Rules & Regulations

BAPTISM CERTIFICATE: This document is essential in order to receive any other sacrament in the Church. It must be brought in at the time of registration so that we can have a copy in our files. If your child is not baptized, please let us know in order to prepare him/her for baptism.  A child’s birth certificate is required to register for baptismal classes.

CCD CLASSES:  Classes are held every Saturday from 10 AM - 12 PM at the Faith Formation Center (Washtenaw/Hirsch),  unless otherwise stated on the calendar. Classes for the second year of Confirmation are on Wednesdays from 6 PM - 7:30 PM at the Rectory’s Basement (2300 W. LeMoyne St.).

TIME: Classes begin promptly at 10 AM, and end at 12 PM on Saturdays. Confirmation classes start at 6 PM and end at 7:30 PM on Wednesdays. We ask that you to drop off your children 10 minutes before the scheduled time, and pick them up on time. In case of an emergency when dropping them off, or picking them up, please call the office to let us know that you are running late.

EMERGENCIES: In case of severe weather conditions during the wintertime, classes will be canceled. If you are unsure of whether or not to send your child to class, please contact the Office at 773-278-4808 ( Ext. 24 )  after  8:30AM.  A message will be recorded to let you know when classes are canceled.

CLASS ATTENDANCE: You must call the Office (773-486-4495 or 773-278-4808), if your child will be unable to attend class. A valid reason is required to miss a class.  Your child will not be allowed to receive a sacrament, and will be taken out of the program if he/she has more than 3 unexcused absences. You must bring a doctor’s letter, if your child’s absence has to do with health problems.

BEHAVIOR:  Children are expected to treat teachers and classmates with respect. If a student is misbehaving in class, he/she will be removed from the class, and his/her parents will be called to pick the student up. If your child is taking a behavioral medication, please let the Director know. Teachers are not to administer discipline.

PARENTS’ MEETINGS & FORMATION CLASSES: Parents are required to attend all the meetings and classes announced by the Catechists, or by the Director. You are the person most responsible for the education and faith formation of your children. We, catechists, are an instrument of guidance for you and for your children. Parents must attend at least 3 formation classes. Please, see the Calendar for more information. Also, for your convenience, classes will be offered twice. If you cannot attend a required meeting or class, please call the Director’s office for arrangements. If a class is missed that absence will accumulate in your child’s attendance record, and the celebration of your child’s sacrament will be postponed until all requirements are fulfilled by the child and his/her parents.

SUNDAY MASS: All Catholics have an obligation to attend Mass every Sunday. When a child is attending CCD classes, he/she needs to understand how important Sunday Mass is. Therefore, your children are required to attend Mass every Sunday. We believe it is the responsibility of the parents to assure that their children attend Mass regularly. 

HOMEWORK: Homework assignments are mandatory in order to fulfill the CCD requirements. If your children do not do their homework, they will have to repeat the year. Remember that Catechesis is not only for your children. Your involvement in their formation will not only benefit your child, but it will also enrich your own spiritual life. Please, get involved by making sure they do their homework, and bring it to class every Saturday.

DRESS CODE: Parents, keep in mind that your children will be in a church environment. Please, encourage them to dress accordingly. In winter months, students will be reminded to take off their coats during class. It is strictly mandatory to wear appropriate and more formal attire during special ceremonies like First Confession, First Communion  or Confirmation.

LITURGIES:  Throughout the year, children will participate in various Liturgies: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Three Kings, End-of-Year Mass, etc. We welcome parents, and strongly encourage them to actively participate with their children.  Notices will be sent with children, or mailed prior to the celebrations.   Information can also be found on the CCD Calendar, or in the Parish’s bulletin.

“CHILD LURES” & “VIRTUS” TRAINING PROGRAMS: The Archdioceses mandates that every child is taught to recognize the signs of a potential predator or child abuser. The “Child Lures” Program is used by the Archdiocese and the Chicago Public Schools as a way of teaching children how to avoid potentially dangerous situations.  All of our Catechists and Volunteers are required to attend the “Virtus” Training Program in order to recognize the signs of potential  child abuse.  We also do a criminal background check on them to make sure they do not pose a danger to your children.