When should my child begin Religious Education?
Children begin religious instruction at St. Christopher in the first grade. We do, however, have a Kindergarten Program available on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 until 4:45pm.
Children begin religious instruction at St. Christopher in the first grade. We do, however, have a Kindergarten Program available on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 until 4:45pm.
Registration typically begins in May for classes that will start the following September. You can come in to the Religious Ed office to register or you may download the form from this site and mail it in with the necessary documents. The Religious Education Office is closed for summer vacation July until August 22nd. Please call (516)223-5813 at that time if you have any questions.
Monday 10:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday Closed
The office is closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:00 PM.
Summer Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday Closed
The office is closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:00 PM.
All classes are held in the St. Christopher School building.
Pre-Kindergarten: Wednesday from 4:00 – 4:45 PM
Kindergarten: Wednesday from 4:00 – 4:45 PM
Grades 1 through 5:
Tuesday:
Grade 1 ONLY 4:00 – 5:00 PM (or) 6:20 – 7:20 PM
Grades 2-5 ONLY 4:00 – 5:10 PM (or) 6:20 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
Grade 1 ONLY 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Grades 2-5 ONLY 4:00 – 5:10 PM
Level I & Level II Confirmation: Alternating Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:45 PM
We welcome all children with special needs into faith formation. Our program provides inclusive education for children with special needs, small class settings and, one-on-one instruction. Placement of the children is done at the discretion of the Director with the cooperation of the parents.
Wednesday from 4:00 – 4:40 PM
Program closings due to weather conditions will be posted on Cablevision News 12 Long Island, FIOS Channel 1 News, or go online to this website. If the Baldwin School District is closed, Religious Ed classes will not be held.
ALWAYS BE SURE SCHOOL IS OPEN BEFORE DROPPING OFF STUDENTS AND LEAVING.
The St. Christopher Religious Education Program is primarily a volunteer-based program. We rely on volunteers to teach our children as catechists and to protect our children as hall monitors. This program would not be able to give the children of St. Christopher the education in their faith that they deserve if it were not for the generosity of our volunteers. Catechists make a weekly commitment to teach, but if you prefer not to make that level of commitment, you can volunteer as a hall monitor or a substitute catechist and help us throughout the year as your schedule allows. If you volunteer as a hall monitor or a substitute catechist, you would only be asked to help out when your child is attending class. Please call the Office at 223-5813 for more information.
If your child cannot attend class because of illness, we ask that you call the office (516)223-5813 and let us know. When your child is feeling better, please do the next lesson with him/her at home.
If your child loses their textbook, please call the office at (516)223-5813. Replacement textbooks cost $15.00 each.
If your child is having any kind of difficulty in class, speak to the Director, Mrs. Madelaine Willi. Many times, simple solutions can be found for problems, if they are handled right away.
If your child has allergies, carries an EPI pen or has other needs that you feel Religious Education should be aware, please call the Director. All information will be held in the strictest of confidence.