Religious Education Office Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12-6pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Closed Fridays

CALENDAR ITEMS:

Registration for 2026-2027 will begin on June 8, 2026 during office hours. All families,  returning and new, must complete a Student Form for each child and one  Family Registration Form.    Family Registration 2026-27.docx      Student Registration Form 2026-27.docx

A deposit of $100 towards tuition is due at registration. All 2026/2026 balances must be paid in full. The Fee Schedule is below. There is an early bird discount of $25 off if tuition is paid in full by June 30th. 

2026-2027 Fees.docx

All new Level One students - a copy of the child's baptismal certificate must be submitted with the registration forms - including children baptized at Cure of Ars.  

New Families transferring from another parish: Proof of previous instruction must be obtained, a copy of baptismal certificate must be submitted with registration forms for each child being registered.

C.A.R.E. Handbook:  Handbook 2026-2027.docx

 Monthly partners in faith: PIF June 2026.pdf

 Family summer calendar:   Summer Activity Calendar.pdf

Reminder: Mass Reflections are to be completed after Mass is over, NOT in Church during Mass. 

Mass Reflection Grades 1-2:   2026 1-2.docx

Mass Reflection Grades 3-6:   2026 3-6 .docx

Mass Reflection Grades 7-8, and High School:   2026 7-8.docx

 Level 7 Confirmation Preparation Projects:

Baptism Project.docx         Prayer Experiences.docx        Service Ministry Project.docx          

Service Ministry Record Sheet Level 7.docx

Level 8 Confirmation Preparation Projects:

Confirmation Sponsor.docx         Sponsor Information Form.docx        Called to Mercy.docx

Confirmation Name and Saint Report.docx         Gifts and Talents Service Project.docx      

Letter to Pastor Requesting Confirmation 2025.docx

Check out our Church's You Tube Channel for Fr. Frank's homilies, recordings of the Children's Choir and more ...  Cure of Ars You Tube Channel 

The Religious Education Office is located in the Parish Center.

Laura Lahood
Director of Faith Formation
(516) 623-1400  ext. 109
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Geraldine Veltre
Administrative Assistant
(516) 623-1400 ext. 101
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Our parish faith formation program is intended to support and enhance the life of faith being lived in the home environment, the "domestic church." We believe that faith formation is carried out in partnership with our entire parish family - our clergy, our pastoral staff, our parents, our catechists, and all of our family members both young and old. We must all take our roles seriously and responsibly by fully living our baptismal commitment and giving witness to the importance of following Jesus in our daily lives through our words and actions.

Faith formation is a journey of deepening relationship with Jesus. This relationship is nourished not only by family faith life, but also by participation in the life of the Church in Curé of Ars parish, especially weekly attendance at Mass. Participation in the Sunday Eucharist is the center of our faith - the source from which we draw strength and the summit toward which we strive. Families are expected to make Mass attendance THE priority around which other activities revolve.

Entering the Program

1.   All families are required to register as members of Curé of Ars Parish.  (See "About Us" above)

2.   An original baptismal certificate must be submitted at the time of registration for the program.

3.   When entering from another parish, if the child has attended faith formation classes, he or she will be placed in our program at the appropriate level. Proof of prior instruction from the child's previous parish must be submitted.

4.   Each  Level is considered a pre-requisite for the next Level. Students must successfully complete each level before moving to the next. Celebration of First Reconciliation (Penance), First Eucharist (Communion), and Confirmation requires a two-year preparation.

5.   Situations where students are registering without any prior faith formation will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine the placement level. It would not be unusual for such placements to include a requirement that involves the parents and children in some form of faith formation before the beginning of the religious education year.

Absenteeism

If your child(ren) will be absent, please call to notify the Religious Education Office - (516) 623-1400 ext. 101. Please cover the assigned lesson, found on your Grade Level Calendar, at home. Of course, excessive absenteeism and incomplete lessons and homework may impede your child's formation process and progression to the next level.

Program Closings

If the program is canceled due to inclement weather, it will be announced on News Channel 12 and https://www.news12.com/, and on this website under "Latest News." You may also call the Religious Education Office at (516) 623-1400 ext. 101.

Safety

Parents, please observe parking lot safety - mindful of your speed when traveling on church grounds.

Dismissal

At dismissal, please park your car only in designated spaces. Watch out for children crossing in front of and behind cars. It is important that all parents and caregivers who pick up children learn the name of your child's catechist and your child's room number for dismissal.

Snacks

Snacks are never permitted or served during class time. This is a safety issue to protect children due to food allergies. SMALL water bottles (less than 8 oz) are permitted.

Volunteers

We need weekly volunteers as catechists, hall monitors, door security, and various other jobs. Your help is not only greatly appreciated but is essential and is an important witness of discipleship for your child's faith formation. Please call the Religious Education Office to volunteer - (516) 623-1400 ext. 101.