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Why have pre-requisites?

St. Christopher's Church is committed to ensuring that every child receives a comprehensive religious education and is fully prepared to received the Sacraments of the Church.  Religious Education, just like secular education, is a building processes designed to prepare children for life.  If a child has missed a year or two religious instruction then they need to be brought up to speed before moving forward.  We off individualized education in a classroom setting to help students catch-up.   It is unfair to a child to put them in a classroom where they will be lost and bored and/or leave them unprepared for the challenges of Christian life.

Reconciliation and First Communion:

Students must complete 1st grade religious education and be able to pray the Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Sign of the Cross and Meal time prayer before entering preparation for their Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

Confirmation:

Students may enter the Confirmation Program starting in 8th grade.  They must have received the sacraments of Baptism,  Reconciliation, and First Communion.  Students must complete 6th, 7th and 8th grade religious education before entering our preparation program.  Student who have not completed these classes as St. Christopher's Church should provide record of attending these classes and take a Student Survey to demonstrate proficient knowledge of their faith.

Because a firm understanding of the Catholic faith is essential to making the Confirmation commitment, we highly recommend 7 years of religious education.  Students should know basic prayers, the 7 sacraments, the 10 commandments, the precepts of the church, and should attend mass regularly. If several years of religious education have been missed, students are required to take a survey to determine if knowledge of their faith is sufficient to begin Confirmation Preparation.  The RCIA/Catch-up class may be appropriate before beginning preparation.

Please contact the religious education office with questions or concerns  410-643-8489