St. Francis Religious Education

If your child misses an RE session, please click on the LESSON SCHEDULE below their grade for the chapter to cover at home.

Grade 1

Below is a list of FAMILY LESSONS and other MEETINGS for 1st Grade.
  • FAMILY LESSON I, MASS & COFFEE AND... Sept 7, 2019 - 4:30pm Upton Hall, followed by 5:15pm Mass. 1st Grade Families will host Coffee And... so please bring a treat to share. - PARENT LETTER
  • FAMILY LESSON II, MASS & COFFEE AND... Jan 12, 2020 - 9:45am  Upton Hall, followed by 10:30am Mass. 1st Grade Families will host Coffee And... so please bring a treat to share - PARENT LETTER
                  1st GRADE BIBLE PACKET
The children will take turns bringing the packet home. PARENT INSTRUCTIONS are included with the packet. When your child brings the packet home, please read through the instructions, complete the lesson and return it at your next session.

GRADE 1 LESSON SCHEDULE
Grade 2
Below is a list of FAMILY LESSONS, other MEETINGS for 2nd Grade and 1st Eucharist Preparation.
  • 1st EUCHARIST Parent Meeting  - Thurs Sept 26, 2019 at 7pm at CHURCH -PARENT LETTER
  • 1st EUCHARIST CANDIDATE Enrollment Mass & Coffee And... - Sept 28 & 29, 2019 - PARENT LETTER
  • Reconciliation for First Eucharist Candidates - Tues Dec 3, 2019 - 7pm at Church - PARENT LETTER
  • 1st EUCHARIST PARENT/CHILD CELEBRATION - Sat Feb 1, 2020 - 9am at ST FRANCIS CENTER - PARENT LETTER
  • 1st EUCHARIST Family Mass I & Coffee And... March 21 & 22, 2020 - PARENT LETTER
  • 1st EUCHARIST Family Mass II  Apr 18 & 19, 2020 - Families turn in FELT SQUARES before 5:15pm Mass on Apr 18 or before 9am & 10:30am Masses on Sunday Apr 19 (No Coffee And...)
  • 1st EUCHARIST Family Mass III May 17, 2020, 10:30am - Felt squares will be returned,  and our TRAVELING TABLECLOTHS will be on display! Please join us for 10:30am Mass and bring a treat to share for Coffee And...
 THE LORD'S PRAYER & TRAVELING        TABLECLOTH PACKET
Each class received a packet that the children will take turns bringing home. PARENT INSTRUCTIONS are included with the packet.  In order for EVERYONE to have an opportunity to complete the project, it is VERY important that it is promptly returned at the next session!
GRADE 2 LESSON SCHEDULE
Grade 3
Below is a list of FAMILY LESSONS and other MEETINGS for 3rd Grade.

  • FAMILY LESSON I, DEMONSTRATION MASS & COFFEE AND - Oct 20, 2019 - 9:45am  at Church - PARENT LETTER
  • FAMILY LESSON II, MASS & COFFEE AND - Mar 15, 2020 - HAS BEEN CANCELLED - PARENT LETTER 
THE ROSARY PACKET & THE OLD TESTAMENT FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Each class received a ROSARY PACKET and THE OLD TESTAMENT FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT PACKET. The children will take turns bringing the packets home. PARENT INSTRUCTIONS are included with each packet. When your child brings either packet home, please read through the instructions, complete the lesson and return it at your next session.
GRADE 3 LESSON SCHEDULE

Journey in Faith

Our faith journey begins at baptism. Parents are the first catechists for their children. In our religious education program we continue what began at Baptism and, along with our faith families, help our children build religious foundation that will continue throughout their lives. By working in small faith groups, our catechists and children build small faith communities together.

We connect those small faith communities with the larger faith community of the parish by celebrating  Sunday Mass together and by attending our Grade Level Mass sessions. It is a family journey, a sharing of our faith and the rich traditions that have been celebrated by Catholics for over 2000 years.

Explore our website for information, and other helpful supplements to our regular RE sessions. There are a variety of site links available to develop and nurture your faith as a family or as a parishioner. Please visit our site often.
The Religious Education Office is located in the St. Francis Center, up on the hill.
Phone: (708) 460-0155
Fax: (708) 460-5086
Our Mission ~ The St. Francis of Assisi community is a welcoming Christian family.  We believe in Jesus Christ, and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis.  We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
15050 South Wolf Road
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 460-0042
parishoffice@sfaorland.org

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:15pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm