The Religious
Education Staff
The Pastor of the Cathedral is responsible to the Archbishop
of Chicago for providing opportunities for religious education.
Children who do not attend schools where religious instruction is
included in the daily curriculum, attend religious education classes
at other times.
The Director of Religious Education is responsible for the
administration of the religious education program. The program at Holy
Name is currently for children in Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
Volunteers serve as catechists or music
teachers in the religious education
program. These faithful people give generously of both time and talent
to children and parents.
The Parish Council has an Education Commission. Members
serving on this commission are concerned with the overall mission of
the parish to provide formation and education in the Catholic faith.
Program
Schedule and Information
Religious Education classes meet on
Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. in Francis Xavier Ward School
classrooms. They are held 3 times per month during the months of
September through May. Additional program offerings include Family
Masses; Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Services; a Children's
Christmas Concert; and an end-of-year May Crowning Prayer Service and
Graduation Ceremony.
Children in 1st, 2nd, 7th, and 8th
grades receive sacramental preparation for the celebration of
Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. However, sacramental
preparation and celebration is open to children of all ages. Baptism
of children over 6 is arranged separately by calling the Religious
Education Office at (312) 573-4478. Please leave your name and number
and indicate the best time to reach you.
Children are to be enrolled in
religious education classes the year prior to the year of sacramental
reception as a norm. This means if a child is to celebrate Eucharist
in 2nd grade, they are to be enrolled in 1st grade. The same holds
true for the other sacraments.
Parents must show proof of the child's
baptism and other sacraments that have been received.
Curriculum
The religious education
program follows a recognized curriculum that is in conformity with the
Catechism of the Catholic Church. A variety of texts, including
supplementary materials approved for use in religious education, are
used at the various grade levels.
Questions or suggestions
can be sent to the Office of
Religious Education by e-mail |