OVERVIEW

Mission Statement

While parents and guardians are the primary educators of their children. Our goal is to assist parents with the needs of children in 1st Grade- High School through formal catechesis, spiritual experiences, Vacation Bible School, RCIA and service projects.

Program overviews available for each grade

• 1st grade:   Summer session or Fall In-Class program
• 2nd grade:  Fall In-Class program
• 3rd-6th Grade:  Summer session or Fall G.I.F.T At Home Online Program
• 7th grade:  Summer session or Fall In-Class Program
• 8th grade:  Tuesday or Wednesday Session 7-8:05pm Fall In-Class

SUMMER PROGRAM:  

All Grade Requirements

• Attendance at 8:00am daily mass
• Attendance at all scheduled classes
• Remember NO early dismissals are permitted
• Attendance at least 2 G.I.F.T. Family Events during the school year

Grades 1,3-7 Additional Information

• Choice of either 1^st  or 2^nd week
• Attend M-F 8:00am to noon
• Attend your registered week only
• No make-ups will be permitted in another week (If you cannot commit to all days for which you are registering, please reconsider attending our year-long program)
• Must attend at least 2 Family Events throughout the year

Tuition All Grades

• $200 per student (Since these are professional teachers there are no family discounts offered)
• non-refundable after June 1^st

FALL PROGRAM:

Grades 1^st ,2nd, 7th and 8^th

• Class selection:
  • Tuesday or Wednesday  4:00, 5:30 or 7:00 based on grade and availability of spots and teacher volunteers
• Tuition:
  • $175 each for first 2 children
  • $150 each additional child
  • Sacramental Fee for 2nd and 8th graders an additional $100*
  • Tuition Waiver of $150 for any family who volunteers in the Classroom, Office or Babysitting Room on a weekly basis

Grades 3-6

• Christ in Us At-Home Online Program Requirements
  • Read grade level included book and utilize portal access for supplemental resources
  • Complete on-line tests each week
  • Attend at least 2 G.I.F.T. Family Events during the school year
  • Christ in Us Nativity Specific Login Page
• Tuition
  • $175 each for first 2 children
  • $150 each additional child

G.I.F.T. (Gather In Faith Together) program

• The program is a Church of the Nativity Event Centered Inter-generational Faith Formation
• The program approach is to involve both students and their families
• The catechesis objective is to offer our children lifelong faith, and discipleship opportunities.
• Opportunities include practicing our Roman Catholic faith alongside their families whether at home, in the world or with their faith community
• The GIFT Program will have family events during the school year.  Sign-ups will be sent out accordingly.

PAPERWORK FOR ALL PROGRAMS

Print and return first day of class

In-person Classes:

• Self Dismissal Form
• Religious Education Guidelines Form
• Safe Environment Program for Children Form

At-Home Program:

• Religious Education Guidelines Form
• Safe Environment Program for Children Form

REGISTRATION

How do I register for classes?

• Are you a current family?  Please login to your Parish Giving online registration account.
• Is your family new to the Church of the Nativity? Complete this new intake form  for Summer Session 2023: New Family Intake