Balzanto

St. Alphonsus Religious Education, Directors of Religious Education Grades K  8               

• Sorry, no more registrations after classes begin. 

• You must select one time and keep it all year.

• Discounts are given to families that volunteer in our program (Please see below)

Religious Education (grades K-8)

 

Rev. Joseph N. Le, Pastor

Welcome and thank you for investing in your child's faith & Catholic Education!

We offer 2 options for child(ren)'s Religious Education:

1. Sunday 9:35am - 10:50 am  (Grades K-8) - only Kindergarten Class

2. Monday 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm (Grades 1 - 8th Grade)

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   Here at Saint Alphonsus, we offer a spiral curriculum in our Religious Education program for students, grades K-8. Of course it is advisable that you keep with your religious education every year that you advance a grade level.
   Our Catholic faith is ongoing and never ending. Mass attendance is encouraged also.

   Sacramental Years:

• First Communion - Grades (1 & 2)
• Confirmation: (7 & 8) 

• Candidates must begin Religious Education classes in first grade to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion during their second grade year.

• Similarly, to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in eighth grade, candidates must begin classes in seventh grade and be a registered parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Liguori.

Here at Saint Alphonsus, we offer a spiral curriculum in our Religious Education program for students, grades K-8. Of course it is advisable that you keep with your religious education every year that you advance a grade level.

Our Catholic faith is ongoing and never ending. Mass attendance is encouraged also.
 

• Candidates must begin Religious Education classes in first grade to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion during their second grade year.

• Similarly, to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in eighth grade, candidates must begin classes in seventh grade and be a registered parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Liguori.

• 2019 - 2020 class calendar

• Grades K-8 supply list

• 2019-2020 Parent Handbook

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7th Grade Service Hour Sheet - LetterReceiving the Sacrament of Confirmation is in 8th grade Candidates must begin confirmation classes in seventh grade and be an active, registered parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Liguori.

Click Here for:
2019-2020 REQUIRED CONFIRMATION Information Sheet

• PDFs of Sacramental Preparation for first year (7th grade) Seeking Confirmation - Letter from Cardinal Cupich

• 7th Grade Service Hour Sheet (PDF)

• Article from Catholic New World & Canon Law Resources Concerning the new Confirmation Process and fostering a sense of belonging

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• Confirmation 2019-2020 Candidate Information Sheet (Mandatory & Interactive PDF)

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Confirmation MANDATORY Parent Meeting - October 7, 2019

• Confirmation Handbook 

• Confirmation Important Dates (2019-2020)

• Confirmation Service Hour Sheet (8th grade)

• Must be TYPED (except for supervisor signature)

• Please turn in to Mrs. Anne Balzanto within 2 weeks of service performed.

Candidates must receive 2 consecutive years of Religious Education to receive First Communion.
Please contact Susan Panek with any questions.

2019-2020 Documents 

• 2019-2020 First Reconcilation and First Communion Parent Handbook

• 2019-2020 Reconcilation and First Comunion **** IMPORTANT DATES ****