Children's Religious Education

Religious Education classes for children up to age 17 are offered Monday through Wednesday, 4pm to 5pm with limited classes on a Thursday subject to demand. Our classes begin every year in September and go through March/April of the following year.  This year's program will begin the week of September 11th, 2023 and go through April 11th, 2024. See below for a complete list of classes offered and days available. Please know that our classes do fill up quickly and there may only be limited availability.  

​When registering your child, please ensure there are no scheduling conflicts with the day they go to religious ed class.  All classes are on a first come, first served basis and requests are not guaranteed.  All forms, copies of certificates and payments are required at the time of registration in order to complete the enrollment process and secure your child's class.
Mondays
  • Catholic Kinder for children currently enrolled in kindergarten
  • First year Sacramental Preparation
  • Second year Sacramental Preparation
  • Ongoing education classes for kids who have made their First Communion, but would like to continue Religious Ed classes
  • RCIA for Kids Year 1
Tuesdays
  • First year Sacramental Preparation
  • Second year Sacramental Preparation
  • Ongoing education classes for kids who have made their First Communion, but would like to continue Religious Ed classes
  • RCIA for Kids Year 1
Wednesdays
  • Catholic Kinder for children currently enrolled in kindergarten
  • First year Sacramental Preparation
  • Second year Sacramental Preparation
  • Ongoing education classes for kids who have made their First Communion, but would like to continue Religious Ed classes
  • RCIA for kids Year 1
  • RCIA for kids Year 2 (Family Catechesis)
Thursdays
  • RCIA 
  • Limited Sacramental Preparation classes - subject to demand.

New Students and Returning Students

Please complete the entire packet, and all corresponding documents (listed on the registration form) and submit to: religiouseducation@holyspiritfresno.org .
Please note:
  • We will not accept registrations that are incomplete or where baptismal certificates have not been provided (if not baptized at Holy Spirit).  Returning students do not need to provide proof of baptism.
  • Fees are $60 for 1 child, $110 for 2 siblings and $150 for 3 or more siblings. Checks should be made out to "Holy Spirit". Online payment can be made  using Online Giving. We also accept cash.
  • You may email your completed registration paperwork to religiouseducation@holyspiritfresno.org, or mail/drop it to: ​                         Holy Spirit Catholic Church                 355 East Champlain Dr.                 Fresno, CA, 93730  
Click here for information on First Holy Communion

Click Below for the Registration Forms and a Copy of the Calendar:
REGISTRATION CLOSES 09/01/23

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RCIA For Children
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - for Children.  Children who have not been baptized by the age of 7, will need to enroll into our RCIA program for children.  Children will be enrolled in our regular weekly classes for the period of Inquiry and will then attend classes on a Thursday afternoon, parents and or sponsors are encouraged to attend. For more information or any questions, please contact:   Kate Mallam at 559-434-3522 or 
religiouseducation@holyspiritfresno.org

Teen Confirmation

High School Confirmation is a two-year program. Classes begin in September and are held 1-2 times per month on Sunday evenings. Please visit our Teen Confirmation page for more information. 

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Join us for a fun-filled week of faith formation, games, friends, amazing music, and of course...snacks! Children in grades Kindergarten to 6th grade are welcome. Volunteers 7th grade and up are also needed. VBS 2024 June 24th to June 28th from 9am to 12:30 for participants and 8:30 to 1pm for Volunteers. Get ready for some fun as we learn about "Playing on God's Team".
Fees:
$60    One Child
$110   Two Siblings
$150   Three or more Siblings
 
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