Our Catechetical team at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church is here to accompany you, the parents, in the spiritual formation of your children. We strive to provide your children with the teaching of the Gospel and the beliefs and traditions of the Catholic Church to ultimately bring them closer to Jesus Christ on their lifelong journey of faith.

From birth to death we are called to grow closer to God. The most important years of this process are the early ones when children are most receptive and impressionable. It is necessary that we—parents and parish—work together during these critical years. We are here to assist you because many of you do not have the time you would like to give to your children for the instruction that they need. You assist us, the catechists, by your cooperation and support. We can teach them about prayer, the Eucharist and reaching out to those in need, but it is only as they see this happening in the context of their family life that it will take root.
May your home be filled with God’s love and peace.
 

For more information contact Mrs. Donna Caiazzo, Director of Religious Education:

Phone: 772-336-0363.

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 12 Noon.

Registration Fees:
Registration fees help to defray the costs of textbooks, materials and resources used throughout the year.

Non-sacrament students:
First child $50.00
Each additional child, add $25
 

Sacramental Years:
1st year communion $50.00
2nd year communion $65.00

(includes textbook 7 banner kits)

1st year confirmation $50.00
2nd year confirmation $75.00

(includes textbook retreat fees and robe rental)

Home school fees are the same as above

If you have 2 children who are in sacramental years they each must pay the full fee.  No discounts apply.

(Example: one child in 2nd year communion and one child in 2nd year confirmation, they will each have to pay the full fees of $65 and $75.)

 

Students must attend (2) consecutive years of CCD classes in order to receive a Sacrament. They will usually go into their own grade level (with some exceptions) and have to attend a Special Sacrament Class, 3 to 4 times a year. The purpose of the Special Sacrament Class is to help the older students catch up on the subjects of Reconciliation and Eucharist.

Attendance, Class Time and Progress Reports
There are only 25-28 CCD classes per school year. It is very important that the students attend every class. If you know that you will be going away, please inform your child’s CCD teacher so that the missed work can be made up.

Class time begins promptly at 6:00 P.M. and ends at 7:00 P.M. Progress reports are sent home in January and again in May.

Prayer
All students are required to know the basic Catholic prayers before receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. These prayers are:
The Sign of the Cross
Glory Be
Our Father
Hail Mary
Act of Contrition
Prayer sheets are given to all the students in Grades 1 and 2. Please practice these prayers each day with your child.

If you would like to volunteer to become a Catechist please contact the parish office for details.