Ascension Catholic Church
Religious Education Department

​The Mission of the Department of Religious Education is to assist parents in the spiritual, moral and religious formation of their children who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. Working together we provide an environment of formation, faith and love to encourage the students have a personal relationship with Jesus and be his disciples.

Registration 2027–2028

Last Day to Register:

September 12, 2027

All students must be fully registered before attending class. Students may not attend class while their registration is incomplete. There will be no same-day registration assistance on class days.

Late Registration Fee

A $40 late registration fee will apply to Second-Year students who register after September 12, 2027. Late registrations must have a valid reason and Pastor's approval.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Credit Card Payments Only

We do not accept cash or checks for registration.

Installment/payment plans are available at check-out.

Your registration is not complete until you have:

• Completed the online application

• Uploaded all required certificates/documents

• Completed the checkout process

• Submitted your payment or selected an available installment plan

Important: Registration information is saved for only 24 hours. If you do not complete your registration within 24 hours, you may need to re-enter your information.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Families participating in Religious Education agree to the following requirements:

• Parent/Family Formation: Parents are required to attend formation classes once a month.

• Family Service Hours: Each family must complete 10 service hours during the program year.

• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance is required. 3 tardies = 1 absence. 

  Four (4) unexcused absences will result in automatic dismissal from the program.

• Godparents: Godparents must be local and available to participate in required activities.

Class Start Dates:

September 2027 to May 2028: 

Confirmation year 1- Tuesdays, starting September 7, 2027 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Confirmation year 2- Sundays, starting September 12, 2027 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

**2ND Year candidates are required to attend the 3 day, 2 night retreat Date: TBD

Fitst Communion- Saturdays, starting September 11, 2027 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

                                 Thursdays, starting September 19, 2027 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (hybrid/Barrio)

RCIA/OCIA/adult- Wednesdays, September 8, 2027 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Adult Formation: Please visit us in person or text 213-776-8524 to register

Office Hours

Religious Education Office hours/Walk-in assitance for Registration:

In person: TBD 

To schedule an appointment please text 213-776-8524 

Please include your name, the student's name, and the reason you are requesting assistance. Calls without this information will not receive a call back. 

Thank you for choosing Ascension Catholic Church for your family's faith formation. We look forward to walking with you and your family throughout the 2027–2028 formation year.