Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2022-2023 Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Religious Education year. We look forward to working with you in helping your children appreciate the gift of our Catholic Faith which you chose to share with them at their Baptism. Through our Religious Education at the parish, we focus on faith issues, sacraments, and educational classes that meet the needs of our children and fulfill the requirements of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. To register for RE classes for grades Pre-K through High School, including Confirmation, contact Teresa Schumacher, (405) 590-3694 or email teresa-schumacher@att.net. All classes meet on Sundays from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Rosary School.
Continuing and enriching spiritual formation at home is the most important element of religious education. We admire the time you spend each week with your children attending Mass, talking about God, and exploring Catholicism. You are a living witness to Christ Himself. Our children are truly blest that you desire to share with them not only life, but the gift of faith. Your job as parents is indeed challenging. We are delighted to support you in passing on the Catholic faith to your children with our parent Religious Education classes that are scheduled throughout the year.
Families are asked to help cover the cost of the program by paying $25 per child for the year (there is a $50 cap per family) BUT no family is EVER denied Religious Education due to financial difficulties.
Religious Education is required by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Those who attend a Catholic School meet this requirement as part of the school curriculum. Those who do not attend a Catholic school need to attend Religious Education classes at their parish. The classes are progressive and build on top of each other year after year. Proper formation is necessary for Sacrament preparation in addition to regular Religious Education classes. The preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is one year but we strongly recommend two years for preparation beginning in 1st grade with completion at the end of the 2nd grade. There is also a class for older children that wish to receive these Sacraments. Call Teresa for more information.
Confirmation is the final Sacrament of Initiation, following Baptism and Eucharist. Confirmation imparts the seven-fold gift of the Holy Spirit, commissioning and equipping the faithful with the graces needed to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The preparation for Confirmation is a year long process in either 7th or 8th grade or open to high school students who are not yet confirmed. Classes are covered in religion class if the student attends Rosary School. If the student attends elsewhere, then they must enroll in the parish Religious Education Program that meets in the school on Sundays from 9:45-10:45 AM. Contact Teresa for more information.