2026-2027

At the St. Robert Bellarmine Church Religious Education Program, our faith journey continues as we explore the richness of our Catholic faith, grow in our understanding of prayer, deepen our appreciation of the sacraments, and strive to live our lives fully in Christ.

We warmly invite current, new, and past Religious Education families to join our family-based program. Our goal is to invite, encourage, and equip parents to actively support their children in the Catholic faith. This program is designed to provide families with the knowledge and practical tools needed to bring the love of God front and center in your home and daily life.

Each month, we will offer one in-person parent/child workshop, fostering shared learning and meaningful faith experiences within the family. We believe this family-centered model will create a more consistent and fulfilling program for everyone involved.

On the alternating weeks, we will continue to offer a more traditional classroom session for students only, providing additional instruction and opportunities for fellowship.

Please see below for more details.

Two primary components to Family Religious Education (FRE):

• 1^st Wednesday Family Workshops. This includes the following: 
  Priest Discussions  |  Staff-Lead Workshops  |  Monthly Reviews of Lessons  |  Parent-Specific Curriculum Tips | Guest Speakers  |  Student Presentations/Skits  |  Advent Mass  |  Living Rosary  |  Family Projects
  

Our Family Religious Education (FRE) program runs from September through April. 

We are also offering an additional 3 sessions per month for students only, which means students will come every Wednesdays throughout the month. 

How Classes Are Designed

Traditional and sacrament classes will be set up on all Wednesdays,except the 1st Wednesday.

Confirmation sacrament prep classes will be set up on all Wednesdays,except the 1st Wednesday. .

All students will attend a Religious Education class weekly.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

• Parent Guide –“A Family of Faith”
• Student Workbook- “A Family of Faith”
• Books & materials for traditional & sacrament prep classes

New Families will also receive a tote, a Catholic Bible, a Catechism of the Catholic Church, and school supplies.

Former Families - please keep all tote and materials for following year.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE  

All classes begin in September and meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:15 p.m. (new time)

• Week 1: Family of Faith Workshop (everyone attends)
• Week 2: Sacrament & Traditional Classes (kids only 1-8^th grade)
• Week 3: Sacrament & Traditional Classes (kids only 1-8^th grade)
• Week 4: Sacrament & Traditional Classes (kids only 1-8^th grade)

2026-2027 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR

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Cost: The cost per student is $150.  We look forward to seeing you this fall!

Registration for 2026-2027 Now Open!!!  Please use QR code or link below:     

2026-2027 Religious Education Registration

Mission Statement

The St. Robert Bellarmine Church Religious Education Program is dedicated to fostering Catholic principles and values in the whole student. Our mission is to cultivate each child spiritually, intellectually, socially, and emotionally, guiding them toward a deeper relationship with God and a stronger understanding of their faith.

Through comprehensive religious instruction, students grow in their knowledge of prayer and worship, learning how faith is lived and practiced in everyday life. We strive to help children recognize the presence of Christ in their daily experiences and to respond with love, compassion, and service to others.

We also offer specialized sacramental preparation classes for First Reconciliation and First Communion for parish students who are older than second grade. In addition, our program includes special education classes designed to meet the needs of children who benefit from individualized teaching methods, helping them better understand the love Jesus has for all His children.