Religious Education Registration

Kindergarten – 5th Grade Religious Education Registration

Religious Education is our Children’s Faith Formation for students in Elementary School (Kindergarten-5th grade) and prepares students for a relationship with Christ. Each year builds upon the last as children learn to walk with Jesus.

The cost is $250 per student. (early bird rate of $230 until 6/30 for RE or homeschool)

Catechists receive free tuition and Tuition Assistance is available for families in need.

Non-parishioner rate: $300

Religious Education Calendar

APPLY TO BE A CATECHIST

Thank you for your interest in Religious Education at St. James. We are so glad you are here!

Registration is now open! Register by 6/30 to receive the "Early Bird" pricing. Register for Summer Intensive by 5/20. Space is limited.

Family Name(Required)

Last

How many children are you registering? (grades K-5)(Required)

Is your family registered parishioners?(Required)

Yes

Select YES if you either receive envelopes or are signed up on Faith Direct. If your family is not parishioners, but wants to join the parish please visit: stjamesah.org/new-parishioner-registration/ or call: 224.345.7200

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Primary Phone(Required)

Additional Phone

Can we send you text messages?

Yes

Mother's Name

First Last Maiden Name (for sacramental records)

Father's Name

First Last

Primary Email(Required)

This will be the primary email address we use for communication about Religious Education.

Additional Email

If another parent or guardian would like to receive our communications, please include their email address here.

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

(other than parent)

First Last

Emergency Contact Phone(Required)

Student #1

Student 1 Legal Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Student 1 Nickname

First

Student 1 Class Preference(Required)

Student 1 Gender(Required)

Student 1 Grade (Fall 2025)(Required)

Student 1 Grade (Fall 2025) - SI(Required)

Student 1 Grade (Fall 2025) - Homeschool(Required)

Student 1 School(Required)

Student 1 Birth Date(Required)

Student 1 Birth Place(Required)

Township, Village, City, etc.

Student 1 Allergies/Pertinent Medical Information

Is Student 1 a First Time Registrant?(Required)

Name of Parish Student 1 was Baptized

St. James

Other

Baptism Date(Required)

Please upload a picture of this child's Baptism Certificate if not baptized at St. James(Required)

Max. file size: 5 MB.

Baptismal Parish Address(Required)

City State

Has this student received First Holy Communion?(Required)

Has this student received Reconciliation?(Required)

Additional Support: If you are comfortable sharing, please check if your student receives services under an IEP, 504 Plan or as an English Learner.

My child currently has an IEP

My child currently has a 504 Plan

My child currently receives services as an English Learner

My child does not officially receive services at school, but may need accommodations at Religious Education

The Open Doors Ministry Coordinator will contact you to determine if any accommodations are needed for your student at Religious Education

Student #2

Student 2 Legal Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Student 2 Nickname

First

Student 2 Class Preference(Required)

Student 2 Gender(Required)

Student 2 Grade (Fall 2025)(Required)

Student 2 Grade (Fall 2025) - SI(Required)

Student 2 Grade (Fall 2025) - Homeschool(Required)

School (if other than student #1)

Student 2 Birth Date(Required)

Student 2 Birth Place(Required)

Township, Village, City, etc.

Student 2 Allergies/Pertinent Medical Information

Is Student 2 a First Time Registrant?(Required)

Name of Parish Student 2 was Baptized

St. James

Other

Baptism Date(Required)

Baptismal Parish Address(Required)

City State

Please upload a picture of this child's Baptism Certificate if not baptized at St. James(Required)

Max. file size: 5 MB.

Has this student received First Holy Communion?(Required)

Has this student received Reconciliation?(Required)

Additional Support: If you are comfortable sharing, please check if your student receives services under an IEP, 504 Plan or as an English Learner.

My child currently has an IEP

My child currently has a 504 Plan

My child currently receives services as an English Learner

My child does not officially receive services at school, but may need accommodations at Religious Education

The Open Doors Ministry Coordinator will contact you to determine if any accommodations are needed for your student at Religious Education

Student #3

Student 3 Legal Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Student 3 Nickname

First

Student 3 Class Preference(Required)

Student 3 Gender(Required)

Student 3 Grade (Fall 2025)(Required)

Student 3 Grade (Fall 2025) - SI(Required)

Student 3 Grade (Fall 2025) - Homeschool(Required)

School (if different from student #1)

Student 3 Birth Date(Required)

Student 3 Birth Place(Required)

Township, Village, City, etc.

Student 3 Allergies/Pertinent Medical Information

Is Student 3 a First Time Registrant?(Required)

Name of Parish Student 3 was Baptized

St. James

Other

Baptism Date(Required)

Baptismal Parish Address(Required)

City State

Please upload a picture of this child's Baptism Certificate if not baptized at St. James(Required)

Max. file size: 5 MB.

Has this student received First Holy Communion?(Required)

Has this student received Reconciliation?(Required)

Additional Support: If you are comfortable sharing, please check if your student receives services under an IEP, 504 Plan or as an English Learner.

My child currently has an IEP

My child currently has a 504 Plan

My child currently receives services as an English Learner

My child does not officially receive services at school, but may need accommodations at Religious Education

The Open Doors Ministry Coordinator will contact you to determine if any accommodations are needed for your student at Religious Education

Student #4

Student 4 Legal Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Student 4 Nickname

First

Student 4 Class Preference(Required)

Student 4 Gender(Required)

Student 4 Grade (Fall 2025)(Required)

Student 4 Grade (Fall 2025) - SI(Required)

Student 4 Grade (Fall 2025) - Homeschool(Required)

School (if different from student #1)

Student 4 Birth Date(Required)

Student 4 Birth Place(Required)

Township, Village, City, etc.

Student 4 Allergies/Pertinent Medical Information

Is Student 4 a First Time Registrant?(Required)

Name of Parish Student 4 was Baptized

St. James

Other

Baptism Date(Required)

Baptismal Parish Address(Required)

City State

Please upload a picture of this child's Baptism Certificate if not baptized at St. James(Required)

Max. file size: 5 MB.

Has this student received First Holy Communion?(Required)

Has this student received Reconciliation?(Required)

Additional Support: If you are comfortable sharing, please check if your student receives services under an IEP, 504 Plan or as an English Learner.

My child currently has an IEP

My child currently has a 504 Plan

My child currently receives services as an English Learner

My child does not officially receive services at school, but may need accommodations at Religious Education

The Open Doors Ministry Coordinator will contact you to determine if any accommodations are needed for your student at Religious Education

Volunteer Opportunities

We are always so appreciative of any willing volunteers to be Catechists, Substitute Catechists, and/or mentors with our Open Doors ministry. We will contact you about each opportunity you select. In gratitude for your great 'yes' to serve our children in this way, registration fees will be waived for Catechists and Open Doors Mentors.

Volunteer opportunities

Catechist

Substitute Catechist

Open Doors Mentor

Waivers

Photography Waiver(Required)

I give permission for any photos taken of my child at Religious Education 2025-26 to be used in any of the following St. James media outlets: bulletin, website, social media. By not checking the box below, I am requesting that no photos of my child be public.

I agree to the photography policy

I don't agree to the photography policy

Payment

Please select the total number of students you are enrolling for Summer Intensive and Religious Education.

Registration Fee (parishioners)- Summer Intensive(Required)

Registration Fee (parishioners) - Religious Education(Required)

Registration Fee (non-parishioners)(Required)

Total

Payment

American Express

Discover

MasterCard

Visa

Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name

Kindergarten – 5th Grade Religious Education Registration

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Student #2

Student #3

Student #4

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