Catechetical Ministry = Religious Education
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2025 -2026 Catechetical Ministry
Registration OverviewRegistration begins in July and will continue until the end of August.
To best assist our families, there are specific dates for registration. The registration dates are set according to grade & age levels.
Classes start the week of Monday, September 29, 2025, and concludes on the week of Monday, May 18, 2026.
Classes meet once a week for 75 minutes. The classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays*, and will be selected at the time of registration.
Onsite/in person registration only at the Ministry Center Office. 3683 Chino Ave, Chino CA, 91710. No online registrations.
Tuition information is indicated below. We accept cash, checks Visa & Mastercard for payments. Apple Pay is not accepted.
For additional information or questions please contact ReligiousEd@sptacc.org
ST PAUL THE APOSTLE'S CATECHETICAL MINISTRY SACRAMENT PREPARATION/FAITH FORMATION CLASSES REQUIRE FULL PARENT PARTICIPATION THAT INCLUDES MANDATORY ATTENDANCE AT VARIOUS MEETINGS & RETREATS -
Youth First CommunionFirst Communion classes are offered for all youth starting in the 1st Grade. First Communion classes at St Paul the Apostle are assigned according to grade levels to best suit the child's comprehension level.
Tuition is $100 for each child -
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1st Year (1st & 2nd Grade)Registration Dates: Tuesday, July 22, AND Tuesday July 29
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Documents required for registration; Birth Certificate, & Baptismal Certificate
(Children of this age who have not been baptized can register and start classes. Please notify staff at the time of registration)
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Older Sacrament Year One (3rd thru 6th Grade)Registration Dates: Wednesday, July 23, AND Wednesday July 30
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Documents required for registration; Birth Certificate, & Baptismal Certificate
(Children of this age who have not been baptized can register and start classes. Please notify staff at the time of registration)
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Older Sacrament Year one (7th Grade thru 12th grade)Registration Dates: Wednesday, July 23, AND Wednesday July 30
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Documents required for registration; Birth Certificate, & Baptismal Certificate
(Children of this age who have not been baptized can register and start classes. Please notify staff at the time of registration)
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First Year for First CommunionClasses are assigned according to grade levels
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Second Year for First CommunionFor students who have completed their first year of First Communion preparation. Classes are assigned according to grade levels.
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2nd Year (2nd & 3rd grade)Registration Dates: Tuesday, July 8, AND Tuesday July 15
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Documents required for registration; None. All documents were collected in the child's first year
(Youth who started their First Communion preparation classes at another Parish may enroll in this level with a transfer letter provided by their former Parish.)
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Older Sacrament year Two (4th Thru 6th grade)Registration Dates: Thursday, July 10, AND Thursday July 17
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Documents required for registration; None. All documents were collected in the child's first year
(Youth who started their First Communion preparation classes at another Parish may enroll in this level with a transfer letter provided by their former Parish.)
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Older Sacrament Year Two (7th Grade thru 12th Grade)Registration Dates: Thursday, July 10 AND Thursday July 17
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Documents required for registration; None. All documents were collected in the child's first year
(Teens who started their First Communion preparation classes at another Parish may enroll in this level with a transfer letter provided by their former Parish.)
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Third Year for First CommunionFor students who started their First Communion preparation in 1st grade and have completed their 2nd Year.
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3rd Year (3rd & 4th Grade)Registration Dates: Wednesday, July 9, AND Wednesday, July 16
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Documents required for registration; None. All documents were collected in the child's first year
(Youth who started their First Communion preparation classes at another Parish may enroll in this level with a transfer letter provided by their former Parish.)
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Continuing Faith Formation ClassesGrade level classes for youth who have received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation AND EUCHARIST/FIRST COMMUNION.
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4th GradeRegistration Dates: Tuesday, July 24, AND Tuesday July 31
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Documents required for registration; Baptismal Certificate & First Communion Certificate to ensure child is in the correct level
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5th GradeRegistration Dates: Tuesday, July 24, AND Tuesday July 31
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Documents required for registration; Baptismal Certificate & First Communion Certificate to ensure child is in the correct level
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6th GradeRegistration Dates: Tuesday, July 24, AND Tuesday July 31
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Documents required for registration; Baptismal Certificate & First Communion Certificate to ensure child is in the correct level
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Jr High (7th & 8th Grade)Registration Dates: Tuesday, July 24, AND Tuesday July 31
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Documents required for registration; Baptismal Certificate & First Communion Certificate to ensure child is in the correct level
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9th GradeRegistration Dates: Tuesday, July 24, AND Tuesday July 31
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Classes are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Documents required for registration; Baptismal Certificate & First Communion Certificate to ensure child is in the correct level
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Youth ConfirmationYouth sacrament preparation classes for the sacrament of Confirmation is a two year process.
Youth Confirmation classes are for those who have received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation & Eucharist.
Confirmation classes for youth at St Paul the Apostle begins in 10th Grade.
*Youth Confirmation classes are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, from 7:00 PM until 8:15 PM -
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First Year Confirmation (Con 1)
For High School students in at least 10th GradeTuition for Con 1 is $270 (The weekend retreat is reflected in the tuition amount)
Registration Dates: Monday, July 21, AND Monday, July 28
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Documents required for registration; Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate & First Communion Certificate
(A specific Con 1 curriculum and abbreviated schedule is offered to youth who attend an accredited Catholic High School.
The tuition for the Con 1 Catholic High School curriculum is $210, which includes the tuition for the abbreviated schedule and weekend retreat)
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Second Year Confirmation (Con 2)
students (at least 11th grade) who have completed Con 1Tuition for Con 2 is $290 (The weekend retreat and Confirmation Robe used at the Ceremony are reflected in the tuition amount)
Registration Dates: Monday, July 7, AND Monday, July 14
Registration continues Monday, August 4 until Thursday, August 28
Documents required for registration; submitted the Sponsor Eligibility & Agreement form, Saint Worksheet and Service Worksheet.
Also Completed the Sponsor with Candidate Morning of Reflection
(Teens who started their First Communion preparation classes at another Parish may enroll in this level with a transfer letter provided by their former Parish.)
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