Welcome to Religious Education!

The goal of the 1st through 8th grade Religious Education program is to offer a quality program
where children can experience and learn the importance of their gift of faith. We endeavor to
proclaim and teach the Gospel of Christ as found in Sacred Scripture and the Sacred Traditions of
the Roman Catholic Church, and to make them aware of the richness of  those Traditions and
Catholic Doctrines.

The catechists who teach your children are parishioners who, lovingly,  volunteer their time and
talent for the greater glory of God. They come forward to share their faith with the children and
youth of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Many of them have taught one year or more. Some have
taught for up to 8 years!  All catechists are encouraged to grow in their awareness and knowledge
of our Catholic Faith and to develop their personal spirituality.   You are welcome to become
involved either as a catechist or as an aide. Please see our volunteer page if you are interested.

We realize that parents are the “first and foremost” educators of their children, and your child’s
faith formation begins in the home. How you live your faith has a much greater impact and
influence on your child than any one hour program offered weekly in a classroom setting. In
addition,  attending Mass together each weekend teaches children more about the importance of
praying together than any text book lesson on the Mass! Let’s pray for and encourage each other
as we lead the children of our parish into a deeper understanding and relationship with our Lord.



Preschool-Kindergarten: Religious Education classes are available for three/four year-olds through
Kindergarten. Classes are held during Saturday evening Mass and all Sunday morning Masses and run
from October to May. Classes are taught by volunteer teachers. Contact Jennifer Ochwat or the Religious
Education office for more information or volunteer opportunities.

Pre-K/Kindregarten (3-5yrs); Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8 am, or 9:45 am Mass

1st - 8th Grade: Classes are taught by volunteers,We meet in the education center off of Seton Hall.
Registration can be done on-line or picked up in the parish office during business hours.



Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation/First Eucharist: Preparation for both Sacraments is
normally done in the Second Grade Religious Education program. Older students who have been baptized
but have not received Reconciliation or Eucharist will be prepared with RCIC students but will received the
Sacraments with the 2nd grade class. The child must be registered and participating in the Religious
Education program at St. Elizabeth's. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is usually received after Christmas,
followed by First Eucharist after Easter.



R.C.I.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children): For children and teens (2nd grade through high-school)
that have had little or no previous Religious Education and have not been baptized Catholic. The program
consists of a survey course in Catholicism as well as preparation for the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist,
Confirmation and Reconciliation. RCIC meets at the church beginning in the Fall and running through Easter.

Class Day's/Times

1-5th Grade :  Wednesday 4-5pm, 5:30-6:30pm or Sunday 11:00-12:00 pm
6-8th Grade: Wednesday 5:30-6:30 or Sunday 3:30-4:30pm
RCIC: Wednesday 4-5 pm


Religious Education Special Events: There are many other opportunities to be involved in: May
Crowning, Children's Liturgies, and Bread Days to name a few.
Religious Education