Religious Education

St.  Catherine of Siena's Parish Religious Education Program is designed to  help parents and guardians to pass on the gift of the Catholic Faith to their children, helping to form children and parents together in stronger discipleship.  Parents are “the first teachers of their children in the ways of faith,” as the Church prays at Baptism.  Our Religious Education program assists parents in that irreplaceable role. 

The Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are celebrated in Grade 3. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in Grade 8.  Students are required to attend special workshops to prepare them for the reception of these Sacraments. Please note that St. Catherine’s requests two years of preparation in our program before Confirmation.

Our program would not be possible without our team of dedicated volunteers who are witness to the faith for the children in our program.  We are grateful to our Catechists and Classroom Aides who work directly with the children in the classroom, and to our Hallway Monitors who help in so many ways.  All volunteers receive tuition assistance for their children or grandchildren.  Please consider joining our team!

All Religious Education classes are held in St. Catherine of Siena School. Registration is available online.

For more information regarding the Religious Education program, please contact our Director of Religious Education, Lindsay Tristine at RelEd@stcatherinetrumbull.com. 

Before You Leave Home

• Don’t forget to bring your face mask! 
• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water.
• Use the bathroom before you leave home (and wash your hands).
• Bring your book and pencil/pen.  
• Again... don’t forget to bring your face mask! 

During Religious Education Class

• For safety, parents are not permitted in building. Parents will drop off/pick up children outside of school/parish buildings. 
• All students MUST wear a mask over mouth and nose during entire class. 
• Once kids are seated and catechist is social distanced in the front of class, the catechist may take off their mask to teach. Catechists MUST wear mask when social distancing is not in effect. 
• Students and catechists MUST sanitize upon entering classroom. Hand sanitizer will be available at the door of each classroom. 
• Cleaning supply will be provided for students to wipe down their desk prior to the beginning of class. If younger students need help, catechists will assist. 
• Desks will be spaced per current school guidelines for social distancing. 

Should I Come to Class?

You should NOT come to Class if:

• You are feeling sick, have a fever, of if a family member at home is sick.
• You have been in contact with someone who is, or has recently been, sick.
• You have a current diagnosis, or have tested positive, for COVID-19.
• You have been advised by a medical professional to self-quarantine or self-isolate due to COVID-19 potential exposure.
• You have been in close contact with someone with a current diagnosis or positive test for COVID-19.