St. Mary Parish School of Religion provides catechesis, faith formation, prayer, and sacramental preparation for parish children in grades K-8 who do not attend St. Clare School. Classes are typically held each Sunday, from 9::00 a.m until 10:00a .m., from September through April at St. Mary School, 424 E Broadway, Centralia.. All of our textbooks are approved by the Diocese of Belleville Office of Education. Classes begin in September.

Catechists partnering with parents

• We, at St. Mary Parish School of Religion, are pleased to partner with you – parents or guardians, grandparents, and other household members, who are the primary teachers of the faith to your children. You are constantly teaching your children about our faith by modeling Catholic behavior, attending Mass with your children each week, praying, and talking about our faith with your children as you go about your daily life. What you do greatly affects them. We’re here to help support you in your teaching.

  
  Our catechists gracefully volunteer to share their own experience of faith and strive to make Christ visible to their students through this religious education program. We hope that this faith formation will result in young adults who will themselves proclaim the Lord in word and deed.
  For additional information contact Vicki Laquet, DRE 618-532-6291