Religious Formation for Children

  For the 2026/2027 school year, we have a full schedule for all grade levels - 1st Grade through high school.  Spanish classes are only available for First Communion preparation on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.  First Communion preparation for children in grades 1-3 is available in English on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.  Sacrament preparation for children starting after 3rd grade will be in English on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. 
 
Classes will begin the week of August 31, 2026.  The first session will also be a parent session. 


Confirmation classes will be on Sunday afternoons from 2:30-4:00 p.m. The students then attend 4 pm Mass with their class. Students must at least be in the 9th grade to begin confirmation preparation.  This is a two-year program. 


Para el año escolar 2026/2027, tenemos un horario completo para todos los niveles de grado - primer grado hasta la escuela secundaria.  Las clases en español sólo están disponibles para la preparación de la Primera Comunión los lunes a las 4:30 p.m. y los miércoles a las 5:30 p.m. La preparación para la Primera Comunión para los niños de 1er grado está disponible en inglés los lunes a las 4:30 p.m. y los martes a las 5:30 p.m. La preparación para el Sacramento para los niños que comienzan después del 3er grado será en inglés los miércoles a las 5:30 p.m.
 
Las clases comenzarán la semana del 31 de agosto de 2026.  La primera sesión será también una sesión para padres.

Las clases de confirmación serán los domingos por la tarde de 2:300 a 4:00 p.m. A continuación, los alumnos asisten a la misa de las 16.00 horas con su clase. Los estudiantes deben estar al menos en el 9º grado para comenzar la preparación para la confirmación.  Este es un programa de dos años. 

Registrations for the 2026/27 begin in June 8, 2026. Click here to register. 

If you have questions for a transfer student, please contact Mary Hernandez - 915-585-0255 x206

Religious Education Classes Grades 1-8

Please present copy of baptism certificate and, if available, first Holy Communion certificate

    Mondays:           4:30-5:30 p.m.  (Grades 1-8)         
              Tuesdays:          5:30-6:30 p.m.  (Grades 1-3)

There are First Communion preparation sessions for grades 1 - 3 during all sessions.

Sacrament Preparation for 1st Communion & 1st Reconciliation for grades 1 through High School

Sacrament Preparation for grades 1 through High School. Please present copy of baptism certificate

Mondays:            4:30-5:30 p.m.          
Tuesdays:           5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays:     5:30-6:30 p.m.

Monday (English and Spanish) and Tuesday (English) classes for sacrament preparation are only for 1st-3rd grade.  Wednesday classes include preparation for First Eucharist for all grade levels.  Spanish classes are available for 1st - 3rd grades, sacrament preparation only, on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
 
First Communion preparation is a 3-year program, usually starting in the 1st grade.  Children prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) and make their first confession in spring of the 3rd year of preparation.  First Holy Communion is celebrated at the end of the 3rd year.
In order to receive 1st Holy Communion, the child must have completed three (3) consecutive years of sacramental preparation classes.  Parents must also attend scheduled formation sessions. For older children (starting sacrament preparation after 3rd grade) is two (2) years.

Preparación de Primera Comunión–3 años
Niños más grandes-2 años de preparación

Confirmation Preparation

Please present copy of baptism and first Holy Communion certificates.  Deben de presentar certificados de Bautismo y Primera Comunión

Sundays:           2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Confirmation Preparation starts in the 9th grade. Students are required to complete two (2) consecutive years of instruction. They attend Mass at 4 p.m. every Sunday. In addition to class attendance, a one-day retreat is a required part of the preparation each year, as well as participation in community service projects.

Preparación comienza en el 9vo grado. Son dos años consecutivos de preparación. Asisten a Misa de 4 pm todos los domingos. Se requiere un retiro y servicio de comunidad cada año.

Parents and sponsors must also attend scheduled formation sessions.

OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation of Adults - adapted for children (formerly RCIA)

Please present copy of birth certificate

                Sundays:           10:00 a.m.  - 12:30 p.m.
 
These classes provide instruction to children over the age of 7 who have not received the Sacrament of Baptism.  This is a three-year program. At the end of the program, they will receive all three sacraments of initiation - Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.

Estas clases son para niños de 7 años de edad que no han recibido Bautismo, 3 años de preparación.