Religious Education

The Religious Education Program at Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima assists parents in religious formation of their children (grades 1-7) as Roman Catholics through:

• Weekly lessons created by faith-filled adults who engage and challenge students to a deeper understanding of Jesus Christ with the goal of a more personal and spiritual relationship with Him.                                                 
• A community environment where all families feel welcome and enthusiastic in their love for Jesus Christ and the practice of the Roman Catholic faith.             
• Prayer and reflection based in sacred scripture and sacred tradition including monthly communal experiences of Catholic practices such as Stations of the Cross and the Rosary.                                                        
• Seasonal celebrations of the Church year to foster enjoyment of the Church’s sacred traditions.                                                                               
• Special events to prepare students and their parents for the celebration of First Eucharist, First Reconciliation and Confirmation.
• Our program follows the Archdiocesan Curriculum Guidelines which may be found here for Grades 1-6 and here for Grade 7.  
  

Sacraments:

• $100 for First Communion (2nd Grade)
• $150 for Confirmation (7th Grade)

Annual Parish Support:

• $300 per family 

Registration for the 2025-26 School Year is OPEN!  To register new and returning students, please use the online registration form.   Registration fees may be submitted on-line using a credit card or PayPal — or by check dropped off/mailed to the Annunciation Rectory, 470 Westchester Ave., Crestwood 10707. Please label your payment to the attention of Religious Education/Doreen Napolitano.

If you have any questions on the registration process, please email our office at reledadmin@annunciation-fatima.com 

Special Needs Program: Parents of students with special needs should contact Doreen Napolitano to request, Coordinator for Religious Education, doreen.napolitano@annunciation-fatima.com, to discuss registration and class placement.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  You must be a registered member of the parish to participate in the Religious Education Program.  Families may register on-line at www.annunciation-fatima.com/new-to-our-parish .

2025-2026 Religious Education registration fees:

1 child                                  $525 ($225 registration fee + $300 annual contribution to the parish)

2 children                            $610 ($310 registration fee + $300 annual contribution to the parish)

3 or more children             $675 ($375 registration fee + $300 annual contribution to the parish)