Religious Education

Saint Mary of the Annunciation's religious education program adheres to the requirements of the Diocese of Richmond and utilizes the following curriculum:

Pre-k - 1st: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
2nd - 6th: Our Sunday Visitor - Alive in Christ
7th & 8th: Catholic Connections
9th: Catholicism & Life: Commandments & Sacraments
10th: Today's Catholic

 2024-2025 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR

ALL Class Times: Sundays 9:30am - 10:50am
Classes Start: Sept 8th, 2024
Last Day of Classes: May 18th, 2025

NO CLASS: 
October 13th - Fall Break
December 22nd - Christmas
December 29th - New Years
April 13th - Palm Sunday
April 20th - Easter Sunday
May 11th - Mother's Day

If you would like to volunteer to teach or aide in a classroom, please contact Kari Campbell at religioused@saintmarycc.org

PLEASE NOTE:
The social hall will be closed during religious education classes. This is due to VIRTUS safety requirements and our need to adjust classrooms and use the central area for classes or activities that cannot be accommodated by our classrooms. All families and groups are invited, and encouraged, to socialize in the Narthex area. The Narthex area is an appropriate location to socialize and gather up until 10 minutes before Mass starts. At 10 minutes to Mass time, individuals should become focused on preparing for Mass and entering into prayer. 


TUITION:
The following fees have been set for classes:

$30.00 for one child
$50.00 for two children
$75.00 for three or more children

 ** additional costs may be required for sacramental classes.

Our catechists are parishioners of St. Mary's who have volunteered their time and talents toward the religious education program. All catechists strive to share and educate the youth of our parish about the Catholic faith. Each catechist has been VIRTUS trained and has completed a background check.

1st & 9th grade are required pre-sacrament classes.

The sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion occur in 2nd grade unless otherwise planned.

The sacrament of Confirmation occurs in 10th grade unless otherwise planned.

Sacrament classes require separate preparatory sessions and/or retreats as well as parent/student meetings with the priest to discern readiness for the upcoming sacrament. Sunday classes cannot substitute for the preparatory sessions.

The Richmond Diocese requires a minimum of 39 hours of religious education each year. St. Mary's meets that requirement through the above calendar; however, the year may be extended due to cancelled classes (such as for hazardous weather closings).

Additionally, attendance requirements are enforced for each grade. Students are allowed to miss a maximum of 5 classes before they have the potential for being required to repeat their grade level.

For more information please Contact Us!