Parents: You are their first teachers and examples of God's love for them. Thank you for your participation in the program.
General Information
A Baptism Certificate is required from each new student, and each student in a sacrament preparation class (First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation).
The calendar is here. We follow the Barnstable Public School Cancellation Policy; when school is canceled due to inclement weather, all Parish activities are also canceled.
Click here for information about the program for each class
Grades 1-7 and Confirmation I:
It is important to participate in the Mass and the sacraments and to pray together regularly.
We strongly recommend that each family be registered as parishioners in our community.
The classes for Grades 1-7 and Confirmation I will meet every other Tuesday from 6-7:30 pm at the Saint John Paul II High School.
Each session, children will meet in classrooms with their teachers, followed by a lesson and prayers with the Priest in the Chapel.
* Grade X is for children who are in higher than 2nd Grade, but have not prepared to receive their First Communion
Confirmation II:
Confirmation II classes will meet every other Tuesday from 6:30-8 pm in the Fr. Duffy Pastoral Center (“Duffy House” 357 South Street).
Confirmation is a 2-year program beginning in grade 8.
Tuition Information:
We are excited to share that, starting this year,
St. Francis Xavier Parish will no longer charge a tuition fee for Religious Education.
With the approval of Fr. Michael Fitzpatrick, The Parish Financial Committee has made this decision to ensure that all children in our community have the opportunity to grow in faith without placing a financial burden on families. While tuition fees will no longer be required, those who can contribute to help fund this program may donate through the parish website (link below).
Any donation, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated and will directly support the continued growth and success of our Religious Education efforts. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make this important program accessible to all.
Together, we can continue to nurture and guide the faith of our children. Blessings, St. Francis Xavier Parish