Religious Education Program
General Information
Mission Statement & Program Goals
Attendance & Discipline Policy
Newsletters
The purpose of the newsletters is to provide specialized information to Religious Education families in an effort to develop a strong relationship with parents as we work together in the religious formation of your children.
Parish News & Annoucements
Registration Information
Religious Education Registration 2019-2020
Schedule of Weekly Religious Education Classes
Schedule of Classes PK-8th Grade 2019-2020
Schedule of Class Sunday School 2019-2020
Curriculum & Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, along with the Archdiocese of Chicago, requires regular and active participation in a religious education program for a minimum of two consecutive years for a sacramental preparation prior to receiving a sacrament. Therefore, the preparation for 1st Reconciliation and Eucharist begins in the 1st grade.
Curriculum: Loyola Press "God's Gift Reconciliation" and "God's Gift Eucharist"
Reconciliation & Eucharist Resources
Reconcilation and Eucharist Handbook 2019-2020
7th Grade Confirmation Preparation: Year One
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, along with the Archdiocese of Chicago, requires regular and active participation in a religious education program for a minimum of two consecutive years for a sacramental preparation prior to receiving a sacrament. Therefore, the preparation for Confirmation begins in the 7th grade.
Curriculum: Chosen by Ascension Press
8th Grade Confirmation Preparation: Year Two
Year two and the final preparation for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is completed only after year one has been satisfactorily completed.
Curriculum: Chosen by Ascension Press
Confirmation Resources
Confirmation Handbook 2019-2020
Confirmation Service Fair Requirements
Confirmation Candidate Information Form
"Called to Serve" Service Forms
Gather & Grow: A Family Catechesis Program
Gather & Grow Mission Statement & Goal
Gather & Grow Attendance Policy
Schedule of Classes Gather & Grow 2019-2020
Additional Resources
Called to Protect for Young Children & Youth-providing a safe environment for children
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Called to Protect for Young Children: Information for Parents
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Called to Protect for Young Children: Lesson Plans for Grades K-5
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Called to Protect for Young Children: Safety Tips for Parents
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Called to Protect for Young Children: Information about the Internet
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Called to Protect for Youth: What can Parents do to Reinforce the Message
