In accordance with the directives and the tradition of our Catholic Church, we try to offer religious education available to everyone - "from the womb to the tomb." Please check out the weekly Chancellor for continuing opportunities.

Registration for the Religious Education Program for Preschool, Grades 1-8 and Family Home Study will not begin until the fall. Information letters and registration forms will be available in the welcoming area of the church after June 15, 2008 and before September 11, 2008 for registration in the fall. You must be a registered parishioner in order to enroll your child/children in this program.

Religious education for 4 and 5 year olds is held on Sundays during the 10:00 Mass, usually from October through the first Sunday in May. Parents receive a calendar to follow. Children must be registered through the Religious Education Office at (734) 981-6680.

Some parents choose to be the formal catechist for their child. Training is offered and material is provided for anyone making this their choice. Families in the Home Study Program meet several times throughout the year. Dates and times of the meetings are printed in the weekly Chancellor. Any questions regarding this option should be directed to Betsy Crapps by calling the parish office at (734) 981-1333, ext. 14.

We do offer a religious program for 3-year olds, but it is not part of the Religious Education Program. It is separate, and operates with the help of parents who have children in the program. Space is limited and is offered on a "first come, first serve" basis. Starting dates are announced in the Chancellor in the fall. This class meets on Sundays during the 10:00 am Mass.

RCIA at St. Thomas a'Becket is designed for those who:

1. Have never been baptized.
2. Have been baptized and want to be confirmed in the Catholic faith.
3. Have been baptized and confirmed Catholic, and want to renew and update their Catholic faith.

In all instances, RCIA begins with "inquiry" and involves no commitment to go beyond getting information. It is always your choice to follow through and join the Catholic Community. All are welcome. Materials are made available by the RCIA Team at the time of registration.

RCIA classes meets on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Call the parish office at 734-981-1333 and ask for Laura Broyles, ext 22, for more information, or you can contact her by email at laura.broyles@hotmail.com.

The "Know Your Faith" class is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to update their understanding of the Catholic Faith, or for those who were baptized Catholic but never Confirmed. Class begins October 2, 2008, and meets on Thursday evenings for six weeks. This is See the Chancellor for more details.