Religious Education (1st - 7th Grade)

religious education

1-7th Grade

Baptism

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.

Infant Baptism

Celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:15pm.

Parent preparation class held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm.

Please register beforehand - 847-398-3362

Adult Baptism

We welcome people of all ages into our community. The process for welcoming adults into the Roman Catholic faith is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

Reconciliation

The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance, or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called to forgive others.

Children Preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation

At St. Edna, it is our custom for children to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during second grade, before they have received their First Communion.

Eucharist (First Communion)

Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.

Children Preparing for the Sacrament of Eucharist

At St. Edna, it is our custom for children to receive their First Communion during second grade.

Adult Eucharist

We welcome people of all ages into our community. The process for welcoming adults into the Roman Catholic faith is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA ).

Confirmation

Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Children Preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation

At St. Edna, young adults in the 8th-10th grade prepare to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Adult Confirmation

We welcome people of all ages into our community. The process for welcoming adults into the Roman Catholic faith is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA ).