Dear Parents:
 
We are excited to begin a new catechetical year for 2025-2026!!
 
Classes will begin on Sunday, September 21^st from 10:35 to 11:45 AM for all in Grades K-8.  We will continue to use the textbook series this year entitled: Alive in Christ published by Our Sunday Visitor for Kindergarten.  We will use Faith & Life series from Ignatius Press for  Grades 1-8.   Both of these textbook series are approved by the Diocese of Kalamazoo.    
 
Each child will have their own set of books and supplies.   We will offer a small snack to each child at their table space at the start of each class period.  Individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, cheese crackers, cookies, etc. and juice boxes will be provided.  
 
Enclosed is a registration form and class schedule  for your child(ren) and a Medical Treatment Authorization Form.   The Medical Treatment Authorization Form does not  require notarization and is in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Privacy Act (HIPPA) but we still need to have this form on file for each student. 
 
In order to help defray our expenses for our Religious Education Program, we are asking for a tuition fee of:
 
 $15.00 - one child; 25.00 - two children; 35.00 - three or more children 
 
I also thank you for your cooperation and continued support for your children’s faith formation.  If you have any concerns or questions of any kind, please do not hesitate to contact Msgr. Tom or myself anytime.  You may call me at the parish office 269-496-3525 or email [email protected].
 
Blessings!
 
 Bridget VanDam
Coordinator of Religious Education

ST. EDWARD RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE
                                                                  2025-2026
 
SEPTEMBER              21   CLASS   First Class - Catechetical Sunday 
                                      29  CLASS
                                    
OCTOBER                  12   CLASS   
                                      19  CLASS 
                                      26   CLASS
                                                                                                                                                             
NOVEMBER               2 CLASS
                                    9 NO CLASS-Bazaar Sales & Coffee & Rolls
                                      16 CLASS
                                      23 CLASS
                                      30 CLASS                             
 
DECEMBER               14 CLASS                                                                           
                                     21 CLASS 
                                     28 NO CLASS-CHRISTMAS BREAK!           
 
JANUARY                   11   CLASS
                                      18   CLASS
                                      25  CLASS
                                                                         
FEBRUARY                8   CLASS
                                      15  CLASS
                                      22 CLASS
            
MARCH                    *5 ASH WEDNESDAY—LENT BEGINS!*
                                      8 CLASS
                                      15 CLASS
                                     22 CLASS 
                                   29 NO CLASS-Spring Break
                                                                          
APRIL                         12 CLASS
                                  19 CLASS
                                   26 LAST CLASS
                                                  
MAY                            3  FIRST COMMUNION & MAY CROWNING
    
All classes will meet on Sundays of the above dates from 10:35-11:45 AM.  All grades will meet on the lower level of the Church.