A Roman Catholic Church
3900 Meadow Drive Rolling Meadows, IL  60008
847-394-8100 Fax 394-8102
Share Faith
+Religious Education Classes+




















The programs of SHARE FAITH are developed for all parish students of elementary school age who do not attend the parish school.  Classes are meant to support and assist parents in educating their children in the faith of the Catholic Church.

Email:  alinedre65@sbcglobal.net for more information

STAFF
•Aline Reynolds, Director of Religious Education
•Yadi Santillan, Assistant to the Director (bi-lingual)

SHARE FAITH staff may be reached by calling the Religious Education office (847) 394-0274, or the parish house (847) 394-8100 x 33.  Voice mail messages may be left at either phone number.

Office Hours
Tuesday through Thursday10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday     10 AM – 12 Noon (bi-lingual)

Grade Level Classes
Parents may choose to enroll their students in one of two options for Grades 1 - 6:

Wednesday Afternoon
Grades 1 – 6 meet three times a month beginning in early September (after Labor Day) through the month of April.  Class begins at 5PM and ends at 6:30 PM.

Thursday Evening
Grades 1 – 6 meet three times a month beginning in early September (after Labor Day) through the month of April.  Class begins at 6 PM and ends at 7:30 PM.

Parents having students in Grades 7 & 8 are asked to enroll their students for the Sunday Evening sessions:

Sunday Evening
Grades 7 & 8 meet twice a month from 6 – 8 PM.  Classes begin after Labor Day in September and run through the month of April.

Additional Educational Programs
Transition Class
Students who have not been in religious education for a few years will be asked to be enrolled in a Transition Class.  These classes are designed to fill in the gaps of religious education missed over the years.  In these classes, two textbooks are used as a framework for catechesis.  Our Catholic Faith by Sadlier Publications covers a broad spectrum of faith including the sacraments, the Mass, and the Ten Commandments. The We Believe textbook, also by Sadlier, is used for the last half of the year which covers the beginning of bible study.  Currently, these classes are offered on Saturday mornings.

Children’s Catechumenate: RCIA for Children
Parents of any child 6 years of age or over seeking to be baptized in the Catholic faith, should call the SHARE FAITH Office to begin the process of classes to prepare the child for the reception of both Baptism and 1st Eucharist (Communion).  Classes begin in January with just the parents and if possible prospective godparents.  After two sessions with the adults of the family, classes then continue with the child included.  At the end of preparation classes, the child receives both the sacrament of Baptism and 1st Eucharist at the Easter Vigil.  Classes for this year meet on Saturday afternoons.

Registration
Grade 1
Registration for incoming 1st graders for the 2009-2010 school year begins April 1st.  When registering, please bring a copy of the child’s baptismal certificate.  Registration for classes continues throughout the spring and summer until the first month of classes in September.  Come to the Religious Education Office to register.

Transfer Students
Any student seeking religious education who has begun their education at another parish, may register for SHARE FAITH classes.  At the time of registration please bring a copy of the student’s baptismal certificate and a transcript of classes from the last parish where classes were attended.

General Registration
Beginning in April, one half hour before classes begin and one hour after the end of classes, may re-register their students for the 2009 – 2010 school year.
At registration, the book fee of $25 per student is expected to begin the registration process.
A $25 rebate is given per family for volunteering in the program.
All students who have been in the program last year, who also register after August 1st will be asked to pay a $35 late fee per family .
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