Are you in need of Religious Education for your child? Does you child attend a public school while being Catholic? Then you're in the right spot! Our Religious Education program provides an awesome faith based community for children in grades K-8. Not only will they build relationships with eachother, they will also see their relationship with Jesus Christ grow as we guide your family through our RE program. 

When and Where does this program take place? 

Wednesdays: At Sacred Heart School. 6:20pm - 7:30pm.
Saturdays: At Blessed Sacrament School. 9am-11am. Two Saturdays a month.
Summer RE 2022: At Blessed Maria Middle School (3225 W. 9th St., Waterloo). June 19th-30th, 9AM-12PM. 
 

The Catholic parishes in Waterloo provide a full-range of comprehensive and systematic religious education opportunities for children and youth who do not attend a Catholic school.

For the 2021-2022 year, we are offering the following opportunities-

Our Wednesday RE program is geared for youth in grades Kdg. through 5^th grade who appreciate a weekly boost of their faith, with games, activities, and unique Catholic experiences. This will be held at the former Sacred Heart school and will run weekly from September 15th through April 20th from 6:20pm through 7:30pm. Click HERE to register for the Wednesday, Saturday or Virtual RE program. 

Our "EDGE" is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program. It provides a safe and fun place for youth to find a solid Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith and most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. "EDGE" combines activities with small group discussions and prayer. Youth in grades 6, 7 & 8 will enjoy "EDGE" each Wednesday night from September 15th through April 20th from 6:15pm through 7:30pm at the former Sacred Heart School. Questions about “EDGE? E-mail middle school youth minister Gen Wandro: dbqwcff@dbqarch.org

The Saturday RE program allows our youth in grades Kdg through 8^th grade a twice per month experience where they can have wonderful conversations on their faith journey, giving the team more time to expand on the major components of our faith. This will be on two Saturdays of the month from 9am to 11am from October 2nd through May 7. Click HERE to register for the Saturday RE program. 

In addition, we offer a two-week intensive program (9am-Noon for ten days) during the summer, preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, and various devotionals and other activities during the year.