Children Faith Formation

Summer 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

Summer is officially here and the kids are out of school. We hope you take some time to rest, regroup and recharge. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer break.

Enclosed please find the new registration form for Religious Education (2025-26). We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a few minutes and register your students for next year’s classes before you head out on vacation. You can register online by visiting the Divine Mercy Parish home page divinemercyquincy.org clicking Faith Formation. The 2025-26 calendar is being finalized and once done will be published on the web site, print outs will be at the rear of the parish churches. We hope that with all the classes offered, more families will have the opportunity to enroll their child for religious education classes. Listed are some changes:

Grade 6 changes: We will be adding a grade six class to Sunday mornings at Sacred Heart, from 8:45am to 9:45am and we will now offer grade 6 class on Sunday mornings at St. Ann from 9:45am to 10:45am. There will no longer be Wednesday evening class.

Grade 7 and 8 changes: Grades 7 and 8 Class will be attending on Sunday mornings in preparation of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring (2026). Last year began the new process with grade 8 being confirmed. This change has come due to the mandate sent to parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Boston regarding Confirmation. The parish had sent home information many times over the last 18 months in preparation for this change.

Grade 7 will begin the 2 year prep process and grade 8 will be confirmed in the Spring.

Changing “Sunday school or Religious Education” is no simple task. This requires many parents to help build parish communities that not only teach the faith but also live it joyfully. Now we work to develop a new religious program that will introduce students to the person at the heart of our faith, who desires not only well-informed students but also lifelong disciples.

Tuition fees for Religious Education will remain the same as the last year.

 • $75.00 for 1 student 

• $125.00 for 2 students 

• $150.00 for 3 or more students. 

Be sure to let us know which location your children in grades 1-6 will attend class: Sacred Heart on Sunday or St. Ann.

Grade 6 is in Sacred Heart and St. Ann on Sunday mornings. Please be sure to select the class your child will attend.

The Confirmation program now consists of Grades 7 and 8, attending on alternating Sunday mornings at St. Ann Church.

I am reaching out to you with an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people in our community. We are currently seeking passionate volunteers to step into the role of catechists, teaching small groups of students about their faith and values.

“If you teach your children the ways of the Lord when they are young, they will keep their faith when they grow older" (Proverbs 22:6). This is a beautiful reminder of the importance of nurturing our young ones' spiritual journeys. We will provide you with all the necessary lessons and supplies, making it easy for you to share this important knowledge with our students.

As a token of our appreciation for your commitment, we offer a reduction in tuition for parents who assist with teaching a class in religious education. If this opportunity resonates with you or if you have any questions, I would love the chance to meet with you to discuss the program further. Please feel free to reach out via email at dgleason@divinemercyquincy.org to schedule a time that works for you. Your involvement could make a lasting difference in the lives of our children.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve God and our community. I look forward to hearing from you!

In His Name,

Denise Gleason

dgleason@divinemercyquincy.org

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