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What are the program schedules?
What are the program schedules?
- Children’s Faith Formation (PreK-5th grade) and Middle School Youth Ministry (Confirmation 6th-8th grade)
- Sunday 9:00-10:15 AM in the school
- Monday 6:00-7:15 PM in the school
- Special Religious Development (SPRED)
- Monday 6:00-8:00 PM in Morrissey Hall
- Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW)
- Sunday during the Liturgy of the Word at the 10:30 AM Mass
- Teen Seekers (6th-12th grade OCIA adapted for adolescents)
- Wednesday 6:30-7:45 PM
- Middle School: Room 213
- High School: Room 201
- Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
- Thursdays 6:30-8:00 PM in Room 213
There has been a lot of change in leadership. Who is in charge?
There has been a lot of change in leadership. Who is in charge?
Oblate James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB is the pastoral associate for the parish and oversees lifelong formation, however, we practice the Catholic principles of subsidiarity, and the members of the Lifelong Formation Team are fully equipped, willing, and able to handle the ministerial programming entrusted to their care. Oblate James will always ask you to involve the program coordinator first before getting involved.
Oblate James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB is the pastoral associate for the parish and oversees lifelong formation, however, we practice the Catholic principles of subsidiarity, and the members of the Lifelong Formation Team are fully equipped, willing, and able to handle the ministerial programming entrusted to their care. Oblate James will always ask you to involve the program coordinator first before getting involved.
What is SPRED?
What is SPRED?
SPRED stands for Special Religious Development and is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago the provides catechetical opportunities for those who have intellectual and developmental disabilites. You can find out more about SPRED on the website at www.spred.org.
SPRED stands for Special Religious Development and is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago the provides catechetical opportunities for those who have intellectual and developmental disabilites. You can find out more about SPRED on the website at www.spred.org.
Are there any faith formation classes offerd in Spanish?
Are there any faith formation classes offerd in Spanish?
Yes. This year, we are offering sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion in Spanish. For all other programs, our curriculum will be offered in a bilingual format through bilingual books and other resources, but most or all instruction depending on who the catechist is will be in English.
Yes. This year, we are offering sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion in Spanish. For all other programs, our curriculum will be offered in a bilingual format through bilingual books and other resources, but most or all instruction depending on who the catechist is will be in English.
Why is Confirmation a two-year program at St. Cletus?
Why is Confirmation a two-year program at St. Cletus?
St. Cletus is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Archdiocese of Chicago requires parishes to administer a two-year sacramental preparation program for adolescents preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation.
St. Cletus is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The Archdiocese of Chicago requires parishes to administer a two-year sacramental preparation program for adolescents preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation.
Do people need to register in the parish in order to participate in our programs?
Do people need to register in the parish in order to participate in our programs?
It is strongly encouraged. In the 2027-2028 program year we will implement a parishioner and non-parishioner tuition and fee structure.
It is strongly encouraged. In the 2027-2028 program year we will implement a parishioner and non-parishioner tuition and fee structure.
I am interested in being a catechist or of service to the program. Who do I talk to?
I am interested in being a catechist or of service to the program. Who do I talk to?
Depending on which program or programs you are interested in, the program leader will be happy to talk with you.
Depending on which program or programs you are interested in, the program leader will be happy to talk with you.
- Children's Faith Formation (PreK-5th grade):
- Karissa Johnson, Coordinator of Children's Faith Formation - kjohnson@stcletusparish.org or 708-584-1396
- Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW):
- Special Religious Development (SPRED):
- Middle School Youth Ministry (Confirmation 6th-8th grade):
- Teen Seekers (6th-12th grade OCIA adapted for adolescents):
- Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA):
I have concerns or questions about curriculum and instruction. Who do I talk to?
I have concerns or questions about curriculum and instruction. Who do I talk to?
Oblate James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB, our pastoral associate. He can be reached at james@stcletusparish.org or at 708-968-6135.
Oblate James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB, our pastoral associate. He can be reached at james@stcletusparish.org or at 708-968-6135.
I need a copy of my child’s sacramental records or certificate. Who do I talk to?
I need a copy of my child’s sacramental records or certificate. Who do I talk to?
Liz Nunez, our ministries assistant. She can be reached at anunez@stcletusparish.org or at 708-968-6070.
Liz Nunez, our ministries assistant. She can be reached at anunez@stcletusparish.org or at 708-968-6070.
Even though all registration is now digital, can I still pay with cash or a check?
Even though all registration is now digital, can I still pay with cash or a check?
Yes. You can always pay tuition with cash or a check. Checks should be payable to "St. Cletus Parish" with "FF Registration" in the memo line. Your cash or check will be recorded through Flocknote.
Yes. You can always pay tuition with cash or a check. Checks should be payable to "St. Cletus Parish" with "FF Registration" in the memo line. Your cash or check will be recorded through Flocknote.
Can I enroll in a payment plan?
Can I enroll in a payment plan?
Yes. Families who do not pay the full tuition and fees amount at the time of registration are automatically enrolled in our payment plan. Below is the payment schedule.
Yes. Families who do not pay the full tuition and fees amount at the time of registration are automatically enrolled in our payment plan. Below is the payment schedule.
- Tuition Payment Plan Installment #1 due by September 20.
- Tuition Payment Plan Installment #2 due by January 13.
- Tuition Payment Plan Installment #3 due by April 25.
You are always able to pay additional amounts in between the installment dates if and when it works for your family. If you need more time to pay your tuition payments, please contact Oblate James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB, our pastoral associate. He will discuss options with you.
You are always able to pay additional amounts in between the installment dates if and when it works for your family. If you need more time to pay your tuition payments, please contact Oblate James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB, our pastoral associate. He will discuss options with you.
I need to request financial assistance. Who do I talk to?
I need to request financial assistance. Who do I talk to?
Please start by filling out our scholarship application here: https://stcletusparishlagrange.flocknote.com/signup/262931. If you have any questions, contact Oblate James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB, our pastoral associate. He can be reached at james@stcletusparish.org or at 708-968-6135.
Please start by filling out our scholarship application here: https://stcletusparishlagrange.flocknote.com/signup/262931. If you have any questions, contact Oblate James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB, our pastoral associate. He can be reached at james@stcletusparish.org or at 708-968-6135.
My child is really busy with other activities. Can they switch back and forth depending on their availability?
My child is really busy with other activities. Can they switch back and forth depending on their availability?
No. While we work to accommodate as many scheduling requests as possible, we do not allow students to move back and forth between our Sunday and Monday classes.
No. While we work to accommodate as many scheduling requests as possible, we do not allow students to move back and forth between our Sunday and Monday classes.
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