Christian Religious Education

Religious Education Information

The CRE (Christian Religious Education)  Program is IHM’s religious education program for children in grades 1–8 who attend public, private or non-Catholic schools. Through “catechesis”, children learn about the teachings of Christ as transmitted by the Apostles to the Church. Because catechesis is the responsibility of the entire faith community, this mission of the Church is entrusted to every baptized Catholic. Bishops, priests and deacons exercise catechetical ministry by ordination. Others, such as the CRE Catechists and Catechist Aides, participate in this responsibility through a commissioning to carry out specific catechetical activities.


CRE classes for students in grades 1–8 are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM at IHM School and run from September through March. Online CRE registration typically opens in early July. Families whose children participated in the CRE program the previous year will receive an email with a registration link .


For more information about our CRE 2026-27 Program, click on the links below:

 

 

   

 

 

     

Preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (grade 2) is offered in conjunction with the 2nd grade CRE Class.  Please refer to the TAB titled “Reconciliation/First Holy Communion” for information regarding registering your child for these sacraments.                                                                                           

Similarly, Confirmation Preparation (grade 8) is offered in conjunction with the 8th grade CRE Class. Please refer to the TAB titled “Confirmation” regarding registering your child for this sacrament.                                                                                                                                               

 For additional information, please contact the Religious Education Office at ihmreled@ihm.org or (302)762-5550.