St. Mary

Religious Education
Classes Begin 
Sept 3, 2025

Register Your Children

CLICK HERE to REGISTER your children online into the religious education program. All necessary forms, authorization, and online payment options are included in the registration. See fees & details below on this page.

Schedule, Information & Forms

Current School Year: Yearly Calendar, List of Catechists, Policies & Procedures, and Other Forms & Resources

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This is our primary communication resource to update parents and students on class changes and weather cancellations for our CCD & YM programs. Please ensure to sign up to receive these text/emails

Religion Program Fees & Details

Wednesday Evenings | September - May 6:30pm - 7:30pm Pre-K/Kindergarten | Loretto House Grades 1 - 10 | St Mary's School Grades 11 - 12 | ??? 

Annual Class Fees

1 Child = $75
2 Children = $140
3 Children = $200
4 Children = $250
Family Max = $250

Our religious education program partners with families to nurture children and youth in the foundations and truths of our Catholic faith. Through engaging, age-appropriate lessons, activities, prayer, and sacramental preparation, students are thoughtfully guided to grow in their relationship with God, experience His enduring love, and discover their identity and place within our Church family. Together, we strive to form disciples and saints in the making, rooted in faith and ready to live God’s love in the world.

📘 Our Program Offers
– Weekly sessions covering: Scripture, Catholic foundations, prayer formations, sacraments, and liturgical seasons.
– Sacramental Preparations for: – First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.   
– Fellowship and participation in parish life and vocations.
– Family Involvement – Encouraged family participation materials to support learning at home and participate in parish and FOP events.

Curriculum

By Grade Level:
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1st: God’s Promise of a Savior 
(introductions to important figures from the Old Testament and Jesus’s life)
2nd: 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
3rd: Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace
4th: God’s Love and Mercy
5th: Liturgy and Worship
6th: The Word of God
7th: The Life of Christ
8th: Confirmation prep
9th: Confirmation prep
10th: The Creed/Bible 
11th: Apologetics
12th: Moral Theology

Vacation Bible School

Free

Vacation Bible School is a fun, faith-filled summer program for children that brings the Bible to life through music, crafts, games, and storytelling. Each day focuses on a different Bible theme or story, helping kids grow in their understanding of God’s love in an engaging and age-appropriate way.

Sacramental Preparedness

For Parents & Students - Information, Forms, & Resources

To Parents & Students

Preparing for First Holy Communion is a deeply joyful and sacred journey of faith for children and their families. This cherished sacrament marks a powerful moment in a child’s spiritual life, as they encounter Jesus truly present in the Eucharist for the very first time! Receiving Him into their hearts and growing in a more intimate relationship with His abiding love.

Spiritual Focus

Throughout their preparation, children are gently encouraged to grow closer to Jesus, learn about the beauty and meaning of the Mass, and come to love the Eucharist as the heart of our Catholic faith.


Preparation Throughout The Year

  • Religion Class
     Through engaging classroom lessons, children learn about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, the gifts we receive in Holy Communion, the parts of the Mass, and how we actively and reverently participate with open hearts.
  • Parent Involvement
     Parents are essential partners in this faith journey. Families are invited to participate through retreats, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, activity nights, and by supporting faith learning at home.
  • Dragon Slayers Retreat
     This fun and meaningful day of reflection and adventure helps children deepen their understanding of our faith while learning how to stand strong and defend their hearts against spiritual “dragons” they may face on their journey ahead.

To Parents & Students

Preparing for First Reconciliation is an important and joyful step in your child’s spiritual journey. Through this sacrament, children experience God’s mercy and love in a personal and life-changing way, learning to turn to Him with open hearts and receive His gift of forgiveness.

Spiritual Focus

Our goal is to help children understand that God’s love is unconditional. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a special gift of healing and peace, guiding children to reflect on their choices and turn to God with open hearts to work towards saintly mindsets and choices that are pleasing to God. 

Preparation Throughout The Year

  • Religion Class
     Children learn about sin, God’s forgiveness, forming a good conscience, and how to receive the gift of Reconciliation.
  • Parent Involvement
     Parents are invited to attend their child’s First Reconciliation and support learning at home by modeling the importance of forgiveness and God’s grace.
  • Practice Opportunities
     Children are guided through the steps of confession, prayers of Reconciliation, and given chances to practice in a supportive, encouraging environment.
  • Spiritual Goal
    Our hope is that children come to understand God’s unconditional love and see Reconciliation as a gift. They are encouraged to develop saintly habits of examining their hearts, bringing what’s been hidden into the light, and seeking God’s forgiveness, peace, and healing.

