May 14, 2025
PREP - Religious Education
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Prep News:
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SECOND GRADE + FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
This past Saturday our Saint Aedan 2nd graders received their First Holy Communion. We ask that you pray for them and hope they will always be as close to Jesus as they will be on that day. -
Online Registration for 2025-26 School Year
Online Registration Instructions
On Monday, April 21st, please look for an email from Parish Giving. It will contain a link to access the account you set up when you registered last year. All families who registered this year, did so online. If you forgot your username or password call Parish Giving at 866-307-7140. We do not have that information.
• It is preferable to use desktop or laptop computer. It may be difficult using a phone.
• Check family information. Correct anything that is wrong, or changed.
• PLEASE FILL IN ALL MISSING INFORMATION for BOTH parents – Where applicable: Cellphone Numbers, Envelope Number, email addresses, schools, etc. (This could be crucial in an emergency.)
• Be sure your emergency contact information is correct.
• For each child, click “DETAILS” link and fill in any missing info. Also, any Special
Medical or Educational Info must be entered. Please be specific – what are the exact needs or conditions. If there are no special medical or learning needs please check “NO.”
• If applicable, add all information for new 1st graders. Please provide a copy of Baptismal Certificate.
• Click “Pay Tuition.” Make payment. For 2nd and 8th grade students, the Sacrament Fee is added.
• Add your child(ren) to appropriate sessions.
Remember classes fill up quickly - if you want a particular day or time please register right away.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PREP) Registration is now open for the PREP 2025/2026 school year. Please visit Parishgiving.org or use the QR code to access registration. -
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About Us
Parish Religious Education Program - PREP
Katie BaslerReligious Education Director
(PREP) is a spirit-led ministry. Our mission is to enable our children and their families to develop an intimate relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Starting with our Kindergarteners and continuing through 8th grade, our children are led in the doctrine, history, teachings, practices and traditions of our rich Catholic faith.
Classes meet weekly from September through May. Our Catechists* [instructors] are volunteer parishioners committed to continuing the primary task of the Church which is to "make disciples of all nations". All our textbooks and resources adhere to the Archdiocese of New York's curriculum and are approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops [USCCB]. Please visit www.NYFaithFormation.org or www.usccb.org for further information about our curriculum.
Weekly Mass attendance is a required part of our program and it is strictly observed; especially, for all our families preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Family activities such as Thanksgiving Service/ Family Sharing Table, Breakfast with Santa, Easter Egg Hunt and the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday are some of the activities we prepare and celebrate throughout our Religious Education year, parents are asked to volunteer to help make these special events successful.
If you would like further information, or are interested in becoming part of our ministry, contact Mrs. Basler at (845) 735-2036, or [email protected].
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* Our Catechists should be Confirmed, practicing Catholics 18 years or older. Teacher Aides should also be Confirmed, practicing Catholics of at least high school age. All must submit to criminal background checks by the Safe Environment Office of the Archdiocese of NY and fill out applications from the Catechetical Office and Safe Environment Office. Teachers and Aides are given Safer Spaces Training provided by the Safe Environment Office. The Archdiocese also offers Catechist Formation Classes in the areas of spirituality, theology and methodology. Meetings are held on an as-needed basis in the Religious Education Center. -
2024-25 Schedule
Class Sessions are as follows:- Sundays 9am to 9:45am Kindergarten
- Mondays 4:30pm to 5:45pm 1st through 4th grade
- Tuesdays 4:30 to 5:45pm 1st through 4th grade
- Wednesdays 4:30 to 5:45pm 1st through 5th grade
- 5th grade through 8th grade sessions will be offered Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings 7pm to 8:15pm
The sessions we offer each year depend largely on the volunteers we can secure to help us throughout the year. The more volunteers we have, the more flexible we can be with the class sessions. Contact Mrs. Basler to discuss how you can help.
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Christmas Pageant
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