2024-2025 Religious Education Registration is now closed
If you have recently (August or later) moved into the area and need to register for Religious Education, please contact Shareen Klos, Director of Religious Education, for additional information at (703) 754-8444 or by email at sklos@saint-stephen.org
St. Katharine Drexel Mission offers faith formation classes for children in grades 1-Confirmation through our Religious Education Program. As parents, you are the primary teachers of passing the Catholic faith to your children. Our program serves to supplement those teachings using the Diocesan curriculum and supplemental materials.
Religious Education Class Information
Our classes for the 2024-2025 school year will run from September 8, 2024 through May 4, 2025 on Sunday mornings from 9:05 am – 10:20 am (new time). Our location will be determined soon. Through the program, children will learn what it means to be a faith-filled Catholic and how they can apply these values to their everyday lives.
Sacramental Preparation
We offer a two-year Sacramental preparation program for those who wish to receive First Penance and First Holy Communion or Confirmation. The program helps children know and understand more deeply God’s immense love for each of us.
Attendance at the Saturday Vigil or Sunday Mass is required for those enrolled in their Sacramental year for First Penance and First Communion (typically 2nd grade) and Confirmation (typically 8th grade).
Tuition Fees: (Before Late Fees)
1 Child – $125.00
2 Children – $175.00
3 or more Children – $225.00
Sacramental Preparation Fees (In addition to Tuition Fees):
First Penance/First Communion Sacramental Preparation Fee – $ 50.00
Confirmation Sacramental Preparation Fee – $ 75.00
Registrations submitted July 14th – Aug 17th will incur a $50.00 late fee
No registrations will be accepted after August 17th
Shareen Klos, Director of Religious Education, will be available in the St. Katharine Mission office to help families register on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Parish Registration Required
You must have your Parish ID/Envelope # to register for Religious Education. If you need this number email office@saint-stephen.org. To complete religious education enrollment, we must have payment in full and a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate and Baptismal Certificate on file before they will be placed in a class.
To enroll in our program, you must be a registered member of St. Katharine Drexel Mission. If you are not currently registered or live outside of our boundaries, you must first register with the parish. Please use the following link to complete that process Become a Member of St. Katharine Drexel.
You MUST submit your parish registration and letter to Fr. Murphy by July 31st for consideration. If approved, registration for Religious Education must be completed by August 17th.
Please contact Shareen Klos, Director of Religious Education, for additional information at (703) 754-8444 or by email at sklos@saint-stephen.org