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All families wishing to enroll their child in the St. Philip the Apostle Religious Education program must be registered members of our parish.
The registration process began Sunday, April 19, 2009. Re-Registration for currently enrolled students continued through Monday, May 1, 2009 [without incurring a late fee]. Any current family registering after this date will incur the $20 late fee.
We have an ongoing open registration policy for new parishioners enrolling for the first time.
Those wishing to register a new child in our program are asked to please submit a copy of the child's baptismal certificate along with the application form and the appropriate fee.
The Registration Fees are as follows:
One child - $80.00
Two children - $120.00
Three or more children - $160.00
In order to allow you to enroll your son or daughter in our religious education program, please click here to start the process.
The staff for the program is made up of many happy volunteers who serve in the following capacities: Catechists, Co-Catechists, Catechists Aides, and Office Assistants. If you are interested in volunteering for the program, please call the Religious Education Office. You help is needed and truly appreciated!
If you are interested in volunteering, in any capacity, please click this link to send us a note of which position you are most willing to fill. Thank you!!!
Preparation for both the child's First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are made in 2nd Grade of Sunday catechism. Children must complete the 1st grade to make their sacraments in 2nd grade. Additional information, parental catechesis meetings and sacrament books will be available to the parents to assist them help their child with their sacramental preparation.
The preparation for Confirmation is made in the 8th grade during Monday Catechism. Children must complete the 3rd through 7th grades to make their Confirmation in 8th grade. Additional Confirmation classes and a required all-day Retreat are requirements for the sacrament.