RE FAMILY HANDBOOK (SECTION B) STOP AND READ the online RE Family Handbook on our website under the RE drop down tab, under RE Family Handbook and Fliers at https://www.stannchannahon.org/religious-education-handbook-and-family-fliers
You are acknowledging that you have read the RE Family Handbook and Fliers and understand and agree to all policies and procedures. This also includes the Diocese of Joliet Practical Advice for Parents On Preventing Child Sexual Abuse; Parent Guide: Internet Safety for Children and Teens; Sexuality, Chastity and our Youth: A Challenge for Parents Today; and Understanding and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse.
By printing your name here, FIRST AND LAST NAME, you are acknowledging that you have read the RE Family Handbook and Fliers and understand and agree to all policies and procedures.
STUDENT INFORMATION Child's First, Middle, and Last Name (Legal Name)
Child's Date of Birth
Male or Female?
Male Female Grade for 2025-2026 School Year?
SESSION REQUEST (SECTION C) Session requests are filled first come, first serve and based on availability.
Attendance to both Mass and RE classes are very important. Please be mindful of future commitments when selecting your class time so that sports and other activities do not conflict. Inconsistent attendance will put your child's grade-level in doubt.
For grades 1-6 please indicate your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice for session times.
Session A (Gr. 1-6) Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Session B (Gr. 1-6) Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Session C (Gr. 1-6) Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Confirmation Preparation (Gr. 7-8) Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass - 1:00 p.m.
For grades 7-8 please indicate either Year I (7th) or Year II (8th)
(For Confirmation Prep students: The Diocese has a strict no more than three(3) absences per year policy, so please make every effort to attend class. Otherwise, your child's grade-level completion will be in doubt and can jeopardize your child's ability to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation with their classmates.)
1st Class Session Choice (Please pick ONE)
Session A (1st-6th Grade) Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Session B (1st-6th Grade) Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Session C (1st-6th Grade) Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Year I (7th Grade) Sunday 10 a.m. Mass - 1:00 p.m. Year II (8th Grade) Sunday 10 a.m. Mass - 1:00 p.m. 2nd Class Session Choice (Please pick ONE that is different from your first choice. If 7th or 8th grader choose same session.)
Session A (1st-6th Grade) Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Session B (1st-6th Grade) Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Session C (1st-6th Grade) Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Year I (7th Grade) Sunday 10 a.m. Mass - 1:00 p.m. Year II (8th Grade) Sunday 10 a.m. Mass - 1:00 p.m. 3rd Class Session Choice (Please pick ONE that is DIFFERENT from your first and second choice. If 7th or 8th grader choose same session.)
Session A (1st-6th Grade) Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Session B (1st-6th Grade) Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Session C (1st-6th Grade) Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Year I (7th Grade) Sunday 10 a.m. Mass - 1:00 p.m. Year II (8th Grade) Sunday 10 a.m. Mass - 1:00 p.m. FAMILY INFORMATION (SECTION D) Family Name
Family preferred language
Family Address (Include city, state and zip code)
Who does child live with?
Father and Mother Father and Spouse Father Alone Mother and Spouse Mother Alone Other, list name and relationship
Father's Name
Father's Cell Number
Father's Home Number
Father's Other Number
Father's Email
Mother's Name
Mother's Cell Number
Mother's Home Number
Mother's Other Number
Mother's Email
Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Relationship
Emergency Contact Cell Numer
Emergency Contact Other Number
HEALTH INFORMATION AND SPECIAL NEEDS (SECTION E) Does you child have allergies?
Yes No If so, please describe below. (If no allergies, type in NONE.)
Describe how we should respond. (If no allergies, type in NONE.)
Who should we contact, name and phone number? (If no allergies, type in NONE.)
Does your child have any health issues?
Yes No If so, please describe below. (If no health issues, type in NONE.)
Describe how we should respond. (If no health issues, type in NONE.)
Who should we contact, name and phone number? (If no health issues, type in NONE.)
Does your child have any special needs?
Yes No If so, please describe below. (If no special needs, type in NONE.)
Describe how we should respond. (If no special needs, type in NONE.)
Who should we contact, name and phone number? (If no special needs, type in NONE.)
SACRAMENTAL BACKGROUND (SECTION F) Has your child received Sacraments? Please check all that apply. If your child is new to the program, for a complete registration, please include a COPY of all sacramental certificates. Baptism at?
St. Ann Catholic Church Not Yet Other Church If other Church, list NAME OF CHURCH, ADDRESS, DATE of Baptism and NAME of Celebrant. BRING IN A COPY FOR OUR FILES.
Reconciliation / Confession at?
