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Updated on May 21, 2019 10:35 AM by Latto, Joan
Welcome to SIJ RE Program!
 
Click here to submit your pre-registration information.  
 
The SIJ Religious Education Program  is taught on Wednesdays from 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm October - Late March. 
(Eighth Grade Program will begin in August to be prepared for Confirmation in November)
  • Each class is taught by a certified teacher using the same textbook as is used in SIJ School. (Each lesson is designed with the 1.5 hour weekly time frame in mind)
  • Each week classes will participate in Mass or a devotional activity: Rosary, visit Adoration Chapel, Reconciliation and other seasonal activities throughout the year on a rotating basis.
  • Weekly assessments are to be completed and will be posted in School Speak as evidence of the learning and participation in the program.
  • All families will have access to School Speak to be able to see the progress of the child, retrieve assessments for completion due to absence, and communicate with teachers and staff.  
 
Each program is led by Certified Teachers in the Diocese of Joliet (most teach in St. Isaac Jogues School), all have received Diocesan Catechetical Training, most have advanced degrees.....   
 
 
Blended Program (formerly known as the At Home Program)
 
  • T he Blended Program is designed for teachers to partner with the family to offer guidance for delivery of the Religious Instruction. Teachers will create the timeline for instruction ~
  • Families will receive weekly instructions through Google Classroom ~ Each week a new post will give information about the weekly lesson.
  • Weekly assessments can be turned in electronically through Google Classroom or hard copies can be brought to the Religious Education Office.
  • Families will be required to participate in the liturgical and devotional practice (Mass, Reconciliation, Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration....)
  • Families are required to attend 4 mandatory workshops (#1 Introductory, #2-4 will require the child to give evidence of progress by completing an assessment, in addition to other activities)
 
 Sacramental Program
First Communion/ First Reconciliation Program
This is a two year program offered in first and second grade.
Parents must:
  • provide a baptismal certificate
  • see that child completes two years of catechesis
  • attend parent meetings
  • attend retreats with child
Confirmation
This is a two year program offered in seventh and eighth grade.
Candidates must:
  • Complete two years of catechesis in a satisfactory manner
  • Attend "What is Confirmation?" Retreat
  • Complete Journals indicating that they are actively living the Catholic Faith (4 to Explore)
  • Submit Confirmation Registration Form
(A binder is given for all events to be completed) 
 
****If a child leaves the program and returns he or she must provide evidence of Catechesis during the missed year(s) to be readmitted to the program either by providing documentation of attendance in another RE program or taking an assessment to determine the level of Catholic knowledge for placement. 
 
 
Fees and Payment Options 

RE Payment Options 2019-2020

One time registration fee per family...

no sacramental, retreat or other fees.

Fees are the same if registering for

Wednesday or Blended Program.

Number of children enrolled in RE Program                   

Payment in Full (discounted amount)

Autopay in 10 payments throughout the year

1 child

$ 475.00

$ 500.00 ($50.00 monthly)

2 children

$ 650.00

$ 675.00 ($67.50 monthly)

3 or more children

$ 725.00

$ 750.00 ($75.00 monthly)

 
 
After we receive your information, we will get in touch with you shortly to formally register with the Religious Education program.
427 S Clay Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone: 630-323-0265
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