Religious Education
About
Our weekly religious education program is where children learn about their Catholic beliefs, values, and traditions.
Religious Education is also known as Systematic Catechesis, Catechism Class, Continuing Christian Education (CCE), Youth Faith Formation (YFF), Youth Formation (YF)
Who can receive religious education?
Children in grades Kindergarten — High School
Where is religious education?
In the Foley House on the Annunciation campus.
How to sign up?
Please fill out the Catechesis Registration form either online or email religioused@acchtx.org for a PDF form.
Download the 2026–27 Youth Catechetical Programs flyer (PDF)
When are religious education classes?
Classes are Sundays, 10:30–11:30 am, in Foley House.
Mandatory parent meetings: Sunday, September 6 — Religious Education; Sunday, September 13 — Sacrament Prep only.
First day of class: Sunday, September 20 — Sacrament Prep; Sunday, September 27 — Religious Education.
Fall 2026
September 6 — Mandatory parent meeting, Religious Education
September 13 — Mandatory parent meeting, Sacrament Prep only
September 20 — First day of class, Sacrament Prep only
September 27 — First day of class, Religious Education
October 4 — Class
October 11 — Class
October 18 — Sacrament Prep only
October 25 — Class
November 1 — No class (All Saints)
November 8 — Class
November 15 — Sacrament Prep only
November 22 — Class
November 29 — No class (Thanksgiving break)
December 6 — Class
December 13 — Class
December 20 — Sacrament Prep only
December 27 — No class (Christmas break)
Spring 2027
January 3 — No class (Christmas break)
January 10 — Class
January 17 — Sacrament Prep only
January 24 — Class
January 31 — Class
February 7 — Class
February 14 — Class
February 21 — Sacrament Prep only
February 28 — Class
March 7 — No class (Spring break)
March 14 — Sacrament Prep only
March 21 — No class (Palm Sunday)
March 28 — No class (Easter)
April 4 — Class
April 11 — Class
April 18 — Sacrament Prep only
April 25 — Class
May 2 — Last day of class for Religious Education
May 9 — Sacrament Prep only
May 16 — Sacrament Prep only
Questions: religioused@acchtx.org (Elizabeth Padilla).
Tuition and Fees
Tuition
$55.00 per student or $165 per family of 4+
Catechist fee
$45.00 per student or $135 per family of 4+
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Education in the faith is available to all. If you are in need of financial assistance for this, please let us know.
Families needing full or partial assistance will need to complete a different form. Please email religioused@acchtx.org for the form. Please do not complete the electronic form if you are requesting assistance.
Sign Up to Volunteer as a Catechist
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Anyone who is a practicing Catholic in good standing, knowledgeable about the teachings of the Catholic Church, and willing to teach others about the faith.
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A catechist commits every week during the school year to teach young children about the basic principles and beliefs of the Catholic faith, helping them grow in their understanding and relationship with God.
You can sign up as a catechist aid if you want to help but don’t want to be the main teacher.
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Every Sunday from 10:30 am - 11:30 am during the school year.
You can sign up as a substitute if you are not able to make it each week.
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Volunteering as a catechist allows you to share your knowledge and love for the faith, positively impacting the lives of young learners and helping them develop a strong foundation in their spiritual journey.
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If you are 18 years old and above, our archdiocese requires all adult volunteers to complete safe environment training.
This short one-hour online training teaches people how to create a secure and protected environment for everyone, especially children, by recognizing and preventing potential risks or harm.
Click here to sign up for Safe Environment Training.