Welcome to Religious Education at St Patrick Parish in Natick! Learning and Living our faith is a lifetime commitment that includes Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and challenging ourselves to better know, love and serve the Lord in this life.

Printable Registration (Registration form, medical information & Covenant of Behavior)
Tentative 2007-2008 Calendar (On the Religious Education First page under Special Events)

• Children must be 5 years old (by August 31, 2007) to enter the kindergarten program.
• Students begin formal instruction in 1st grade and receive Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion in 2nd grade.
• Students continue formal instruction until Confirmation in the spring of 10th Grade.
• Adult faith formation classes are on going, please contact the office for information.
• Our program is based on an all-volunteer program. Please contact the Office of Religious Education for opportunities available.
• Supplemental Sacrament Preparation is available to students in 3rd grade or older who did have not received the Sacraments of Reconciliation or First Communion. Please inform the Director of Religious Education so that arrangements can be made.
• R.C.I.A (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is also available for adults in need of the Sacraments or who wish to be welcomed fully into the Roman Catholic Church. Please contact the Parish Office for information regarding this program.

Schedule of classes for children:
• Kindergarten through 4th grade meet on Sunday morning 10:15-11:15 following the 9:00am.
• 5th grade through 8th Grade meet Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30.
• 9th grade and up meet Sunday evenings 6:30 - 7:30 following the 5:30 Mass.

Fees:
Current registration fees are:
$65.00 per student or $130.00 per family
No student will be denied participation due to lack of funds, If you are unable to pay because of financial hardship, please contact the Director of Religious Education with assurances of confidentiality.