First Communion Info/Sacramental Preparation
Important Dates to Note - 2022-2023 School Year
Please note, in addition to the dates below, there are parent meetings and other events students and parents will be required to attend.
- Friday, May 12 at 6:30 pm in church - Rehearsal for the Sacrament of Communion
- Saturday, May 13 at 10:00 am in church - Sacrament of Communion
- Sunday, May 14 at 10:30 am Mass - May Crowning
First Communion Requirements
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.
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.
Religious ed forms for the 2022-2023 school year
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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