Registration for our 2024-2025 academic year is now open! The Archdiocese has lowered the age for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation to 8th grade. In response, the Collaborative has several exciting updates to our Religious Education program this year which will impact Grades 6-10 and our sacrament preparation program. With these changes, it is more important than ever that families register their children for Religious Education as soon as possible. Registration extends through May 31. All registrations received after May 31 will incur a $25 late fee per child.
For the 2024-2025 year, we will have Confirmation Preparation programs for our 8th, 9th, and 10th graders.
All students enrolled in these programs will be scheduled to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of 2025. Our 10th graders will complete their preparation process by finishing our Dynamic Catholic Decision Point curriculum. For our 8th and 9th graders, we are building a robust curriculum for their year of preparation. Please know that we will work with your 8th, 9th, or 10th grade child to make sure they are adequately prepared for the sacrament.
Our Middle School program (6th and 7th grade) will be revitalized to include more content and classes to provide a strong foundation for these students in advance of their sacrament preparation year in 8th grade.
The expanded Middle School curriculum will be closely integrated with the new Confirmation Preparation curriculum for grade 8. As a result, the 6th Grade “Summer Blast” program will no longer be offered as its limited scope is not compatible with the new timeline of the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation in 8th grade.
New this summer – a “Sacrament Summer Blast” program for rising 2nd graders to enhance their preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion.
Especially helpful for those students who did not complete a 1st grade program but will be preparing to receive the sacraments in the upcoming year, this summer program will also be great for students who missed a number of 1st grade classes or who could use a refresher on content. Please note that this is an additional, supplemental offering and does not replace our 1st or 2nd grade programs.
PLEASE help us by registering before May 31 so we have accurate enrollment numbers to plan classes and make proper accommodations for our new programs. Please note that it may not be possible to accommodate late registrations, especially in our three Confirmation Preparation programs, given the number of students we will be assigning to classrooms. We look forward to a wonderful 2024-2025 academic year with your children!
Please contact Linda Messore, Director of Religious Education at linda.messore@sjspwellesley.org if you have any questions.