First Communion Parent Meeting

Thursday, February 10 at 6:30 pm in the Social Hall, 1401 West Granville Avenue

There is a parent meeting on Thursday, February 10 at 6:30 pm in the Social Hall, 1401 West Granville Avenue, for children who will make their First Communion in May. Please note our requirements stated in our Religious Ed handbook, "

Any student who wishes to receive the Sacrament of Communion in St. Gertrude Church in 2022 must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Reconciliation, and have completed at least two years of preparation for the reception of the sacrament." We do ask that parents only attend and thank you in advance for being on time.

~ Eloy Escamilla, Pastoral Associate, Religious Education and Youth Ministry

First Communion Info/Sacramental Preparation

First Communion Requirements

Please note that parishes must provide two years of preparation in order for students to make their First Communion.

To learn more, contact Eloy Escamilla, Pastoral Associate, Religious Education and Youth Ministry, at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org or call 773.764.3621.

2021-2022 School Year

Are you interested in signing your child/children up for our 2021-2022 Religious Education classes? Applications are available online HERE. Completed forms should be emailed to Eloy Escamilla at eescamilla@stgertrudechicago.org.

We will more information on our Religious Ed program, including if it will be online or in-person, later this month.

Fees

This school year, fees are $200 for one child and $225 for two or more children.

An additional sacramental fee of $60 is required for children making their First Communion, First Reconciliation, or Confirmation.

Religious Education class fees and sacramental fees can be paid online at https://www.givecentral.org/location/8/event/30788.

Religious Ed Classes Info

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:

Understand that everyone is loved and treasured by God.
Live the lessons of Jesus Christ - loving God with your whole heart and loving your neighbors as yourself.
Build a deeper personal relationship with God through prayer and reflection.
Learn to pray as an individual and as part of a community.
Discover ways to love and serve others in our day-to-day lives.
Appreciate what it means to be part of a welcoming, loving community that cares for and respects people from all walks of life.
Deepen their knowledge of the Catholic tradition.

Congratulations to Our First Communicants

First Communion Celebrated Saturday, May 8, 2021

On Saturday, May 8, 32 children from the Religious Ed program and NCA made their First Communion at 10:00 am in church. We are so proud of their hard work and are so blessed by their kind hearts and loving presence in our parish. Together, we offer our congratulations and express our joy for the faith of these young people.

We are especially thankful for our Religious Ed and NCA teachers, Kevin Chears, Ginevra Clark, Ewa Jablonska, and Cristine Salazar, for their kind and patient instruction.

Please continue to hold them in your prayers as they experience the unfolding mystery of the Sacrament of Communion.

Nicholas James Asnis
Gabrielle Elizabeth Barragan
Henry Wendell Carraway
Carter James Cartwright
Raiden Anthony Cruz
Wyatt Christian Dant
Conor Michael Davey
Matthew Tristan Deemant
Charlotte Adelia Domingues
Emmett John Farwig
Sloane Elizabeth Eve Griffin
Heath August Hall-Erickson
Wynn Valerie Houlihan
Jack Michael Kelly
Roger Michael Killelea
Andrew Joseph Macksood
Samuel Robert McDaniel
Andy Mejia
Stella Rose Milkovic
Bradley Michael Phelps
Jane Josephine Robbins
Tristan Alexander Ron Manriquez
Dylan Donovan Rubino
Matthew William Sipchen
Jaylord Labrador Tormon
Aaron Zachary Tucker
Brigid Anne Wilcynski
Ellowin Grace Wimbiscus Yoon
Esmé Luna Wimbiscus Yoon

First Communion Parent Meeting

Thursday, February 10 at 6:30 pm in the Social Hall, 1401 West Granville Avenue

First Communion Info/Sacramental Preparation

First Communion Requirements

2021-2022 School Year

Fees

Religious Ed Classes Info

Congratulations to Our First Communicants

First Communion Celebrated Saturday, May 8, 2021

First Communion Mass Video

Photo Gallery

Download our first communion booklet

Downloads

First Communion Parent Meeting

Thursday, February 10 at 6:30 pm in the Social Hall, 1401 West Granville Avenue

First Communion Info/Sacramental Preparation

First Communion Requirements

2021-2022 School Year

Fees

Religious Ed Classes Info

Congratulations to Our First Communicants

First Communion Celebrated Saturday, May 8, 2021

First Communion Mass Video

Photo Gallery

Download our first communion booklet

Downloads

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