To Parents & Students

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a joyful step in your spiritual journey, deepening your relationship with the Church and inviting the Holy Spirit to strengthen you as a disciple of Christ. Through acts of service, prayer, and reflection, you grow in faith, love, and courage, embracing your call to live God’s love in the world.

Spiritual Focus

Confirmation prep invites candidates to deepen their relationship with Christ, embrace the mission of the Church by living out the acts of faith by opening their hearts to the transforming power of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, embracing their maturing spiritual walk.

Preparation Throughout The Year

  • Religion Class
     In class, candidates explore the Holy Spirit, the gifts and fruits of the Spirit, the meaning of discipleship, and the responsibilities of living as a confirmed Catholic.
  • Retreat Experience
     An evening retreat hosted by our HS Youth Ministry - provides time to reflect, pray, and experience the Holy Spirit in community, deepening faith activities, testimonials, and bold fellowship with others.
  • Service Opportunities
    Candidates are encouraged to put their faith into action through acts of service, growing in love for God and neighbor.
  • Sponsor Support
     Each candidate chooses a sponsor to walk alongside them as a spiritual guide and mentor throughout their Confirmation journey and model of the faith.

Why Service Hours?

Service allows us to put our faith into action, reflecting Christ’s love and compassion in the world. By serving others, we open our hearts to God’s presence and learn to see Christ in those around us. It’s an opportunity to live out the Gospel values, strengthen our character, and grow in our understanding of what it means to be a member of the Body of Christ.

Service Hours Requirement: To help you prepare for Confirmation, each candidate is required to complete a minimum of 14 service hours.

Use the forms below to prepare and record your Service Hours Requirements.

Confirmation Prep Service Hours Guideline

Service Hours Plan - Complete Online


Other Resources & Forms

Letter to Confirmation Parents & Candidates

Choosing a Confirmation Sponsor

Confirmation Sponsor Form

Confirmation Candidate Commitment


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15Apr

First Communion Practice

18Apr

First Communion Mass

03May

May Crowning

17May

Graduating Senior Mass

19Nov

First Reconciliation

05Oct

First Communion Retreat

27Sep

Confirmation Mass

24Sep

Confirmation Practice

21Sep

Confirmation Retreat

27Aug

Opening Mass

Contact Your CRE

  • 233 W 3rd St, Greenville, OH 45331, USA

Julia Brehm Coordinator of Religious Education St. Mary xxxxxxx Maegan Miller Coordinator of Religious Education St. Mary xxxxxxx

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Grades 1–5: Students report to the church for benediction and then proceed to their classrooms with their teachers
  • Grades 6–12: Students go directly to their classrooms in the school building.
They should come directly into the church for Adoration/Benediction, entering the East entrance of the church.  There will be teachers present in the church to help them locate their classes and guide them to their class pew.  Parents are welcome to enter the church with their child and stay for Adoration/Benediction; reminder, your child will sit with their class (1st - 5th grade).  
Text messages through Flocknotes will be primary communication. Sign
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  • Drop off - Enter from Center St (West) and exit either Second St (East) or Ward St (South).
  • Pick up - students will wait with their teachers behind the designated cone area with their teachers on the west end of the school. 
  • Parents enter the Center St (West) entrance of the lot and follow the marked lanes going East or South and wait for your child. You may need to signal or exit your vehicle to be seen by your child/teacher.
If your child should be dismissed to someone other than a parent, please send a written note with your student to class, or reach out to your student’s teacher directly with this information.
Yes, please text or email your child’s teacher to notify them.
Student Fees go towards Book costs, Teacher Pay and Building Costs (electric, heating/air).
Sign up is required as well as medical/permission forms.  Go to the ​top of this page and find the ​'Register Your Children' ​to access the online registration form.
Sign-ups generally run from May to July 1st.
We LOVE to have volunteers and are often looking to fill teacher positions.  You can submit an online form with your interest in joining our team of Catechists from the Family of Parish Religious Education Home Page.  You can call Julie Meyer, DRE: 937-526-3957, or use the Contact Your CRE section of this page.