Welcome to St. Mark the Evangelist Parish Religious Education Page
2026-2027 Religious Education Program Registration is NOW OPEN for NEW FAMILIES
Welcome to St. Mark the Evangelist Religious Education Registration!
We are grateful that you are choosing to partner with us in the faith formation of your child. Please read the following important information before completing your registration.
Parish Requirements
- Children must be registered by a parent.
- Families must be active registered parishioners at St. Mark the Evangelist.
- Newly registered or inactive parishioners must pay a registration fee of $50 for the first child and $40 for each additional child, and must keep an active parish account from the time of registration.
Sacramental Placement
To ensure your child is placed in the correct program:
- Students who do NOT need any sacraments (First Communion or Confirmation) should register under Non-Sacramental Grades.
- Any student who needs First Communion—and is older than the typical age—must register under OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation for Children).
- Confirmation candidates must have already received First Communion.
Please choose your child’s program carefully so we can support them appropriately.
Documentation Required
All new registrants MUST upload documentation:
- Baptized students: Upload a copy of the Baptism Certificate.
- Students who are not yet baptized: Upload a copy of their Birth Certificate.
Registration will not be considered complete until the required document is submitted.
Program Information
Our sacramental programs follow Archdiocesan guidelines:
- First Communion: 2-year program (typically grades 1–2 or ages 7–9).
- OCIC (Older First Communion): 2-year program for students in grades 3–9.
- Confirmation: 2-year program beginning as early as 8th grade (age 13–14).
- Students older than 16 who have not completed First Communion must wait until age 18 to enter RCIA.
Attendance at all classes and Sunday Mass at St. Mark’s is required for sacramental preparation.
Thank You!
Thank you for taking the time to read these guidelines. We look forward to accompanying your family in growing closer to Christ and the Church.
If you have any questions regarding placement or documentation, please get in touch with our Religious Education Office at saintmarkre@gmail.com
ATTENTION: Currently Registered Families will receive an email with instructions for renewing their child(ren) or adding a child for next year’s 2026-2027 religious education program.
Only NEW families are asked to fill out the online registration.