Program Overview
The St. Pius X School of Religion Program assists parents in providing quality catechism in our Catholic Faith. Children are placed according to their grade level. For the 2020-2021 school year, classes will be online with a catechist to mentor students and parents on their faith journey.
REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION
Certificate of Baptism. The child's baptismal certificate must be presented at the time of registration. If your child has not yet been baptized, please see the information under Baptism.
Transcripts. Students transferring from other catechetical programs should bring a transcript from that program.
We also have available First Communion / Reconciliation in Spanish and classes for Special Religious Education (SPRED) for children with developmental disabilities.
For more information, you may contact the School of Religion at:
(619) 420-9193 ext. 105
Click Here to Pay School of Religion Fees
Click Here to Register for the School of Religion in any grade level.
Sunday Preschool
Closed until further notice.
Children's Faith Formation: Grades 1-5
St. Pius X School of Religion uses "My Catholic Faith Delivered," an online program which utilizes the Faith and Life Series.
Register here.
Edge: Middle School
The Edge program will be offered mostly in person with an option for virtual attendence unless circumstances change. Middle school students meet Tuesdays 4:30-5:45. The youth ministry kickoff is Sunday, October 18 at 5 p.m. and all are invited to attend.
Register here.
Life Teen: High School
Life Teen will be offered mostly in person with an option for virtual attendence unless circumstances change. High school students meet Sundays 6:30-8:00 p.m. The youth ministry kickoff is Sunday, October 18 at 5 p.m. and all are invited to attend.
Register here.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
PREPARATION
Two consecutive years of religious instruction in our program are the minimum required to prepare a student to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. The requirements for a child to be recommended to receive the Sacrament of the First Holy Communion at St. Pius X Church are as follows:
Regular attendance and successful completion of school of religion classes
Regular Mass attendance (every Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation)
Mandatory parent meetings
Readiness of the child, as determined by staff and parents, is of prime importance.
For more information, visit the Sacraments page on Holy Communion.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
To receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, one must at least 15 years of age with two years minimum instruction in our programs in order to prepare a student to receive the Sacrament.
DISCIPLINE
In order to protect the rights of all children, it is important that parents and students understand the consequences of misbehavior. The long-range goal of achieving self-discipline gives direction and purpose to short-term consequences. We want parents to know that school rules are designed to protect all children and that students who choose to break rules are treated firmly, but kindly and appropriately.
Students are expected to be accountable for their actions. Unruly behavior will not be accepted nor tolerated. All disruptive behavior is routinely handled on the spot.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Education for children with special needs is a priority at St. Pius X.
We offer classes for children with special needs to prepare for First Confession and First Holy Communion. The Catechist is bilingual and can assist students in English and Spanish. The class is designed to teach each child at his or her individual developmental level.
Parent participation is not mandated, but it is highly preferred, as only the parents of these children know best how to communicate with their child on the lessons being taught by utilizing their own, "special home language." This enables the children to fully understand the beauty of what we are teaching in class and helps the class teacher to learn new ways of connecting with each individual child based on observations of how the parent relates to them in class.
HOMEWORK & GRADES
Please be sure your child completes the assignments. A passing grade will be based on class and homework assignments, attendance, and participation. Our pastor will review your class progress. Please note, classes will be online for the 2020-2021 school year.
ABSENCES
If your child will be absent from class, please notify the School of Religion Office at 420-9193 ext 105.
Your child is expected to make-up missed work at home. Five absences are the maximum allowed from September through May. Excessive absences may result in a child having to repeat the same grade next year. The Pastor will determine this course of action.