Holy Angels
Religious Education
K-8th Grade & Family Faith Formation
We are Catholic in all that we do at the Holy Angels Religious Education program. Our community shall pursue relationship with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in love and curiosity.
All families are welcome to register their children online for in-person classes that teach students to be disciples of Christ through invitation, interactive learning, community, prayer, service, sacraments, and liturgy in the Catholic Church. Pre-registration is required for children in Kindergarten-8th grade (Separate programs are available for high school students; see also our Youth Ministry page.)
For CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, otherwise known as “PSR” [Parish School of Religion] or Religious Education) Holy Angels uses a family catechesis model to assist, equip, and encourage families to nurture the faith at home in addition to group sessions so families can get to know each other, participate in the religious education of their children, and learn more about our faith together. We utilize the Sophia Institute’s “Family of Faith” curriculum with supplemental curricula around Theology of the Body, virtues, and the Sacraments. Holy Angels catechists partner with parents where parents are encouraged to stay on the Holy Angels campus for adult catechesis while children are catechized separately in their respective classrooms.
The cost of the program is $50 per child with a max of $150 per family to cover classroom materials, however, cost should never be an obstacle to participation. Please reach out to us directly if accommodations are needed Classes are taught by volunteer teachers (catechists) involved in ongoing development and approved by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Child Protection Decree.
Location of classes on the Holy Angels Campus
School
Office
(119 E. Water St, across the street from the church)
Parish Meeting Center (PMC) (white house next to brick church office on Water St).
(Locations for each class are provided to parents upon registration.)
Times of classes for K-8th grade Family Formation:
Sundays (every other week), 10:30AM - 11:45AM, September 14 - May 10.
Preparation for Sacraments of Initiation After Baptism
First Reconciliation and First Communion: 2nd Grade year
Confirmation: 8th Grade year
Religious Education Staff
Matthew Casey
Coordinator of Religious Education
937-214-4383
matt@nw7family.com
Anne Schmiesing
Anne Schmiesing, Assistant Coordinator of Religious Education | 937-658-3535 | assistcre@nw7family.com
Important Sacrament Dates
First Reconciliation (2nd Grade): Wed 3/25/2026 at Holy Angels Church
First Holy Communion (2nd Grade): Sun 4/26/2026 at 11am Mass at Holy Angels Church
Confirmation (8th grade): Sun 4/12/2026 at 11am Mass at Holy Angels Church (includes students from Holy Angels CCD, Holy Angels School, and Homeschooled Confirmandi).
Archbishop Casey is scheduled to celebrate and preside.
Links & Forms
Click here for CCD Registration Link
Click here for CCD Schedule with First Sacraments (2nd Grade)
Click here for CCD Schedule with no First Sacraments
Click here for Candidate Confirmation Information Form
Click here for Confirmation Sponsor Eligibility Form
Click here for the 2026 Confirmation Parent/Confirmandi Handbook
Homeschooling
Parents may choose to teach the faith at home. Please contact us if you would like help with finding curriculum used by Holy Angels Church.
Volunteering
Please contact us if you, or someone you know, has an interest in volunteering to serve the Holy Angels parish with youth ministry as a catechist, co-catechist, aide catechist, substitute catechist, or general volunteer (time, treasure, and/or talent).

