St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Chicago

St. Gertrude Catholic Church in ChicagoSt. Gertrude Catholic Church in ChicagoSt. Gertrude Catholic Church in Chicago

773.764.3621

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      • Older Parish Events
      • Who Was St. Gertrude?
      • Financial Reports
    • Fr. Rich Retires!
    • Bulletins
    • Religious Education News
    • Heart to Heart
    • Medical Lending Closet
    • Donate to St. Gertrude
    • Ministries/Community Life
      • Become a Catholic/RCIA
      • Care For Real
      • Domestic Violence Help
      • ECRA
      • Heart to Heart
      • Liturgical Ministries
      • NCA
      • Parish Advisory Groups
      • Social Justice Groups
      • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Registration & Records
      • Baptism for Children
      • Confirmation Forms 2022
      • Join Our Parish!
      • Letters for Sponsors
      • Marriage
      • Sacramental Records
      • Update Contact Info
    • Sacraments
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Baptism for Children
      • Confirmation
      • First Communion
      • Funerals/Memorial Masses
      • Marriage
      • Reconciliation

773.764.3621

St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Chicago

St. Gertrude Catholic Church in ChicagoSt. Gertrude Catholic Church in ChicagoSt. Gertrude Catholic Church in Chicago
  • Home
  • Mass Info/Live-Streams
  • Student Essay Winners
  • Contact Us/About Us
    • Contact Us /Hours/Staff
    • FAQs
    • History of Our Parish
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Recent Parish Events
    • Older Parish Events
    • Who Was St. Gertrude?
    • Financial Reports
  • Fr. Rich Retires!
  • Bulletins
  • Religious Education News
  • Heart to Heart
  • Medical Lending Closet
  • Donate to St. Gertrude
  • Ministries/Community Life
    • Become a Catholic/RCIA
    • Care For Real
    • Domestic Violence Help
    • ECRA
    • Heart to Heart
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • NCA
    • Parish Advisory Groups
    • Social Justice Groups
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Registration & Records
    • Baptism for Children
    • Confirmation Forms 2022
    • Join Our Parish!
    • Letters for Sponsors
    • Marriage
    • Sacramental Records
    • Update Contact Info
  • Sacraments
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Baptism for Children
    • Confirmation
    • First Communion
    • Funerals/Memorial Masses
    • Marriage
    • Reconciliation

It's not too late to sign up for religious ed classes!

It's not too late to sign up for religious ed classes!

It's not too late to sign up for religious ed classes!

It's not too late to sign up for religious ed classes!

It's not too late to sign up for religious ed classes!

It's not too late to sign up for religious ed classes!

parent meeting for first communion students - monday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 pm in church

parent meeting for first communion students - monday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 pm in church

parent meeting for first communion students - monday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 pm in church

parent meeting for first communion students - monday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 pm in church

parent meeting for first communion students - monday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 pm in church

parent meeting for first communion students - monday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 pm in church

First Communion Info/Sacramental Preparation

Religious Ed Classes Info - Classes Begin Sunday, September 18

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. 

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. 

pay the $65 Sacramental Fee here

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. 

  • Sunday, October 16 at 10:30 am Mass - Presentation of First Communion candidates
  • Monday, January 30 at 6:30 pm in church - Sacrament of Reconciliation
  • 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

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)

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Religious Ed Handbook 2022-23 (Aug 8) (pdf)

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Religious Ed Calendar 2022-2023 (updated Sept 6, 2022) (pdf)

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Manual de Educacion Religiosa 2023 (Aug 8) (pdf)

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Formato de Inscripcion para Educacion Religiosa 2022-23 (pdf)

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For Students Making Their First Communion and Confirmation ONLY - Sacramental Registration Form for (pdf)

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