RELIGIOUS EDUCATION


"Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven

belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14


If you have kids or you know parents interested to register their children, please let them know that registrations will be available soon at the office and church vestibule, or you can download the application by clicking on the bottom below.  


 Please bring the following paperwork

Baptism Requirements for Children 7 and Up:

  • Children must be enrolled in Religious Education classes. Those within their first year of enrollment will receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
  • Baptism Registration Packet – Available in the office.
  • Child Birth Certificate – Parents must provide a copy.
  • Parents’ IDs – Required.
  • Godparents:
  • Must provide a copy of their ID.
  • Must provide their Baptism Certificate, First Holy Communion Certificate, and Confirmation Certificate.
  • If married, provide a Marriage Certificate from the church and Confirmation Certificate.
  • Both parents and godparents must attend a pre-baptism class.


First Holy Communion Requirements:

  • Registration form
  • Birth Certificate
  • Baptism Certificate


Confirmation Requirements:

  • Registration Form
  • Birth Certificate
  • Baptism Certificate
  • First Holy Communion Certificate

Registration available in the parish office and church vestibule
Deadline to register is October 1, 2025.


Registration

Religious Education Calendar

CLASSES BEGIN ON TUESDAY August 19, 2025

Parents if you are not at the church to pick up your student

by 6:50 pm we will call the police.


Tuesday                                  Parish Hall

  • Grades- 1, 2 & 3                                              4:45-6:00 pm
  • Grades- 9 & 10 Confirmation Class      4:45-6:00 pm
  • Mass at St. Helen of the Cross                      6:00-6:40 pm


Thursday                                   Parish Hall

  • Grades- 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8                                   4:45-6:00 pm
  • Mass at St. Helen of the Cross                       6:00-6:40 pm


Parents-  Please be at St. Helen’s after Mass by 6:30 pm to pick up your child.


IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEBER

  • Sunday May 17, 2026- First Holy Communion
  • Pictures- 8:30 am
  • Mass- 9:00 am


  • Last day of Confirmation class- 


  • Tuesday June 2, 2026- Confirmations
  • Students need to arrive at 5pm
  • Pictures- 5:15 pm
  • Mass- 6:00 pm
  • Language- Bilingual


There will be NO CLASSES on the following days:

  • September 01- Labor Day
  • November 11- Veteran's Day
  • November 26-29 -Thanksgiving
  • December 23, 2025-January 3, 2026-Winter Break
  • January 19, 2026-MLK Day
  • February 16, 2026-Presidents Day
  • March 8-21, 2026-Spring Break
  • April 13-19, 2026-Holy Week
  • April 30th- Last Day of Classes ( Grade 1st through 8th)


 All students are required to attend one weekend Mass, either on Saturday at 4:15 pm or Sunday at 9:00 am or 11:00 am. Mass attendance will have a required check in and will be recorded by Lupe Rodriguez or Susan Martinez. 


RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS (PARISH HALL)

Tuesday and Thursday

3:30 pm- 5:30 pm

Phone # (520) 466- 9422 

 Ext- 22 & Ext. 20