Our parish religious education program (CCD) supports St. Ann's and St. Thomas's parishioners in the important mission of forming their children in the Catholic faith.  Grades 1- 8 are offered for children attending a public, private or non-Catholic Schools.  

Our CCD Classes (grades 1 - 8) meet on Sunday mornings at St. Ann School, beginning at  9:00am and concluding at 10:20am.  Our classes  run from September to  April, depending on when Easter falls that year. Starting at the end of June, CCD Registration becomes available online each year.  If you child was in the CCD program the previous year, you will receive an email with the link to register directly from Parish Giving. New families will receive contact from the Religious Education Office.

No online classes are offered at this time. 

PREP TUITION :
    $135.00   -  1 child in the program
    $ 250.00  -  2 children
    $ 300.00  -  3 or more children

* Rising 9th graders DO NOT register for a CCD option, but will receive information about registering for Confirmation preparation in the summer.  Candidates should have completed the 2 previous years in a parish religious education program or Catholic school.

The Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Preparation Classes (grade 2) are taught in conjunction with the 2nd Grade CCD Class. The sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated in the fall, while the sacrament of First Holy Communion is celebrated in the spring. Please see the tab "Reconciliation" for information about registering your child for this sacrament. Registering your child for First Reconciliation automatically registers them for First Holy Communion. 

Rising 2nd graders DO NEED to be enrolled in their second year of CCD to receive Sacramental Preparation registration in the fall.  You will complete a separate registration form for the sacrament program also hosted on the Parish Giving site. 

Similarly, the Confirmation Preparation Classes (8th grade), are also taught in conjunction with the 8th Grade CCD Class. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in the spring, this date is chosen by the bishop and depends on bishops schedule. Please see the tab  "Confirmation" for information about registering your child for this sacrament.

Rising 8th graders will receive information about registering for Confirmation preparation in the summer.  Candidates should have completed the 2 previous years in a parish religious education program or Catholic school.

Online Registration Links

Returing Family CCD Program Registration Link 2026 - 2027

Returning Families  

If you are a returning CCD family, please no not fill out the new family form. You are already in our system and you are just required to update some of your personal information for the upcoming year.

You should have received an email from Parish Giving on July 15, registration opening day. This email contained the login credentials for a Parish Giving account that was created for you for this purpose. There is no need for you to create a Parish Giving account this year.

If you did not receive this email please contact Grace Donahue, information below. 

A new email will be generated for your family to register and update your previously created account.

All families please be aware that a late fee will be accessed if you do not register by September 6, 2026.

New Family CCD Program Registration Link 2026 - 2027

New Families (This form link is only for new families!) 

Once you complete this form, and submit it, the Reigious Education Office will be notified and will review your registration. Your registration will be reviewed and approved or you will received a call if additional information is needed.

If you are approved you will receive an automated email from Parish Giving with login credentials for a Parish Giving account that was created for you. Sign into your new Parish Giving account to make a payment and select the sessions for your child or children.

If you have any questions of concerns please contact Grace Donahue at the information below.

All families please be aware that a late fee will be accessed if you do not register by September 6, 2026.

 Parish Giving New Family Registration Form

CCD Calendar 2026 - 2027

Here you will find  aprintable calendar for our Religious Education year.

CCD Calendar 2026 2027 Link

First Holy Communion and Reconciliation Registration Form 2026 - 2027

Confirmation Registration Form 2026 - 2027

Our Parish Sacramental programs use the same form for registration purposes. Only families outside of our CCD program  should use this regristation form link.  

If you are a CCD family please register your child/teen for their sarament on the CCD form. 

Parish Giving Sacramental Registration Form

CCD Annual Diocesan Consent and Release Form

Diocesan Annual Consent & Release Form - Form A

If you are interested in enrolling your child or children in our program please see the registration forms above.  If you have any questions regarding our programs, please leave a message at the religious education office and your call will be responded to promptly: 

Grace Donahue

Coordinator of Religious Education

St. Ann Religious Education Office

Phone Number:      302-654-8504

Email Address:        gdonahue@stannwilmington.com

Interested in becoming a Catechist?

Sign up on the link to the below and complete the interest form. Someone will be in contact with you shortly

 CCD Catechist Interest Form