St. Andrew the Apostle Religious Education Registration 2021-2022

We are so excited you have trusted us to journey with you and your family in Faith Formation! Please read all of the information below so you make the correct selections during registration.

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We are also excited to announce that Sacrament Preparation Registration is now built into this registration form! Please make sure to select the appropriate Sacrament Prep option at the same time you select your prefered registration option.

Sacrament Prep Registration is $30/Sacrament/child. If your child has not completed preparation for Reconciliation, they cannot be registered for the Confirmation/1st Communion Prep at the same time.

Please select the quantity of children you are registering for each of the Sacrament Prep offerings. (example: one 3rd grader who was in the program last year and received their Sacrament of 1st Reconciliation- select "Confirmation/1st Communion, one 3rd grader who has not completed Sacrament Prep for Reconciliation- select "Reconciliation" only- this child will need to participate in a year of formation for Reconciliation before they receive Confirmation/1st Communion)

Children moving from other dioceses and/or parishes in the middle of their sacramental Preparation must set up a meeting with DRE - Director of Religious Education (re@standrewchandler.com) before enrolling for the class.

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*DO NOT SELECT A CLASS YOU DO NOT WANT IN ORDER TO RESERVE A SPOT; IF THE CLASS YOU WANT IS NOT LISTED OR YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, EMAIL US FIRST BEFORE SELECTING A CLASS YOU DO NOT ACTUALLY NEED.

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PLEASE NOTE*

Refund Information: If your child(ren) is(are) no longer able to attend the RE classes after registration you may choose to transfer your registration fees to a scholarship family in need or request a refund.

All refunds must be requested before the start of classes. The last day to request a refund is Monday, August 16, 2021, at 5:00 pm. No partial refund. Please email re@standrewchandler.com to transfer your registration or request a refund.

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Please note: You have 30 minutes to finish the whole process.

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NAVIGATING THROUGH THE REGISTRATION

Step 1:

Click the link and select the number of kiddos you are enrolling on the program

Step 2:

If your kiddos are prepping for sacraments, scroll down and click "Add-on" to select the sacraments needed. Skip to >>> Step 3 >>> if your child does not need sacramental preps

Step 3:

Click on CHECKOUT to go to the actual registration form and fill in the details

Step 4:

FILL IN the DETAILS. Once you are done PLACE ORDER to successfully submit the registration.

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Below are details for each of the options for programming.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (COGS): Preschool - Grade 5

This is a profound spiritual method of religious formation for young children from 3 years of age through Grade 5. COGS facilitates your child's basic need and capacity to enjoy the presence of God through presentations and works rooted in Sacred Scripture, Liturgy, and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The Catechesis is based on the conviction that God and your child are in a relationship. We believe that the growth of this relationship is directed by the Spirit of God already within your child and that each child has a deep need to experience God's presence in their lives and a special capacity to enjoy that presence.

PLEASE NOTE: It is best for children to have had at least one year of COGS, Level I in order to register for Level II or Level III.

SESSIONS FOR ELEMENTARY RE BEGIN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2021

Session Levels/Days/Times

Preschool:

• Tuesday 9:30am - 11:00am
• Wednesday 9:30am - 11:00am AND 1:30pm - 3:00pm
• Thursday  9:30am - 11:00am

Kindergarten (children must be in Kindergarten for school year 2021-22):

• Tuesday 4:30pm - 6:00pm
• Wednesday 4:30pm - 6:00pm

1st Grade level II:

• Wednesday 4:30pm - 6:30pm

2nd Grade Level II:

• Thursday 4:30pm - 6:30pm

3rd Grade Level II:

• Tuesday 4:30pm - 6:30pm

4th Grade Level III (first year in COGS):

• Thursday 4:30pm - 6:30pm

5th Grade Level III (second year in COGS):

• Wednesday 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Please note that class offerings are dependent upon a minimum of 8 students per class as well as the availability of a Catechist and assistant! Classes will be combined to assure numbers as needed.

For more info about COGS at St. Andrew, email the Religious Education department (re@standrewchandler.com) before enrolling for the class.

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Traditional Religious Education (TRE):

Grade 1 - 5

We welcome all school-age children Grade 1 through Grade 5 to join us for scheduled sessions of Religious Education. Registration is required. This program recognizes the home as the first and primary experience of faith, giving parents tools to raise their children in the faith as well as leading children to an active faith-life and relationship with Christ. Students are connected to our community and faith through videos, YouTube, music, meditations, interactive games, and more.

