Religious Education is a journey of continuing faith. It begins at home and is reinforced through the Sunday Eucharist and weekly Religious Education classes. We strive to teach the basic principles of the Catholic faith, giving meaning to the rituals and symbols of Catholicism, and helping them grow in their prayer life. It is our desire to work in conjunction with students' families. In order to be truly successful, classes need to be combined with the family's daily commitment to practicing the faith (regular Mass attendance, commitment to God, service and others and good example)
Calendars for the 2025-2026 School Year
will be mailed to homes in August!
Registration willl open July 2025
Students in Grades K-7 will attend once a month on Wednesdays
6:00-7:30pm.
They will have lessons on Bible Scripture and the Catholic faith,
followed by activities, crafts and games.
Confirmation Students
Confirmation Students (Gr 8) will receive their own calendar in September at the
Confirmation Prep Session where both students and a parent need to attend (TBA)
For more information contact Maria Pallissard at mpallissard@mbvm.org or 815-933-8285
First Communion
First Communion Students will have their own schedule which will be distributed and the September Parent/Child Prep Session TBA.
Both the student and a parent need to attend this Prep Session.
Questions? Call Maria Pallissard at 815-933-8285 or email mpallissard@mbvm.org
Family Home prayer and studies
It is possible for your family to complete SOME of these studies at home.
We can provide you with a monthly packet for your family to work on together. Each family will receive a Children’s St. Mary’s Press Bible and activities, discussion, family prayer and crafts coordinated for the ages of their students.
There are special requirements for First Communion/Reconciliation and Confirmation that may not apply.
Tuition Rates: