Religious Education
Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it. Proverbs 22:6
RE Registration for the 2025/2026 Program year is now open.
Classes will begin on September 17, 2025.
Religious Education Program at Annunciation BVM
The Religious Education Program at Annunciation BVM serves parish children and youth grades K-8 who do not attend Catholic school. Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to assist in the classroom as teen aides.
Classes are held weekly, on Wednesday evenings, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm from mid-September until the final week of April. Families enrolled in the Religious Education Program should be registered members of Annunciation Parish. Those transferring from another Religious Education Program must submit a letter from that parish, indicating the years of previous instruction, and sacraments received.
A copy of each child’s baptismal certificate is required at registration in order to be enrolled in the Program. Registration is incomplete until we receive a copy of the baptismal certificate.
If a child has not yet been baptized, we welcome you! We can assist you in setting up a process to receive the sacrament of baptism. In addition, we welcome children who may not have received previous instruction. Upon enrolling, the Program Director and/or Pastor will determine placement.
RE Program Registration
Click the link below to register online.
If you are registering more than one child, please submit additional forms.
For new families: a copy of each student’s baptismal certificate must be submitted to the parish office in order for registration to be complete. Information on fee payment is at the bottom of the form.
If you have questions, please contact Mark Fletcher, Director of Religious Education at 630-851-1436, or email: mfletcher@RockfordDiocese.org. If you prefer a hard copy of the registration form, please contact the parish office.
Sacramental Preparation
At Annunciation BVM, children are invited to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion in the second grade. Youth in grade eight are invited to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.
Children wishing to receive a sacrament must have been involved in a Religious Education Program at Annunciation or in another parish at least one year prior to receiving a sacrament.
Students must successfully complete one (1) full year of religious education classes the year prior to, as well as the year they receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.
Children who receive First Reconciliation/Communion are expected to stay enrolled and involved in our program and in parish life. Youth who are Confirmed are expected to remain active in their faith and the faith community of Annunciation. High school youth seeking the sacrament of Confirmation, please contact the Director of Religious Education, Mark Fletcher.
OCIA
If you have a child who has not received Baptism and/or Reconciliation, Communion or Confirmation and is above the grade level indicated to receive the sacrament, we will assist in setting up a sacramental preparation plan that best suits their needs and age level.
High School age youth, please contact the parish office, to set up a meeting with Father McFadden to create a plan for sacramental preparation.
Adults seeking baptism, or wishing to receive Communion and/or Confirmation, please contact the parish office for more information, 630-851-1436.
Volunteer
Religious education relies on the assistance of both adults and teens. If you would like information about volunteering in the Religious Education Program, please contact the Director. We need both adults and teens.
All RE Program volunteers must have completed all Diocese of Rockford Safe Environment forms and guidelines prior to volunteering in the Program.
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Director of Religious Education, Mark Fletcher, at the parish office 630-851-1436 or email mfletcher@RockfordDiocese.org
