San Felipe de Neri Parish offers a comprehensive and age appropriate Religious Education Program for students in Kinder through the 12th grade. Our Program includes sacramental preparation for both children and adults. Classes are offered in Spanish for grades K-5th.

Our program aims to provide the following: 

• Knowledge and reverence of the Sacred Scriptures as the revealed Word of God.
• Knowledge of the Sacred Tradition of the Church
• A faithful presentation of the teachings of the Church
• Practical application; to live the Gospel in the daily lives of the students
• Teach and experience prayer as a means of communication and union with God
• Knowledge of the Church’s religious vocabulary
• Tools to live the Gospel in the world by identifying the charitable needs in our community.
• Understanding of the value of the Human Person and the responsibility to live the moral life of a Christian, meanwhile respecting & protecting the dignity of every human person
• Knowledge of the Call to Holiness and provide the tools to grow in sanctity
• Enthusiasm for the Catholic Faith and provide a desire to grow in faith and action

Q: When does religious education start for 2023?
A: Our first day of classes for the English program is Sunday September 10, 2023, at 9:30am and Tuesday September 12, 2023 at 6:30 for the Spanish program

Q: Is there a fee for religious education?
A: Yes, the registration fee is $25 per student. Families with more than two children (siblings) may have additional fees waived.

Q: When can my child make their sacraments?
A: For students making their First Communion a two-year program is required which normally starts in 2nd or 3rd grade.
For students making their Confirmation a two-year program is required which normally starts in the 8th or 9th grade.