When is registration opening and closing?

• Opening – Monday, June 17, 2024.
• Closing – Friday, July 12, 2024.

What are our learning options this year?

• We will have in person classes this autumn.  All Sunday classes will be held at South School 8 Farm Road, New Canaan. You may choose from the following time slots 8:45am – 9:45am or 11:15am – 12:15pm. Your selection is the time you will attend all year long.
• For grades 3 through 6 we also have a Choir and Religion class which will meet on Tuesday’s. Time is 4:15pm to 5:30pm.  This option is only for students who have completed 1^st and 2^nd grade and made their Communion. 
• For Pre-K through 2^nd grade we have a NEW program called The Mass through Music. This class will meet on Thursday’s in the Church from 4:00pm to 4:30pm.  If your child is in 2^nd grade and choosing this option they also have to sign up for a Sunday time as well to prepare for their sacraments.
• Grades 7 & 8 are Confirmation Prep classes.
• We are also offering a homeschool option for grades 3 through 6.  Students and parents will be asked to sign an agreement stating that they will complete the lessons on a weekly basis and submit them to Danielle Sibilia at directorreligioused@starcc.com. 
• There will be no remote or zoom option.

Do I need my Parishsoft ID to create my new LEAD account?

• No, this is an optional field and will not prevent you from creating your account. It will be populated later for you by a Religious Education Staff member.

What is the tuition for this year?

• 1 child = $350
• 2 children = $475
• 3 or more children = $600
• Homeschool = $40 per child
• Students of Catechist = $25 per child

How do I calculate tuition if I have an in-person student and homeschool students?

• 1 child at $350 + 2 Homeschool children at $40 calculates as: $350+80= $430.

Can I still register after the deadline?

• Yes, but you must call the office and speak to Danielle Sibilia to coordinate

What safety measures are we taking?

• We will be following all Diocese of Bridgeport safety guidelines.  Specific details will be communicated to parents prior to the start of classes.

What if I don’t remember my username?

• We are using a new registration platform, so everyone is starting new.

What if I don’t remember my password?

• We are using a new registration platform, so everyone is starting new.

Can I register in person?

• No, registration is done online only. You can use a computer, phone or tablet. If you’re having trouble we are happy to walk you through it.

When will I get my class assignment?

• A letter will be mailed to you with class assignments beginning of September.

When do classes start and end?

• Classes start on Sunday, Sept 15^th, 2024 and end on Sunday, April 6^th, 2025.

What happens if I select a time when I register and then I find out closer to the start date that time doesn’t work?

• Please email Danielle at directorreligioused@starcc.comto inform her as soon as possible of the change.

Will I be able to change my child’s time midyear, if we have an activity that comes up?

• Classes are assigned at the beginning of the school year and will not be altered.

Do I have to pay tuition at the time I register?

• Once you complete the online portion of the registration you will receive an email with details on how to pay tuition. It’s a separate portal that goes directly to our parish website.

How do I apply for tuition assistance this year?

• There is no longer a separate document to fill out for tuition assistance. You can fill it out online when your registering.

If I don’t receive the registration payment email what can I do?

• Check your spam folder; or
• Click here to be directed to our payment portal.

The amount is blank when I go to the payment window, is that correct?

• Yes, the amount is blank, and you must manually type in the tuition you are paying.  Please refer to the FAQ regarding tuition amounts above.

How do I pay tuition?

• If you don’t receive the registration payment email click here to go right to the payment portal.
• Manually enter the amount you are paying for tuition along with your child(ren) names.
• Add to the basket.
• Click on the basket in the upper right-hand corner and finish the steps to check out.

If my child was baptized at St. Aloysius do you need their baptismal certificate?

• No, only students who were baptized at a parish other than St. Aloysius need to provide us with a copy of their child’s baptismal certificate.

My child is in 8^th grade do I still have to register them even though they were assigned in 7^th grade to a Catechist and a day?

• Yes, all students must be registered in our system regardless of grade.
• Your 8^th grader will continue on in the same class with the same Catechist.

We missed a year or more of Religious Education what do we do?

• Religious Education starts in grade 1. We are opening our program to Pre-K (age 4) this year but it’s not a requirement to attend Pre-K or Kindergarten. If your child has missed 1^st grade Religious Education and they are currently going into 2^ndgrade, please sign them up for 1^st grade Religious Education.  We can discuss catching up after they make their Sacrament.
• If you do not fall into the 1^stgrade category above, please email Danielle at directorreligioused@starcc.com or call 203-652-1171.

Who do I contact if I want more information about 7^th/8^th grade Confirmation prep?

• Marie Osterndorf is our Confirmation Coordinator. You can email her at confirmation@starcc.com or call 203-652-1173.

Who do I contact if I have questions about Pre-K to 6^th grade?

• Danielle Sibilia is our Director of Religious Education for Pre-K to 6^th You can email her at directorreligioused@starcc.com or call 203-652-1171.