Grade 1 to Grade 3 meet in individual grade levels, for a program called "GENESIS", as they begin their “Journey of Faith” in preparation for the reception of their sacraments of initiation.

PLEASE NOTE:

Kindergarteners must enroll in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Baptized & Unbaptized Children joining RE for the first time in Grades 3, 4, or 5 are considered "Off Track" and have to go for two years for their Sacramental Formation. They meet in individual grade levels, for a program called "GENESIS", as they “catch up” on their "Journey of Faith" in Preparation for the reception of their Sacraments of Initiation.

Grades 4 and 5 meet together for a program called "THE JOURNEY" which is a unique approach to Religious Education, designed to further engage those who have already received their sacraments of initiation, and are continuing their “Journey of Faith” as newly confirmed.

For more info about TRE at St. Andrew, email the Religious Education department (re@standrewchandler.com) before enrolling for the class.

SESSIONS FOR ELEMENTARY RE BEGIN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2021

Session Days/Times:

• Tuesday: 5:30pm - 7:00pm 
• Wednesday: 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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Religious Education for Students with Special Needs (SPED)

This is a special program that many parishioners refer to when they talk about catechesis. The program is ‘christened’ SPECIAL NEEDS and it is designed to instruct children with special needs such as: Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, medically-fragile, etc.

Options for learning are based on the needs of the individual child:

• a classroom setting with support for the child and the catechist;

• one-on-one instruction;

• OR, if possible, a small group setting if children with similar abilities have the same day and time for class

The program acts as a link to the typical needs RE as it provides class assistance with knowledge on how to understand, and journey with children in this category that are placed in the class setting with other students.

New to the Special Needs Program or been away for a year? After registration, you will be contacted by the coordinator for the program, to schedule an interview to determine the best placement for your child.

For more info about SPED at St. Andrew, email the Religious Education department (re@standrewchandler.com) before enrolling for the class.

SESSIONS FOR ELEMENTARY RE BEGIN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2021

Session Days/Times:

• Tuesday: 4:15-5pm ; 5:30- 6:15pm
• Wednesday: 3:45-4:30pm;5 - 5:45pm

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Edge Middle School Ministry:

Grade 6 - 8

EDGE is a Catholic middle school youth ministry experience created for early adolescents in grades 6-8. Our program is designed to meet the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of young adolescents. As a Catholic Community, we are going to give our middle school youth the EDGE they need in life: Jesus, the Word, the Eucharist, and the Church!

Edge answers the needs of this age group in a catechetical, fun, and relevant way and provides a foundation for youth to continue onto Life Teen. Edge is a great asset to any youth ministry program, as it answers the unique needs of this age group while providing deeply impactful resources.

PLEASE NOTE:

Tweens in need of Sacraments must register for the Edge program and then will recieve information regarding additional sessions necessary for Sacrament Preparation.

For more info about Edge at St. Andrew, email the Religious Education department (re@standrewchandler.com) before enrolling for the class.

SESSIONS FOR EDGE BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Session Days/Times :

• Sundays: 3:30pm - 5:00 pm

ALL STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL MUST SELECT THIS OPTION

Please Note: Teens and their families are encouraged to attend the Life Teen Mass before each Edge Night  

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Life Teen High School Ministry:

Grade 9 - 12

St. Andrew the Apostle's Life Teen Program is a Eucharist-centered Catholic program for high school teens grades 9-12. By sharing the teachings of our Church and through powerful encounters with Christ, we help the teens grow in the knowledge of our faith while transforming their hearts to help them passionately live out the gospel by serving and loving one another.  Through fellowship and open and honest discussion, we grow closer to one another and Christ knowing that we walk this journey together. Life Teen is a non-classroom model and encourages our teens to grow their relationship with Christ while preparing them to defend an authentic Catholic identity through their teen years. Every Sunday, we meet after Mass for a Life Night. These nights focus on either catechetical teachings, cultural issues teens face, or social gatherings. Teens in need of Sacraments must register for the Life teen program and then will recieve information regarding additional sessions necessary for Sacrament Preparation.  

For more info about Life Teen at St. Andrew, email Youth Coordinator (khew@standrewchandler.com) before enrolling for the class.

PLEASE NOTE:

Students moving from other dioceses and/or parishes in the middle of their Sacramental Preparation must set up a meeting with Youth Coordinator before enrolling for the class.

SESSIONS FOR LIFE TEEN BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Session Days/Times 

• Sundays: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

ALL STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL MUST SELECT THIS OPTION

Please Note: Teens and their families are encouraged to attend the Life Teen Mass before each Life Night and sit in our LIfe Teen section!

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