Welcome to ST. BRIGID Religious education

Katy Kieltyka – Coordinator of Religious Education
kkieltyka@saint-brigid.org
847-244-4161 ext. 104

Thank you to all the students, parents, catechists, and volunteers that helped make the 2025/2026 religious education year a success.  We are looking forward to the fall when we will all gather again to grow in faith, learning about Jesus and deepening our relationship with God and the Church.

 

Programs we offer:

Religious Education for K-8th grade.

  • These classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:15am-10:45am at St. Patrick School.

  • Registration will open in July.

Sacramental Preparation

  • First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion preparation takes place in 2nd grade. 

  • Confirmation preparation is a 2-year program and begins in 7th grade and is completed in the spring of 8th grade.

  • Registration will open in July.

Sacramental Preparation catch-up

  • This class is offered to children who are in 3rd – 6th grade who have been baptized in the Catholic church but did not prepare and receive First Reconciliation and/or First Holy Communion.  This class meets on Thursday evenings. 

  • Registration will open in July.

 OCIA for children

  • This program is for children who have not received any sacraments in the Catholic Church and wish to become Catholic.  These classes are separate from our Sunday Religious Education classes. 

  • More information to come.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

  • This is a parish ministry that helps children (4 years old through1st grade) grow in their understanding and love of the Mass.  It takes place during Sunday mass.  It’s offered once a month at Our Lady of Humility 9:30am mass and at St. Patrick’s 11am mass. 

For questions or more information about any of our programs please contact:

Katy Kieltyka – Coordinator of Religious Education

 

Mark your calendars for these important dates:

July – registration for the 2026/2027 religious education year will begin.  More information and exact dates will be coming soon!

Sunday, September 13th, 2026- Welcome Sunday for all parents and children registered in the religious education program.  This will be held in gym at St. Patrick School from 9:15am-10:45am.

Saturday, February 20th, 2027- First Reconciliation for 2nd grade

Saturday, April 24th, 2027- Confirmation for 8th grade

Saturday, May 8th, 2027- First Holy Communion for 2nd grade

**A complete calendar for Religious Education and all sacramental information will be added soon

We need your help!

This program cannot run without a lot of help from volunteers.  Please consider giving of time & talent.  Contact Katy Kieltyka if interested in helping.

A few areas we are looking for help:

Catechists- Our goal is to have 2 catechists in each classroom to share the load of this VERY important job. This is a weekly commitment to attend every religious education class and with the help of your co-catechist create lesson plans, teach the children and be a witness of your faith.  Training, materials, and support are all provided.

Classroom Aides- To help the catechists in whatever capacity they need.  High school students welcome!

Hospitality Team - Coordinate and serve refreshments at parent meetings and special events.

Sacramental Events - Assist with events, retreats, and meetings.

Service Sunday – We need help planning the event, gathering supplies and materials, and running the actual event.  (event will take place on 11/8/26 during religious education class)

Christmas Program- Help needed planning the program, rehearsing with the children, costumes, decorations and running the program.  (program will take place on 12/13/26 during religious education class)  

Children’s Liturgy of the Word- Assist with the children at the Sunday masses that Children’s Liturgy of the Word takes place. 

Calendars

2026-2027 Religious Education Calendar (link coming soon)

2026-2027 Sacramental Calendar (link coming soon)

2026-2027 Sacramental Catch-up Calendar (link coming soon)

2026-2027 OCIA for children Calendar (link coming soon)

2026 Children’s Liturgy of the Word Mass Schedule (link coming soon)

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Tuition for 2026-2027 coming soon

2026-27 Religious Education Policies and Procedures

2026-27 Religious Education Handbook (Coming Soon)