Immaculate Conception Religious Education
Attendance Hotline and email
630-530-3483
OR
reattendance@icelmhurst.org
(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...
Registration forms for the 2019-2020 school can be accessed here. We encourage you to take adavantage of our "Eary Bird" rate and register by July 15. The class calendar for the 2019-2020 school year will be posted toward the end of the summer. Class assignments will be emailed to you late August/early September.
News regarding First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion:
RECONCILIATION SERVICE IN PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST
Both Parents and 2nd Graders in Groups A and B – April 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the IC Church
FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSAL
Group A - Tuesday, April 30 - 6:30pm Group B - Thursday, May 2 - 6:30pm
FIRST COMMUNION
Children line up in Plunkett Hall. Parents locate reserved seating in our Sacred Heart Chapel
Group A - Saturday, May 4, 9:30am Group B - Saturday, May 4, 1:00pm
Confirmation News:
Penance Service for all Confirmation Candidates, their parents and sponsors
Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00pm in the IC Sacred Heart Chapel
Rehersal for Confirmation for all Confirmation Candidates and their sponsor
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7:00pm in the IC Sacred Heart Chapel
Confirmation Liturgy
Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 7:00pm.
IC Sacred Heart Chapel
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you have.
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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. in the Immaculate Conception Grade School. Classes are also offered on Sunday mornings, 10:10-11:15 a.m. in both the IC grade school and high school buildings. 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.
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