To report your child absent for RE, please call (708) 326-9350.
Tami Brongiel
Director of Religious Education
tbrongiel@stmarymokena.org
708-326-9356
Suzy Craig-Olsen
Assistant Director of Religious Education
708-326-9352
Tom Blue
Youth Minister
tblue@stmarymokena.org
708-326-9354
Religious Education
Administrative Assistant
re@stmarymokena.org
708-326-9352
Religious Education Fax Number
708-326-9301
Elementary RE provides for the religious formation of the parish children. Sacramental preparation is provided for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
Classes are facilitated by volunteer catechists in the St. Mary School classrooms. We offer classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays for grades K-6.
It is diocesan policy that a person be in the Religious Education program for two full years before receiving sacraments. A child needs to be in First Grade Religious Education to be on track to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist in Second Grade.
The Confirmation program is a 2 year process that prepares the students for the Sacrament of Confirmation. It includes classes, service hours, retreats and other large group events.
Classes are facilitated by volunteer catechists in the St. Mary school classrooms. We offer classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for 7th and 8th grade.
Our R.E.A.C.H. program is designed to teach the Catholic faith to children that have special needs. R.E.A.C.H. meets twice a month on Wednesdays. Adaptive resources are used for sacramental preparation.
Important Links:
Prayers to Learn by Grade Level
Permission/Medical Release for Minors
Parent Guide to Understanding and
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse