RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mary Lasar
Religious Education Director
(516) 599-7222
Marybeth Malone
Religious Education Secretary
(516) 599-7222
KINDNESS MATTERS
"Little deeds of kindness, little acts of love, show that we're acquainted with the Lord above. Little deeds of kindness cheer us on our way, and help ourselves and others have a happy day. Acts of loving kindness prompt a happy smile, and add a joy of living and made life worthwhile."
ANNOUNCEMENTS
JANUARY/FEBRUARY EVENTS:
ALL CONFIRMATION PAPERWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, JAN. 30, 2026.
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Saturday, January 31
Confirmandi/Sponsor Retreat
9:00 am Mass in Church followed by retreat in Maier Hall (School).
Confessions for grades 3, 4, & 5 in Church 9:45 am
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Saturday, February 7 ~ Confessions for Grades 6, 7, & 8 in Church 9:45 am
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Wednesday, February 11 ~ Confessions
Grades 7, & 8 in Church 4:30 pm
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Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 22—Presidents Holiday, no classes
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THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24. THE CELEBRANT WILL BE BISHOP ROBERT J. COYLE.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW IN BULLETIN, REMIND, WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA.
Confirmation news
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REMINDER: 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Preparation students — please place your Mass Passes in the collection basket each Sunday or give them to your catechist during the week before the following Friday for credit.
Remember, this is a requirement in order to continue on your journey toward receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
CLASSROOM
Students must bring all required materials to class each session - pen or pencil, notebook (if required), homework assignment and Religion book. All students are expected to behave in a respectful, polite, and kind manner to all persons (adults and peers). In order to maintain the excellent condition of our parish school building, there is to be no gum chewing in the building. No food should be brought into the building at any time.
Monday - Friday: Noon - 4 PM
DISMISSAL PROCEDURE
The children will be dismissed by their teachers at the end of each session. They will wait until each parent has picked up his/her child(ren). If a parent is not on time, the child will be brought to the office until a parent arrives.
If you need, in an emergency, to pick up your child during class time, notice should be given to the office staff who will prepare an early class dismissal form. The parent must come to the office to sign the form. At that time we will send an adult to the classroom to bring the child to the office.
Grades 1 - 8 Sat 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Grades 1 - 4 Tue 4:15 - 5:15 PM
Grades 5 - 8 Wed 4:15 - 5:15 PM
EMERGENCY CLOSING
Our programs annually run from September through April each term. Registration forms are sent out in May each year to children already in our program. All grade level students must re-register each year.
In the case of inclement weather, on the day of your child's religious instructions, please note the following:
If the local school districts are closed or have early dismissal due to inclement weather, Religious Education classes are automatically cancelled.
If inclement weather occurs during the school day and it becomes necessary to cancel classes, we will:
Have a recorded message on our answering machine.
Have the announcements broadcast on News 12 Long Island.
Have the closing posted on social media.
HOMEWORK and BOOK REPLACEMENT
Registration opens in the beginning of May and runs through mid-June . The Religious Education Program runs annually from September through April. All grade level students must re-register each year.
Each week please check your child's textbook and folder. Homework assignments, as assigned by the Catechist, should be completed by your child prior to the following week's class. Most weeks there is an activity or assignment to complete in the book or a handout to complete. Parents should review the children's completed assignments for correctness.
SACRAMENTS
First Holy Communion
There is a minimum of tow (2) years preparation for the reception of First Holy Communion. This is preceded by the reception of the Sacrament of Penance.
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Confirmation
Admission to the Confirmation class will depend upon the student's regular attendance and successful completion of grades 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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In discerning readiness for reception of the Sacraments the guidelines of the Diocese and the Bishop's Conference will be used. In special cases the decision will be made after discussion with the Director, parent and catechist.
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Penance
The Sacrament of Penance can be received each Saturday in our Church. Your child's Religion book has the form used for Penance inlcuding the Act of Contrition. After First Penance, it is the responsibility of the parent(s) to remind children of God's redeeming love and forgiveness in this Sacrament.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
We expect perfect attendance for religious education. A student's absence from class should be for reasons of illness or family emergency only. MORE THAN 3 EXCUSED ABSENCES during the academic year may result in a student not advancing to the next level. If a child is sick/absent, please call the Religious Education Office at 599-7222 on or before the day of class. If your child has a prolonged illness or an unusual situation, please call the office as soon as possible. A doctor's not must be presented before the child may return to class.
If you pray, they will pray.
If you come to Mass on Sunday and holy days as a family, they will feel like a member of God's Family.
If you are respectful and kind to others, they will treat others in the same way.
CATECHISTS
Volunteers over the age of 18 are needed to teach a one hour class on a weekly basis. Catechist grade level materials are available to all catechists.
All volunteers over the age of 18 are required to submit to a background check before beginning their service. VIRTUS training must also be completed.
GRADE LEVEL COORDINATOR
Coordinators are needed to assist, encourage and support other catechists on their grade level and to be the go-between with the catechist and the Religious Education Office.
CLASS HELPERS
Adults and older children are needed to assist in our tutorial program during class time and to assist in the classroom as needed.