Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age. — Matthew 28:19-20

Religious Education Registration for 2012-13

• Deadline:  September 7, 2012

3 easy ways to register:

1.  Walk in to the parish and register in person (cash, check or charge) in the Religious Education Office.

• Summer hours:  Mon – Wed, 10a – 2:30p
• “Late Nights”: Tue, Sep 4 – Thurs, Sep 6, 10:30a – 6:30p and Fri, Sep 7, 9:30a – 3p
• Print out this form for walk in registration: Religious Ed Registration Packet 2012-13

2.  Mail in or drop off your forms with payment (check) to:

• St. Anastasia Religious Ed Office, 4571 John R, Troy, MI 48085
• Print out this form for mail in registration: Religious Ed Registration Packet 2012-13

3.  NEW! On-line electronic registration

• First, print out Information Pages 2012-13   for important information (including class calendar for October)
• Then use this form to submit an On-Line registration: On-Line Rel Ed Registration FDF Form 2012-13
• This process requires that you have Acrobat 9 or Adobe Reader version 9 or higher. Download for free at www.adobe.com. MAC users need to use SAFARI rather than Mozilla when registering online.

RE Tuition Family Name:

Policies & Procedures:

ATTENDANCE POLICY—

Please contact the Education Office at 248-689-8380 to report an absence using the extensions below:

-Grades Pre-School – 3rd:  Ext. 117

-Grades 4th & 5th:  Ext. 103

-Grades 6th – 8th:  Ext. 101

If a student misses more than four class sessions without calling and without completing the class materials, they will not be considered as having completed that grade. Students are responsible for missed material, which will be available from their catechist upon their return to class.

SACRAMENT POLICY—The sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are celebrated in the 2nd Grade. Completion of the 1st Grade Program is a pre-requisite for the 2nd Grade Program. The Confirmation Program begins in 6th grade, with the Rite of Confirmation at the end of 9th grade. Students are expected to participate in and complete all four preparation years. Candidates must exhibit knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith prior to reception of the sacraments.

CIRCLE OF GRACE—The Archdiocese of Detroit has instituted a program for the safe environment education of children and young people supported and mandated by the Archbishop of Detroit. This program is called Circle of Grace. It is meant to be integrated into the current curriculum for religious education programs for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade at St. Anastasia. This will take place in one lesson in all of these grades during the course of this school year.  You do have the choice to “opt out” of this program if you choose. Forms are available in the Religious Education Office or you may download one right here: Circle of Grace

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this program, please call the Religious Education Office at 248.689.8380, Ext. 108 or E-Mail.

PAYMENT POLICY—Payment is expected at the time of registration. Education fees will not exceed $350 for any family registered in the parish before 6/30. It is our policy that every child is entitled to attend our programs regardless of their ability to pay. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, we do offer a payment plan. Please contact the Religious Education Office to discuss your options. There is also a $150 assessment fee for non-parishioners and new parishioners (new to the parish after 6/30).

WEATHER POLICY—Please use the website and direct communications from the parish to know if classes are cancelled.  If you need to call the office, please call a grade-level coordinator, Maryann Brani, Julie Garascia, or Marian Bart to ask.