St. Mark Catholic Church
Religious Education

Welcome to St. Mark’s Parish. The Religious Education program mission is to provide an approach to learning that teaches the child, and welcomes you, the parents, into the program so that all together, we can help the child to develop a close and personal relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Home, school and parish are all a part of the child’s life. The child’s growth includes all aspects of the body and mind, heart and spirit. Whatever your own unique role is in relation to the child, all of us are involved in that child’s life. Here at St. Mark’s, we will assist the parents in their role as teacher of their children by offering education in the form of parent meetings, sending home information letters, and encourage you, the parent, to spend time with your child talking about the weeks lesson or rereading it to your child.

We are using the Faith and Life series published by Ignatius Press. The textbooks contain thought provoking activities, vocabulary words, and easy to understand explanations of the foundation of our faith.

Each and every parent has the dignity of being the original and irreplaceable person in the child’s religious journey. The teachers, administrators, aides, and volunteers play a supporting role to you, the parent. We are here to assist you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call at 469.7835. May God Bless you and your families.

Sincerely,

Cathy Roach
Director of Religious Education

Religious Education

Please note schedule and class day changes for this year:

Levels K, 1, 2—Tuesdays 4:15-5:30
Levels 3, 4, 5— Wednesdays 4:15-5:30
Levels 6, 7, 8— Wednesdays 7-8:30

High School Confirmation and Rite of Christian Initiation classes, if necessary,
will be on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30.

Life Teen—Sundays following the 5:30 Mass

Registration will be held on the weekend of August 20th & 21st following all Masses.

Sacrament Information

REQUIREMENT: If your child is receiving Sacraments in 2012, please have a copy of the child’s Baptismal certificate with you.

Preparation for the Sacraments require two years participation in Religious Education with attendance rate of 75% or better.

Reconciliation and Eucharist is usually received in the second grade or age 7 - 8. Additional fees ($10) for workbooks are required and will be collected at registration.

Confirmation will be conferred upon any student who has attained the 8th grade and/or high school & met the two year requirement. Candidates will also be required to take a faith assessment test for proper class placement. This change is in accordance with the revised Sacramental Guidelines from the Diocese of Tucson, April 2010.

FEE: $50 first child, $70 two children, $90 three children, $100 family max.

If there are any questions, please call Cathy Roach at 469-7835.

Tuesday: Levels K, 1, 2 - Schedule | Registration Form

Wednesday: Levels 3, 4, 5 - Schedule | Registration Form

Wednesday: Levels 6, 7, 8 - Schedule | Registration Form

Confirmation Registration