ERE

The Evening Religious Education program (ERE) is for students in grades 1 through 8 who attend public, non-Catholic private or home schools. Our children meet throughout the school year, September through April. We currently use the Faith and Life series texts from Ignatius Press. Our dedicated and trained catechists meet with our children weekly and provide support and resources for parents.

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Holy Spirit 2015 Stewardship family:

Stewardship families $30 per child or $70 per family; non-stewardship and non-parish $75 per child or $160 per family (Check payable to Church of the Holy Spirit)

Names & Grade of Children enrolled in Evening Religious Education:

If your child is new to the program submit a copy of their baptism certificate to the Ministry Center.

Authorization to pick up children - Please list the name of the adults, age 18 or older, who are authorized to pick up your child besides parents:

Does your child take any medicine or have any medical conditions that we would need to know in case of an emergency situation? If yes, explain:

In case of emergency is there another party we can call if you cannot be contacted? (List name and phone number):

Please note: Children involved in sacrament preparation (1st Penance, 1st Eucharist, Confirmation) must attend weekly religious education classes as well as specific sacrament preparation classes. ERE at Holy Spirit meets from September through March, so do not schedule sports or other activities on Wednesday evening. If you cannot attend Wednesday classes you must be enrolled and attending another parish's Religious Education program and provide documentation.

Photo Release - Can we post your student's picture on the parish website, monitor or other parish/Archdiocesan publications or video? Your child's name will not be revealed without your permission. Parent/Guardian approval with YES.

Parent / Guardian commitment - The Church of the Holy Spirit Religious Education program is a partnership between parish and family. It is not a substitute for Sunday Mass. Both participation in the ERE program and weekly Mass attendance is essential for the spiritual growth of your child. Your child must be punctual for all classes and excessive absences could result in the postponement of a sacrament. If your child misses ERE he/she will be ineligible to participate in sports practices or games until the student returns to class.

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