Our parish religious education program (PREP) supports St. Ann'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 PREP 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, PREP Registration becomes available online each year.  If you child was in the PREP program the previous year, you will receive an email with the link to register directly from Aprish 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

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• * Rising 9th graders DO NOT register for a PREP 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 PREP 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 PREP 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 PREP 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

PREP Program Registration Link 2026 - 2027 

 Coming Soon

First Holy Communion and Reconciliation Registration Form 2026 - 2027

Coming Soon

Confirmation Registration Form 2026 - 2027

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PREP Calendar 2026 - 2027

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PREP 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.

PREP Interest Online Form  

 https://forms.gle/pqgrTfpgjnq1ho8DA