Immaculate Conception Religious Education
Attendance email
[email protected]
(for attendance purposes only)
Parents must report a child's absence from a Religious Education class session.
Parents will be called in accordance with Diocesan policy if no call/email has been received
pior to the beginning of class.
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Welcome to the Immaculate Conception Religious Education webpage.
Here you will find much of the information regarding our Religious Education program. Please feel free to browse!
Please do not hesitate to contact us via the "Staff" tab on the right with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your continued commitment to the Faith of your children and your family.
We are blessed to be a part of it.
News and Noteworthy
- There are NO Sun RE classes on Sun Jan 15th due to MLK holiday weekend. Wed Eve RE classes will meet on Wed Jan 18th.
- On RE class days should the weather become challenging, please check your email for a message from IC RE Office before bringing your child to class . Class cancellation notices will be emailed to you. We will do our best to notify you in a timely manner. Your safety is our primary concern.
- Due to activities/events scheduled in the ICGS building during Catholic School Week, there will be NO RE classes on Sun Morn Jan 29 / Wed Eve Feb 1.
Check the RE calendar for additional information.
Class calendar can be found here.
1st Communion/1st Reconcilation calendar of events and important dates can be found here.
Confirmation preparation calendar can be found here.
Jr. High service information can be found here.
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MISSION
The Immaculate Conception Religious Education Office is a formational ministry serving the faith community of Immaculate Conception Parish. It operates under the direction of Religious Education Staff with the support and advice of the Religious Education Advisory Board. It promotes the Reign of God through life-long faith formation. It seeks to proclaim the Word of God, foster Sacramental celebrations and worship, and further the work of justice and service. It implements the guidelines of the National Catechetical Directory and the policies of the Diocese of Joliet.
CURRICULUM
The Blest Are We series used in our program is a spiral curriculum built on the four pillars of the catechism and is used in grades one through eight. These four pillars of the Catholic faith are:
• The Profession of Faith – The Creed (What We Believe)
• The Celebration of the Christian Mystery – Liturgy and Sacraments (How We Celebrate)
• Life in Christ – Christian Morality (How We Live)
• Christian Prayer – A Personal Relationship with God (How We Pray)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings, 5:10-6:15 p.m. and Sunday mornings, 10:10-11:15 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Grade School building. Parents may choose either day for attendance.
CATECHISTS
Our Catechist/Catechist aides participate in the Religious Education Ministry and share their faith with our young people. As the faith of our young grows, they learn and grow as well in this truly rewarding ministry. Our program could not be a success without them. We urge you to pray on consideration of joining this rewarding minsitry.