A religious education directory containing a complete calendar of scheduled classes and events is availabe beginning mid-August.

Nursery, Pre-K and K classes meet Sunday mornings during the 10 AM Mass.
Grades 1-5 meet each Saturday morning from 9 - 10:30 am.
Grades 6-10 meet alternating Sundays after the 10 am Mass from 11:15 - 1:15.
Grade 11 confirmation classes meet on the alternative Sunday after the 10 am Mass from 11:15 - 1:15.
An interview is required prior to the beginning of classes for those who wish to be confirmed with the class.

The sacrament of reconciliation (confession) is celebrated in second grade. Baptism and attendance at grade 1 are requirements.

First eucharist is celebrated in third grade. Baptism and reconcilication are required.

Preparation classes for parents seeking baptism for their child(ren) are held in conjunction with St. John the Evangelist Church in Girard. Classes are on the 3rd Sunday of September, January and May at 1 pm at St. John's and November, March and July at 11 am at Holy Cross. Please call the office to make reservations to attend any of the classes. 774-4108 for St. John's or 474-2605 for Holy Cross.

RCIA is a process of faith formation for adults seeking to join the Roman Catholic faith or for adults who have been baptized Catholic but are uncatechized and wish to continue their faith formation in order to celebrate the sacraments of Eucharist and/or confirmation. Sessions run through the school year one evening a week from 7:30-9:30. The day of the week may vary from year to year depending on the best schedule for those involved. Please call the office and ask for Sylvia. 474-2605.

The Appreciative Inquiry Education committee is devoted to faith formation of all adults. At the present time the parish of Holy Cross is involved in the Renew International small faith group sessions know as Why Catholic? Why Catholic? is devoted to sharing faith as set forth in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Groups meet in homes six weeks during Lent and another six weeks in the fall. Larger diocesan gatherings are held for Why Catholic? participants at various times throughout the year. Watch for announcements in the bulletin or on the web page.