Pet blessing on sunday, october 2 at 11:30 am!
Pet blessing on sunday, october 2 at 11:30 am!
Information about the 2022-2023 school year can be found in the handbook (Manual de Educacion Religiosa 2022-2023).
Forms to register for Religious Ed program and the calendar for the school year are linked here.
To learn more, contact Eloy Escamilla, Pastoral Associate, Religious Education and Youth Ministry, at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org or call 773.764.3621.
Please note that parishes must provide two years of preparation in order for students to make their First Communion.
Parents of students making their First Communion in May 2023 should fill out this form and email it to Eloy Escamilla, Pastoral Associate, Religious Education and Youth Ministry, at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org.
Parents of First Communion candidates will need to attend a number of meetings. Please review the calendar and handbook here for the schedule.
There is a $65 sacramental fee required in addition to the tuition for children making their First Communion.
Please note, in addition to the dates below, there are parent meetings and other events students and parents will be required to attend.
For children in grades 1-8 who attend public or non-Catholic private schools, the Religious Education program provides a faith community for children and their families as they awaken, nourish, and deepen their awareness of God's presence in all things.
The goal of the Religious Education program at Saint Gertrude is to teach children to listen for and respond to God's invitation to love.
In class, students and teachers work to:
Religious Ed Registration Form 2022-23 (updated 7/18) (pdf)
DownloadReligious Ed Handbook 2022-23 (Aug 8) (pdf)
DownloadReligious Ed Calendar 2022-2023 (updated Sept 6, 2022) (pdf)
DownloadManual de Educacion Religiosa 2023 (Aug 8) (pdf)
DownloadFormato de Inscripcion para Educacion Religiosa 2022-23 (pdf)
DownloadFor Students Making Their First Communion and Confirmation ONLY - Sacramental Registration Form for (pdf)
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