Family Religious Education

Please note that registration for family religious education for the 2023-24 year has closed.

St. Patrick’s Catholic American Community (Chiesa di San Patrizio) offers Religious Education Classes in English for students preparing to receive the sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation, plus their parents. Our program follows a family-centered workshop model, meeting once or twice a month, students in Tara Hall (below the church), and parents in St. Patrick’s Church.

These two hour workshops meet on designated Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM from September to May, for a total of 12 sessions. Each workshop is followed by a Family Mass (held at 6:00 PM in St. Patrick’s), in which the students take responsibility for readings and prayers on a rotating basis.

While children are in class, parents have a special required session of their own on topics pertinent to Catholic parents & adult Christians in today’s world. At least one English-speaking parent (they can alternate or both can attend) must attend all sessions.

Requirements for 2023/24

  • At least one parent, but preferably both, must have a comprehensive, thorough understanding of English and speaking skills. The child must clearly understand and speak English.
  • Students for First Communion must be at least 8 years old and in the 3rd Grade (according to the American system) by September 10, 2023.
  • Students for Confirmation must be at least 14 years old and in the 9th Grade (according to the American system) by September 10, 2023.

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