Infant Jesus
Religious Education

Infant Jesus Religious Education provides the opportunity for the children of the parish to learn about their faith. With the guidance of caring and dedicated teachers, the children build a relationship with God, and at the same time become active members of the covenant community of Infant Jesus Parish. Religious Education is an ongoing process starting with first grade through 7th grade.

Since the parents are the primary educators of their children, first graders will work with their parents at home following the first grade curriculum. This program will help the parents to prepare their children for second grade. The children must complete the first grade program before they can be placed in the second grade sacramental preparation program.

Infant Jesus Religious Education program has two semesters... a fall and a spring.

Fall Semester: Fourth and Fifth graders attend classes once a week starting in September and are completed in December. Classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 - 5:45PM.

Spring Semester: Second and Third graders attend class once a week starting in January and are completed in April. Classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 - 5:45PM.

After the completion of first grade, the boys and girls with the teaching of the catechists and the support of their parents prepare to receive for the first time the sacrament of Reconciliation during the season of Lent and their First Holy Communion during the month of May.

Confirmation preparation: The sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year preparation program. Confirmation is celebrated in the fall of 8th grade for the students who have completed level 1 and level 2, completion of all assignments, twenty hours of community service and the attendance of a scheduled retreat. After Confirmation the students are then invited to become active members of our YOUth group.

Level 1 (6th grade) Tuesday only from September through May. Students attend every other week from 7:00 - 8:15PM

Level 2 (7th grade) Wednesday only from September through May. Students attend every other week from 7:00 - 8:15PM

All classes are held in Infant Jesus parish center and Our Lady of Wisdom school building.

For more information call the Religious Education office at 928-0447 during the hours of 9:30AM - 12:00 Noon & 1:00PM - 3:00PM Monday through Friday.