Religious Education Grades 1-8 Registration Form
2021 – 2022 Religious Education Program
Dear Family,
The mission of the Immaculate Conception Parish is “to go and make disciples of all nations, using the faith tools of prayer, study, generosity and evangelization.” The Religious Education program aims to help every member of the family thrive in these four areas of faith.
This information sheet provides an overview of the Program for Grades 1-8. Please review carefully and complete the attached registration form(s) to enroll your child(ren) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Our First through Eighth Grade Religious Education program consists of:
- Weekly catechesis
- Weekly Mass attendance
- Seasonal Parish-wide activities, including Advent Retreat, Stations of the Cross, Praying the Rosary
- The IC Family Service Project
The obligation to attend weekly Mass exists for all of us. What better way to put into practice what we learn in the classroom than by actively engaging in the foundational tenets of our Faith. Families may continue to attend their Mass of preference. As a reminder our Mass times are Saturday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 7:30am, 11:00am or 5:00pm. Confessions are held on Saturday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in the Lower Church (St. Mary’s Chapel).
All Religious Education classes for this academic school year will be held Sunday mornings from 9:45am to 10:45am. As classes fill, we will open additional sections either on Sunday morning or possibly Monday evenings at 6:00pm. Registered families will be notified as Sunday sessions fill to select an alternate.
All classes will be held in the former ICS Middle School, 119 Washington Street - classes tentatively begin on Sunday, September 19, 2021. A calendar will be emailed to families in August.
On the first day of class, students will receive a Mass Participation work booklet. This will enable them to keep track of Mass attendance and other planned activities throughout the year. They should be signed weekly by the Priest at the end of Mass. If the booklet is accidentally left at home, a signed bulletin may be attached and then submitted to the Catechist.
Religious Education Class Time All slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis for space availability. If your first choice is full, we will contact you to offer an alternate date or to place your name on a waiting list. You will be notified of your child’s assigned class time by August 14. We cannot stress strongly enough the importance of registering early for the best selection of availability as our space is limited.
Religious Education Tuition Tuition for Grades One through Eight is as follows: $80 per student, with a family maximum of $190 (tuition is waived if parent/guardian volunteers as a catechist). Please return your tuition payment along with your registration form(s) to:
Immaculate Conception Parish, Office of Religious Education, 9 Washington Court, Marlborough, MA 01752.
Volunteer Opportunities The Parish Religious Education program depends on volunteers. Please prayerfully consider how you may assist in the program and check the boxes on the back of the Registration form. Please note that all parish volunteers must complete a CORI form and attend the Protecting God’s Children training session prior to the start of your volunteer work. Those who volunteer as a Catechist receive tuition waivers for their children.
REGISTRATION FORM – GRADES ONE THROUGH EIGHT - 2021-2022
STUDENT INFORMATION Child’s Name
Home Address
School Grade (Fall 2022) Date of Birth Place of Birth
Is there any information that the faith formation team should be aware of? Please include information regarding allergies and any special needs in the classroom.
FAMILY INFORMATION Is your family registered at the Immaculate Conception Parish? c Yes c No
Mother’s Name Maiden Name
Father’s Name
Parent/Guardian Email Parent/Guardian Phone:
Name of Emergency Contact (other than mother or father)
Phone for Emergency Contact
Please check below if the parent/guardian would like information on:
c Baptism/Eucharist/Confirmation for Adults c Marriage Convalidation
Has your child received the Sacrament of: c Reconciliation c Eucharist
If not, please complete the information below:
STUDENT SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Date of Baptism
Parish of Baptism Phone Number:
Parish Address
***Parents of Students in Second Grade or Second Year of Sacramental Preparation for First Holy Communion: Please note that a certificate of Baptism is required prior to your child’s reception of the sacraments. Kindly request a certificate from the Parish of Baptism and submit it to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. Any students who were baptized at Immaculate Conception, St. Ann or St. Mary parishes in Marlborough do not need to request their records as they are held in the Immaculate Conception Parish Office.
Volunteer Opportunities The Parish Religious Education program depends on volunteers. Please prayerfully consider how you may assist in the program and check the boxes below. Please note that all parish volunteers must complete a CORI form and attend the Protecting God’s Children training session prior to the start of your volunteer work. Those who volunteer as a Catechist receive tuition waivers for their children.
c Catechist: Requested Grade Level
c Hall Monitor c Crossing Guard c Substitute Teacher c Classroom Aide
Photograph & Video Use Policy During the year, photographs and videos may be taken by parish employees or volunteers for parish or local media use (parish website, bulletin, social media sites, bulletin boards, newspapers, local cable news station). If you DO NOT WANT photographs and videos taken of your child to be used for the purposes lists above, please sign below.
Signature Date
