Our Lady of Fatima Church offers religious education classes for children and adults. Classes are scheduled on Sunday mornings during the regular school year. Our 2026-2027 classes begin Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 8:45-9:30 am (between our  Masses).

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The program includes seven classes, two of which are for sacramental preparation for Penance/Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Fiver other classes are offered to supplement the religious education that takes place in the home. ​

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Our Adult Class is an in-depth dive into many topics of catechetical importance like the Sacrifice of the Mass in the Tridentine Rite, Christian Morality, and the Church in the Post-Modern World.

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Class Titles and Content:

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• "Jesus & Me" Pre-First Communion  (Children ages 4-5) Starting children on a strong foundation of the Catholic Faith, this class uses developmental level activities to teach the basic prayers and how to be holy. Class materials include The Catholic Mother’s Helper and coloring pages from the SSPX Education Portal.

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• "Christ & His Mass"  First Communion Preparation (Children ages 6-7) Preparation and reception of the sacraments of Penance and First Holy Communion. In addition, instruction on the Sacrifice of the Mass to solidify love for Christ and His Eucharistic Sacrifice. St Joseph’s First Communion Catechism, First Confession by Mother Mary Loyola, SSPX Catechism Stories & Minimum Knowledge for First Communion Booklet. The King of the Golden City by Mother Mary Loyola

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• "Christ & His Church" Post First Communion (Children ages 8-9)  For those between Communion and Confirmation, this is foundational instruction on the Creed, Commandments, Sacraments, and prayer. The St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism No. 1;  SSPX Catechism Stories & Knowledge Booklet.

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• "Christ & His Soldiers" Preparation For Confirmation (Children age 10-11) Confirmation preparation while providing a deep love for the Holy Ghost and His place in Catholic life as we face battle. The St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism No. 2,  Preparation for Confirmation, The Soldier of Christ by Mother Mary Loyola,  SSPX Catechism Stories & Minimum Knowledge for Confirmation Booklet.

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• "Christ & His Word" Bible Studies (Children ages 12-13) Learning the Bible as “His Story” and connecting the Old and New Testaments.  *Students should have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bible History Text & Workbook (Johnson, et al)

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• "Fundamentals of Our Faith" (FOOF) (Children age 14-15) Using resources designed to deepen their understanding of what it is to be Catholic, this two-year course covers the building blocks of Catholicism: the Articles of Faith, the Mass, and the Sacraments to prepare them to move on to Apologetics. Texts: Chief Truths of the Faith (Laux); The Mass and the Sacraments (Laux).

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• "Apologetics" (For teens ages 16-19). A rotation of topics ensures a variety. Each year ends with the Apologetics Banquet & Competition - Oral presentations to parish and a panel of judges. Apologetics: A Philosophical Defense and Explanation of the Catholic Religion (REV. MSGR. Paul J. Glenn, Ph.D.)

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• " Christ & His Angels" (For special needs children)  co-op class taught by their mothers.

 

Download the registration form below or pick one up at the chapel.​​

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