Religious Education
Saint Mary of the Annunciation's religious education program adheres to the requirements of the Diocese of Richmond and utilizes the following curriculum:
Pre-k - 1st: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
2nd - 6th: Our Sunday Visitor - Alive in Christ
7th & 8th: Catholic Connections
9th: Catholicism & Life: Commandments & Sacraments
10th: Today's Catholic
2025-2026 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR
Pre-K - 6th Grade - Class Time: Sundays 11:15AM - 12:45PM (Parish Hall)
7th - 9th Grade - Class Time: Mondays 6:30PM - 8:30PM (Only Twice Per Month - Parish Hall)
10th Grade - Class Time: Sundays 11:15AM - 12:45PM (Conference Room)
Last Day of Classes: May 3, 2026 (2nd Grade Continues with Workshops)
NO CLASS ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAYS:
October 12, 2025
November 2, 2025
November 30, 2025
December 21, 2025
December 28, 2025
February 15, 2026 - (2nd Grade Must Still Attend Workshop)
March 29, 2026 - Palm Sunday
April 5, 2026 - Easter Sunday
2ND GRADE SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
February 15, 2026 - Reconciliation Workshop #1
February 21, 2026 - Reconciliation Workshop #2
May 17, 2026 - First Holy Communion Workshop #1
May 31, 2026 - First Holy Communion Workshop #2
June 7, 2026 - FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - 10:00AM MASS
7th - 9th Grade Schedule Information
Grades 7-9th are held twice a month on Monday nights from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
Teens should expect a youth group style fellowship that separates into individual grades for specific
January 2026
Monday, January 5th – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Monday, January 19th – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
February 2026
Monday, February 9th – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Monday, February 23rd – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
March 2026
Monday, March 9th – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Monday, March 23rd – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
April 2026
Monday, April 13th – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Monday, April 27th – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
May 2026
Monday, May 4th – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
New this year: Teens in 11th and 12th grade are invited to attend and continue their journey in faith!
10th Grade Schedule Information
10th Grade classes are held during regular religious education class time on:
Sundays 11:15AM - 12:45PM (Conference Room)
Note: This is a change from the start of the year.
There are also required module retreats that must be attended in order to receive Confirmation in May.
10th Grade Students Only
NO CLASS ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAYS
February 1st (Module #2 Richmond)
February 22nd (DYC - Richmond)
March 1st (Module #3 Richmond)
April 5th (Easter)
April 26th (Module #4 Richmond)
May 17th (Retreat)
PLEASE NOTE:
The social hall will be closed during religious education classes. This is due to VIRTUS safety requirements and our need to adjust classrooms and use the central area for classes or activities that cannot be accommodated by our classrooms. All families and groups are invited, and encouraged, to socialize in the Narthex area. The Narthex area is an appropriate location to socialize and gather up until 10 minutes before Mass starts. At 10 minutes to Mass time, individuals should become focused on preparing for Mass and entering into prayer.
Our catechists are parishioners of St. Mary's who have volunteered their time and talents toward the religious education program. All catechists strive to share and educate the youth of our parish about the Catholic faith. Each catechist has been VIRTUS trained and has completed a background check.
TUITION:
$30.00 for one child
$50.00 for two children
$75.00 for three or more children
** additional costs may be required for sacramental classes.
1st GRADE & 9th GRADE ARE REQUIRED PRE-SACRAMENT CLASSES
The sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion occur in 2nd grade unless otherwise planned. The sacrament of Confirmation occurs in 10th grade unless otherwise planned.
Sacrament classes require separate preparatory sessions and/or retreats as well as parent/student meetings with the priest to discern readiness for the upcoming sacrament. Sunday classes cannot substitute for the preparatory sessions.
The Richmond Diocese requires a minimum of 39 hours of religious education each year. St. Mary's meets that requirement through the above calendar. However, the year may be extended due to cancelled classes for situations such as hazardous weather closings.
Additionally, attendance requirements are enforced for each grade. Students are allowed to miss a maximum of 5 classes before they have the potential for being required to repeat their grade level.
For more information, please Contact Us!