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Dear Parents:

Welcome to the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Religious Education Program! We are delighted to have your family joining us on our journey of faith in Jesus Christ.

If you are not yet formally enrolled in our parish, . You may also pick up registration forms at the parish office or print from the website. A copy of each child’s Baptismal Certificate and, if older than first grade, proof of prior faith formation must be submitted before the registration process begins.

Registration is open now and we ask that you please register your child/ren as soon as possible. To register please visit our website www.stkateriparish.com and click the “Religious Education” tab and then select the option “Religious Ed Grades 1-8”. We will need a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate and Communion Certificate for students who have received their First Holy Communion. You may email us at www.sktfaithform@optonline.net or drop these certificates in the mailbox at the parish office.

Our program normally consists of 30 weeks of 90 minute classes. Classes are held at various times Monday through Thursday (the Religious Education Class Schedule for 2022-2023 is attached). Please note that, since many returning families have already registered, some classes may already be at maximum capacity (at this time, 15 students). Classes with less than 5 students enrolled prior to Labor Day may be cancelled.

Tuition will be $185 for one child, $250 for two children, and $300 for three or more children. Children of Catechists pay only half-tuition. Payment must be made before the registration begins.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church section 2226: “Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child's earliest years. This already happens when family members help one another to grow in faith by the witness of a Christian life in keeping with the Gospel. Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God. The parish is the Eucharistic community and the heart of the liturgical life of Christian families; it is a privileged place for the catechesis of children and parents.”

As members of our parish family, it is expected that you will be active participants at weekend Masses. You will also be responsible for acquainting yourselves with, and abiding by, the policies in our Parent Handbook available on the parish website.

Registration procedures are as follows:
   1. First, payment must be made in person by cash or check, or online by credit card on “WeShare” Online Giving. See Instructions below.
   2. Request desired class with us in the office.

Again, welcome to our Religious Education Program! Classes begin in September. Please check the weekly Church bulletin and our website for current and up-coming, information. We look forward to working with you and your children.

God Bless!
Father McLafferty
Sr. Cherree Power, C.R.

Payment Instructions

You must make payment before registering for a class. Please read the instructions fully before you proceed.
   1. Go to saintkateriparish.com, click the Religious Education tab, then Religious Ed. Grades 1-8 and then the "WeShare" logo.
   
   2. Log in or scroll down to "Religious Ed. 2022-2023 Tuition". Be sure to select the correct tuition for 1 child, 2 children, or 3 or more. Click "Make a Payment".
   
    3. Select "Make a One-Time Payment" and select the correct amount :
                   Tuition: 1 child = $185 total
                   Tuition: 2 children = $250 total
                   Tuition: 3 children or more = $300 total
   
   4. Scroll down to choose “Payment type" and "Payment details”. If you already have an account, (formerly ParishPay) just use your log in to complete your payment. After you verify and complete your tuition payment, you will receive an email receipt.
   
   4. FORWARD that email receipt to us at stkaterireled@gmail.com or bring it to the office with you when you come to register.

Faith Formation Parent Handbook
Handbook Received Tear Sheet

Today's Readings
Bible Look-Up
Prayers
Liturgy

Contact: Fr. McLafferty or Fr. Wilson
               (845) 227-1710 x3
               (845) 592-2680 FAX
               saintkateri@optonline.net