K - 12 Religious Education

St. Ambrose offers religious education classes for students in grades K-12 who attend public or other non-Catholic schools. Students are provided the necessary preparation to receive the Sacraments of First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

Mission

The St. Ambrose Religious Education program strives to support parents in handing on the Catholic and Apostolic Faith to their children by offering a systematic presentation of the Faith in union with and in fidelity to the Holy Roman Catholic Church founded by Jesus Christ.

• 2026-27 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN  Early registration closes July 31, 2026 | Use code RE2026 at check-out to receive $50 off tuition

• 2026-27 Religious Education Calendar - Forthcoming

Grades K-8 | Sunday | 8:45-9:45 am | School

• First Holy Communion & Confirmation Preparation

  • Preparation for the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation follows a two-year cycle. Preparation for First Holy Communion begins in 1st grade and for Confirmation in 6th grade

  • Children must complete two consecutive years of religious education or an approved Catholic school religion program and fulfill all sacramental preparation requirements before celebrating these sacraments

NEW! High School Faith Formation follows an alternating schedule between catechetical instruction and fellowship, providing students with opportunities to grow in both their knowledge of the Catholic faith and their relationships with one another. Students will attend morning catechetical instruction one week, followed by an evening fellowship gathering the next. This alternating schedule continues throughout the program year.

• Catechetical Instruction: Sundays, 8:45–9:45 am
• Fellowship: Sundays, 6:00–8:00 pm

OCIC | Monday | 7-8 pm | Parish Hall

Tuition

• One Child - $175
• Two Children - $250
• Three or More Children - $275
• Out of Parish Fee - $50 per family
• Early registration discount (all registrations prior to July 31, 2026): use code RE2026 at check-out to receive $50 off tuition
• Tuition and any fee payments may be made online at the end of the registration process

Sacramental Fees

• First Communion Fee - $50 (2nd Grade)
• Confirmation Fee - $75 (8th Grade)

Volunteers

Would you like to share your love of your Catholic faith? Do you enjoy working with children? Are you able to dedicate a few hours each week to their faith formation? If so, please prayerfully consider becoming a volunteer - there is always a need for catechists, co-catechists, classroom aides or hall monitors. All Religious Education volunteers must comply with the Diocese of Arlington's Child Protection Policy by completing a background check and attending a VIRTUS seminar.

More Information

Please contact Jennifer Wyse, Director of Religious Education, 571-640-9938 or DRE@stambroseva.org