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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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    • Home
    • Christmas Greenery
    • Advent & Christmas Events
    • Mass Info/Live-Streams
    • Contact Us/About Us
      • Contact Us /Hours/Staff
      • FAQs
      • History of Our Parish
      • Our Mission & Vision
      • 2023 Parish Events
      • Recent Parish Events
      • Older Parish Events
      • Who Was St. Gertrude?
      • Financial Reports
    • 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
      • Join Our Parish!
      • Letters for Sponsors
      • 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
  • Christmas Greenery
  • Advent & Christmas Events
  • Mass Info/Live-Streams
  • Contact Us/About Us
    • Contact Us /Hours/Staff
    • FAQs
    • History of Our Parish
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • 2023 Parish Events
    • Recent Parish Events
    • Older Parish Events
    • Who Was St. Gertrude?
    • Financial Reports
  • 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
    • Join Our Parish!
    • Letters for Sponsors
    • Sacramental Records
    • Update Contact Info
  • Sacraments
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Baptism for Children
    • Confirmation
    • First Communion
    • Funerals/Memorial Masses
    • Marriage
    • Reconciliation

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.


Parents of students making their First Communion in May 2024 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

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 2023-2024 school year

Rel. Ed. Registration Form 2023-24 updated AUG 14 (pdf)

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Formato de Inscripcion para Educacion Religiosa 2023-24 (pdf)

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Rel. Education Calendar 2023-2024 (pdf)

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Religious Ed Handbook 2023-24 (pdf)

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Manual de Educacion Religiosa 2024 (pdf)

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Sacramental Registration Form for 2023-2024 First Communion & First Reconciliation (pdf)

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The office is closed on Friday, December 8 for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. 

Mass will be be held on Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 pm (Eve), and on Friday at 7:30 am, 8:30 am, and 6:30 pm 

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