Religious Education

The Religious Education Program at Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima assists parents in religious formation of their children (grades 1-7) as Roman Catholics through:

• Weekly lessons created by faith-filled adults who engage and challenge students to a deeper understanding of Jesus Christ with the goal of a more personal and spiritual relationship with Him.                                                 
• A community environment where all families feel welcome and enthusiastic in their love for Jesus Christ and the practice of the Roman Catholic faith.             
• Prayer and reflection based in sacred scripture and sacred tradition including monthly communal experiences of Catholic practices such as Stations of the Cross and the Rosary.                                                        
• Seasonal celebrations of the Church year to foster enjoyment of the Church’s sacred traditions.                                                                               
• Special events to prepare students and their parents for the celebration of First Eucharist, First Reconciliation and Confirmation.

Our program follows the Archdiocesan Curriculum Guidelines which may be found here for Grades 1-6 and here for Grade 7.  

Registration:

• $225 for 1 child
• $310 for 2 children
• $375 for 3 or more children

Sacraments:

• $100 for First Communion (2nd Grade)
• $150 for Confirmation (7th Grade)

Annual Parish Support:

• $300 per family 

Registration for the 2022-23 School Year begins on July 20.  To register new and returning students, please use the online registration form.   Registration fees may be submitted on-line using a credit card or PayPal — or by check dropped off/mailed to the Annunciation Rectory, 470 Westchester Ave., Crestwood 10707. Please label your payment to the attention of Religious Education/Doreen Napolitano.

If you have any questions on the registration process, please email Maureen DeTone at reledadmin@annunciation-fatima.com 

Special Needs Program: Parents of students with special needs should contact Doreen Napolitano, Coordinator for Religious Education, doreen.napolitano@annunciation-fatima.com, to discuss registration and class placement.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  You must be a registered member of the parish to participate in the Religious Education Program.  Families may register on-line at www.annunciation-fatima.com/new-to-our-parish .

2022-2023 Religious Education registration fees:

1 child                                  $525 ($225 registration fee + $300 annual contribution to the parish)

2 children                            $610 ($310 registration fee + $300 annual contribution to the parish)

3 or more children             $675 ($375 registration fee + $300 annual contribution to the parish)