Each Saturday at the 5:15 p.m. Mass and each Sunday at the 10:30 a.m. Mass from September through May, St. Elizabeth's has a special liturgical session for children in Pre-K through 1st grade. Children's Liturgy of the Word offers an opportunity for the children to hear age-appropriate reflections on the Scripture readings. The session is led by adult volunteers who have a desire to help children be formed in the Catholic Faith. All Volunteers must complete the Diocesan Safe Environment training and background check.

Early formation in the faith is vital in the spiritual formation of a child. Parish Religious Education classes for Grades 1-5 are held weekly on Wednesday nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., September through May. The goal of this ministry is to develop in our young people the desire for prayer, understanding of the sacraments, scripture and teaching of church doctrine on the level of each child's ability to understand. The parish is blessed with a very fine staff of teachers who are dedicated to teaching. If you are interested in becoming a teacher or registering your child(ren) for PRE, please reach out to the contact below. 

Bishop Vincke, through prayer and consultation, has decided that as a Diocese we will proceed with the concept of the “restored order of the sacraments of initiation”.  Baptism will continue to be offered at infancy, Reconciliation will continue to be offered in 2nd grade, but Confirmation and First Communion will be offered in 3rd grade in one Rite/Celebration.  We will have four years to make the transition to the restored order.

 The following is how we are planning to implement the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation.

- (2026-2027) first adjustments. 

            -First Reconciliation and First Communion will continue to be offered in 2nd grade. 

            -Confirmation will be offered to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. 

            -As has been the practice, Confirmation students will receive the sacrament in the parish where
              their family are registered members.

- (2027-2028) next phase of adjustments.

            -First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade. 

            -First Communion will be delayed until 3rd grade. 

            -Confirmation will be offered in 4th 5th and 6th grades. 

            -Again, Confirmation students will receive the sacrament in the parish where their family are
               registered members.

- (2028-2029) final phase of adjustments.

            -First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade. 

            -Confirmation will be offered in 3rd and 4th grade. 

            -At that same Mass, 3rd graders will also receive their First Communion.

This will complete the transition and from that time forward, the “restored order” will be in place.  Which means Baptism will be offered at infancy, First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade, and Confirmation and First Communion will be offered in 3rd grade in one Rite/Celebration.

New for 25-26: REGISTER AND PAY COMPLETELY ONLINE HERE

OR  PRINTABLE PRE Registration Packet 25-26

PRE CLASS GUIDELINES

Grades 1-6 PRE Schedule 25-26

OCIC Schedule 25-26.pdf

Youth Choir & Christmas Youth Choir 25-26

 ALTAR SERVER PERMISSION FORM

Parent Involvement Letter 25-26 

Word of Life Parent Letter 25-26

Parish Confirmation Preparation Religious Education classes are held approximately every other Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., September through May. Confirmation Preparation is a two year program. These years are dedicated to preparing the students for Confirmation, which is scheduled at the end of their second year. Confirmation preparation includes retreat, service hours, and a thorough understanding of the commitment the student is about to make. If you are interested in becoming a Confirmation Prep PRE teacher or registering your child(ren), please contact the below.

Bishop Vincke, through prayer and consultation, has decided that as a Diocese we will proceed with the concept of the “restored order of the sacraments of initiation”.  Baptism will continue to be offered at infancy, Reconciliation will continue to be offered in 2nd grade, but Confirmation and First Communion will be offered in 3rd grade in one Rite/Celebration.  We will have four years to make the transition to the restored order.

 The following is how we are planning to implement the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation.

- (2026-2027) first adjustments. 

            -First Reconciliation and First Communion will continue to be offered in 2nd grade. 

            -Confirmation will be offered to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. 

            -As has been the practice, Confirmation students will receive the sacrament in the parish where
              their family are registered members.

- (2027-2028) next phase of adjustments.

            -First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade. 

            -First Communion will be delayed until 3rd grade. 

            -Confirmation will be offered in 4th 5th and 6th grades. 

            -Again, Confirmation students will receive the sacrament in the parish where their family are
               registered members.

- (2028-2029) final phase of adjustments.

            -First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade. 

            -Confirmation will be offered in 3rd and 4th grade. 

            -At that same Mass, 3rd graders will also receive their First Communion.

This will complete the transition and from that time forward, the “restored order” will be in place.  Which means Baptism will be offered at infancy, First Reconciliation will be offered in 2nd grade, and Confirmation and First Communion will be offered in 3rd grade in one Rite/Celebration.

New for 25-26: REGISTER AND PAY COMPLETELY ONLINE HERE

OR  PRINTABLE PRE Registration Packet 25-26 

Confirmation Prep Schedule 25-26

OCIC Schedule 25-26.pdf

Service Hours Form - Confirmation Prep

Youth Choir & Christmas Youth Choir 25-26

These classes are for children in grades 3-12 who have not received Baptism and/or First Communion.  There are four classes that help explain the basic understanding of the Sacraments and in particular the Sacraments of Baptism, Confession and Communion.  These classes are held on Sunday evenings from 6:30-7:15pm.  Parents of these children are encouraged to attend these 4 classes with their child.  Children in OCIC must ALSO attend the Parish Religious Education (PRE) classes for their appropriate age as well.  Grade 1-6 PRE is held on Wednesday evenings and Confirmation Preparation PRE for 7th Grade and above students is held on Sunday Evenings. 

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR STUDENT(S) IN GRADES 1-6 OR CONFIRMATION PREP ABOVE AS APPROPRIATE AND BE AWARE OF THE FOUR ADDITIONAL OCIC CLASSES NEEDED.