FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 1 TO 8 ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOL IN 2020-2021
All Catholic children attending Public School MUST be registered and attend Religious Education classes offered by the parish EACH YEAR. Before receiving the sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation, they MUST be enrolled and faithfully attend classes for TWO CONSECUTIVE years.  Registration (for new students) and re-registration (for returning students) in our Religious Education Program for the 2020-2021 school year is under way. by clicking on the link below.
RE-REGISTRATIONS:
If your child will be returning to the program next year, you are able to make payment of the registration fee(s) online.  Note the registration fee indicated below.
NEW REGISTRATIONS:
If you wish to add another child, or your child is new to the program for 2020-2021, please complete the registration form, then be sure to make the payment online.  Note the registration fee indicated below.
In addition, for new registrations only, please provide the following when registering:

• A copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate. If your child has not been baptized and is over seven (7) years of age, we will help you make arrangements for the Baptism.
• If your child is transferring into our program from the Religious Education Program of another parish, please obtain a letter from his/her former program stating for what grades your child has received faith formation.

• IN ADDITION TO THE REGISTRATION FEE: There is an additional donation of $75 for those receiving the sacrament of First Communion; for those receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. 
• Acceptable forms of payment are Money order, made payable to: Our Lady of Refuge Religious Education. 
• A LATE FEE of $25 will be added for registration completed after September 1st.
• Registration is not complete until all payments are made and attachments received.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Baptiste at 718-974-5248.
Or e-mail Ms. Baptiste at OLR1087@gmail.com.

* Do you know someone interested in becoming Catholic?
*ARE YOU SOMEONE (OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO) . . . 
* Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
* Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
At Our Lady of Refuge, we offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of the Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at Easter. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting.
To become part of the RCIA process, contact Ms. Baptiste at 718-974-5248.
Or e-mail Ms. Baptiste at OLR1087@gmail.com.