Confirmation will be made: Saturday, August 1, 2020 - 2:00 pm, Fr. Joseph Le, celebrant

Confirmation will be made: Saturday, August 8, 2020 - 2:00 pm, Fr. Joseph Le, celebrant

Contact Anne Balzanto for more information about Confirmation

First Communion will be made: Saturday, August 15 - 2:00 pm, Fr. Joseph Le, celebrant

First Communion will be made: Saturday, August 22 - 2:00 pm, Fr. Joseph Le, celebrant

Contact Susan Panek for more information about First Communion

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.

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 ****

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 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.

Dear Religious Education Families,

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          

See the notes on this page about 2019-2020 sacraments (First Communion and Confirmation)     

• Sorry, no more registrations after classes begin. 

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

• Scroll below to begin registration.

• Discounts are given to families that volunteer in our program

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 formal 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 formal classes in seventh grade and be an active registered parishioner of Saint Alphonsus Liguori.

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.

2020-2021 Registration Below

Sacramental Fees (prices will not change)

• Confirmation Fee:  $75.00

• First Communion Fee: $50.00

Tuition payment (includes books, does not include sacramental fee, if applicable):

•1 child: $200.00 

•2 children: $300.00

•3 or more children: $400.00

Complete paymnet must be made by September 4, 2020
Sorry, no more registrations after classes begin. 

2020 - 2021 Year      

Thank you for selecting the St. Alphonsus Religious Education Program.  We are honored to partner with you in your child’s / children’s faith formation.

• 2019 - 2020 class calendar

• Grades K-8 supply list

• 2019-2020 Parent Handbook

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