Church of the Holy Rosary 

Grades 1 - 6: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Grades 7 - 8: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Classes are closed on school holidays and GWL district snow days. There are no classes on scheduled school half-days, whether in the Elementary or Middle School. If GWL school district dismisses students early or cancels after school activities due to weather, there will be no Religious Ed classes.

Tuition: $100 for 1 child
               $150 for 2 children
               $175 for 3 or more children
               Plus a $25 Book Fee per child

Extra Sacramental Fees:
First Communion: $15
Confirmation: $70

Please do not use the Windermere parking lot for afternoon classes. We also ask that no one park on the street in front of the Religious Ed building. Please use this space ONLY for drop offs. Pick up is from the back parking lot on Felter Street. The children will be walked there by the catechists.

• Monday, 9/17 - Classes begin
• Thursday, 9/20 - Confirmation Meeting in Church Hall for parents & students 7 pm
• Monday, 10/1 - Reconciliation Meeting for parents in Church Hall at 7:30pm
• Monday - Wednesday, 10/22 - 10/24 - Safe Environment Training for students
• Wednesday, 1/30 - Confirmation Meeting for parents & students in Church at 7pm
• Saturday, 2/9 - First Reconciliation in church, 10 AM
• Monday, 2/25 - Eucharist meeting for parents in Church Hall at 7:30pm
• Saturday, 5/11 - First Eucharist 10am
• Thursday, 5/30 - Confirmation 7:30pm

FIRST RECONCILIATION LESSONS:

• Sunday, October 21st
• Sunday, November 4th 
• Sunday, November 18th
• Sunday,  January 6th

FIRST EUCHARIST LESSONS:

• Sunday, March 3rd 
• Sunday, March 10th
• Sunday, March 24th 
• Sunday, April 7th

Please call the Coordinator of Religious Education to inquire about our Adult Religious Education Program at (845) 477-8378.

The Mission of our Religious Education Program is to provide all children with an awareness of God’s presence in their lives, an appreciation and better understanding of what it means to be Catholic and opportunities that encourage active participation in our parish and community.

Coordinator: Ms. Jane Kubenik (845-477-0906)

We are always in need of catechists, aides and substitutes for Religious Education. Please contact the office.

Families of Religious Education students must be practicing Catholics, attending Mass on a regular basis and registered with Holy Rosary parish. Parents are expected to teach the prayers to their children from an early age. Prayers are not taught, but will be reviewed in class.

The Archdiocese of New York mandates that preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Conformation is a two-year process. The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist are received in the Second Grade. The Sacrament of Confirmation is received in the Eighth Grade. Parents are required to attend the meetings for each sacrament as mandated by the Archdiocese.

Children who enter the program after First Grade will be evaluated on an individual basis for grade placement. Please contact the Religious Ed office for more info.

Communion Class of 2012

Respect and cooperation with the catechists, assistants, and other students are expected from each child. Abusive behavior will not be tolerated. Should it occur, parents will be notified and may be requested to pick the child up early. If inappropriate behavior continues the coordinator will organize a conference with the parent, the catechist and the Pastor to determine what further steps can be taken.

Children are expected to attend every class. If your child is absent, please send a note when the child returns to class. Attendance records are legal documents which are required to be kept on file and must be maintained correctly. If your child misses more than five classes, they will be asked to repeat the grade. We appreciate your cooperation.

Photo by Christine Cucci-Persico