St. Ann Catholic Church Not Yet Other Church If other Church, list NAME OF CHURCH, ADDRESS, DATE of Reconciliation and NAME of Celebrant. BRING IN A COPY FOR OUR FILES.
First Holy Communion / Eucharist at?
St. Ann Catholic Church Not Yet Other Church If other Church, list NAME OF CHURCH, ADDRESS, DATE of First Holy Communion and NAME of Celebrant. BRING IN A COPY FOR OUR FILES.
VIDEOTAPING AND/OR STILL PHOTOGRAPHY {ONLY WITH GROUPS} (SECTION G) Videos and still photography may be taken throughout the year. We are asking for your permission for your child's participation in the videotape and/or still photographs which may be used for future promotional efforts, including the St. Ann website and media.
I grant permission to have my child videotaped or photographed I decline permission to have my child videotaped or photographed PARENT VOLUNTEER SIGN UP (SECTION H) It's hard to come forward the first time. Don't be intimidated because no one knows it all. There is very little training and you already have all the skills you need. This is a good place to meet other parents. Check out the job descriptions and sign up below. Maybe there's a spot waiting for you!
ALL ADULTS INVOLVED IN OUR PROGRAM MUST:
*UNDERGO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK,
*MAKE A VIRTUS ACCOUNT AND COMPLETE ON-LINE TRAINING,
*CONTINUE PGC TRAINING ON-LINE MONTHLY THROUGH VIRTUS,
*OBTAIN 6 HOURS OF FORMATION TRAINING.
All volunteers have certain expectations:
1. Consistent and reliable attendance at your session.
2. Participate at weekly Mass.
3. Arrive 10 minutes prior to session time and stay 15 minutes after to clean up.
PARENT VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Catechist:
1. Advance preparation of lesson plans
2. Help children learn assigned prayers while participating in prayer time
3. Help maintain good learning environment
4. Other projects assigned by the DRE
Catechist Aide:
1. Assist the Catechist.
2. Participate in prayer time
3. Step in for a catechist in an emergency
4. Other projects assigned by the DRE
(Catechist and Aide can work together to advance the preparation of lesson plans.)
Hall Monitor Expectations:
1. Monitor children by the doors during drop off and pick up.
2. Monitor children in hallways and bathrooms.
3. Assist catechist with a variety of tasks.
4. Stay until last child is picked up.
5. Available to substitute in the event of a catechist absence.
6. Any and other tasks assigned by the DRE.
Fundraising Team:
(Designed for volunteers who desire a tuition discount by cannot commit to the regular RE weekly schedule.)
* Work with a group to plan, organize, and execute fundraising events to supplement RE program monetary needs, i.e. sell raffle tickets after Masses, request donations from local business, market event, provide set up and take down, work the event, etc.
Mom Volunteer Sign Up
Catechist (RE Teacher) training available Catechist Aide or Apprentice (training available) Monitor (6-7 people needed per session) Fundraising Team Do not wish to volunteer at this time Mom has attended Protecting God's Children (PGC) Workshop?
Yes No Not volunteering at this time Dad Volunteer Sign Up
Catechist (RE Teacher) training available Catechist Aide or Apprentice (training available) Monitor (6-7 people needed per session) Fundraising Team Do not wish to volunteer at this time Dad has attended Protecting God's Children (PGC) Workshop?
Yes No Not volunteering at this time YEAR I (7TH GRADE) & YEAR II (8TH GRADE) STUDENTS ONLY must also submit the following paper work WITH registration and payment Paperwork and payment can be dropped in the mailbox, dropped off at the parish office or mailed back to us:
Year I (7th grade) Nicene Creed Reflection Paper Year II (8th grade) Patron Saint Reflection PaperYear II (8th grade) Confirmation Sponsor Contact Sheet Year II (8th grade) Certificate of a Confirmation Sponsor Sheet My child is NOT a 7th or 8th grade student THE FORMS LISTED ABOVE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER THE RE DROP DOWN TAB UNDER FORMS.
CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT METHOD IF PAYING BY CHECK, MAKE THE CHECK OUT TO ST. ANN and PLEASE INCLUDE IN THE MEMO: RE TUITION
In Person / Drop Box ~ Cash or Check (Put Mail-In ~ Check (Please write in the memo section: RE TUITION and NAME of CHILD) Electronic Payment ~ On-line Bill Pay with your personal bank account (Please write in the memo section: RE TUITION and NAME of CHILD) By printing your name here, FIRST AND LAST, you are acknowledging that all the registration information is accurate AND that you will provide us with the required minimum or full payment and any additional paperwork, i.e. Sacramental and/or Confirmation Preparation paperwork, needed to complete your registration.
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