August 2022


Dear Parents/Guardians,

As summer ends and fall returns, it is time to begin our Christian Formation program at St. Andre’s.  We would like to welcome all children, grades K-10.  Second grade will focus on the Sacraments of Penance and First Communion.  Ninth and tenth grades will focus on the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

Enclosed you will find a registration form and a calendar containing class dates.  Christian formation classes for grades K - 8 will be held on Sundays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. so that you have the opportunity to attend Mass as a family after class.  Confirmation classes will meet twice a month from 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (11:00 - 12:00 will be mandatory attendance at mass).  Classes will be held at the St. André’s Outreach Center.  On the first day of class, Sunday, September 11th, students will meet at the Outreach Center at 9:30 a.m.  Confirmation students will meet at the Outreach Center after the 11:00 a.m. mass. 

Attendance is expected at all religious education classes, especially for sacramental classes (First Communion and Confirmation).  We understand that students become ill and unexpected circumstances arise, however, we expect that students will attend at least 20 out of the 24 classes we have scheduled for this year (at least 13 out of 16 classes for Confirmation).  If you have an issue that arises that will greatly impact your student’s attendance, please give us a call.     

At this time the COVID protocol that we will be following will be taking temperatures as students arrive for class.  We ask that students who are not feeling well or are experiencing cold symptoms stay at home.  If/when conditions warrant a change in this protocol, we will inform you immediately.

There will be a $25 fee (up to 2 children) or $50 fee (for 3 or more children) to cover the cost of materials and supplies.

Please complete the enclosed registration form for each child in your family attending Christian Formation.  The completed forms may be dropped off at the parish office, mailed back, or dropped in the collection basket at Mass.  We need to order materials for class so it is extremely important that you return your completed registration forms by Monday, August 22nd. 

We look forward to working with you and your children again this year as we grow in faith and love of God.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (518) 483-1628 or by email: religioused@standres.org.

Thank you and God Bless.

Sincerely,
Rev. Steven Murray                                              Deacon Nicholas & Mary Haas                   
Pastor                                                                   Christian Formation Coordinators