About Our Program 

The Holy Cross Parish Religious Education program provides ongoing Catholic religious education for children in Kindergarten through Grade 8 who do not attend Catholic School. We provide instruction in the Catholic faith, as well as, help the students mature spiritually with the goal of forming life long disciples of Christ.

The Religious Education Office is located on the second floor of the Early Learning Center. Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am through 3:30 pm.

On-campus religious education classes take place in the Holy Cross Elementary School and Junior High Building. Parents may choose from the options listed below. The Holy Cross Elementary School Office/Junior High School Office is used as a base of operation by the Coordinator when RE classes are in session.

Religious education is basically a volunteer program. To accommodate the youth we serve we need dedicated volunteers. Families in the program are expected to give their time, talent and treasure to assure its success. Please note that all volunteers must have a cleared background check. We can help you with that process. Please contact the Coordinator for more information on how you can help “spread the Good News!”

Fee schedule:

1 child—$150

2 children—$260

3 children or more children—$340

Living as a Family of Faith (LAFF) - $150 per family

Children in First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation are assessed an additional $75 per child registered.

To families with financial hardship, financial aid is available. Please contact the Religious Education Office with your needs.

Volunteers in the program are only asked to pay a $30.00 book fee per child and any sacramental fees due.

Take advantage of a $10 discount when the registration form and payment are received before or on 6/30/2026.

Below are the options available to our parish families:

Option #1: 

Kindergarten-4th grade  Monday evenings 6:00pm-7:30pm.

5th grade-8th grade, sacramental prep and OCIA for children Wednesday evenings 6:00pm-7:30pm

Option #2: 

LAFF (Living as a Family of Faith Family Catechesis); Adult/child Meeting, the first and third Sunday of month 11:00am-1:00pm in the Matthew/Mark Room of the Parish Office. Family works on activities in between.  (Limited to 25 families-after the max is met a second day/time will be established on a week night evening)

For special family situations where your child cannot attend any of the above program times, please contact our office for an appointment and we will work with you. Please do not let your child's religious education lapse.

For families with children with special needs, we provide faith formation that is determined on an individual basis. Please contact the Religious Education Office for more details.

First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation usually takes place in our Level 2 program. It is for children who have completed Level 1 (usually corresponds to Grade 1) and who are at least 7 years of age. In addition to the child attending the regular classes, the families are expected to attend the following:  Parent Preparation Meetings, First Reconciliation Parent/Candidate Day of Reflection; First Communion Parent/Candidate Retreat Day.  First Reconciliation will take place in March.  First Communion will take place in May.

To be eligible for Confirmation preparation, students must have already completed Levels 7 & 8. 

OCIA (formally know as RCIA) adapted for Children classes are provided for children ages 7 and above who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism, Penance, or First Communion and are held on Tuesday evening. Please contact the Religious Education Office, if you are interested in enrolling in these classes.

For more information, contact:

Tammy Korosec

Coordinator of Religious Education
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Confirmation Students 9th Grade and above Do not complete these forms. 

CLICK HERE to be taken to the confirmation registration forms.   

2026-27 Religious Education Registration Packet - English.pdf

2026-27 Religious Education Registration Packet-Spanish.pdf

 If  your child is new to the program, please also complete the sacrament card at the link below:

  New student Sacrament record card.pdf

Forms may be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., dropped off at the Parish Office, or mailed to 631 South State Street, Dover DE 19901.

Please return forms AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Please don't let the fees keep you from registering!  Fee's are not due at the time of registration, we will mail you an invoice in which to pay.