Faith Formation Commission
This commission oversees that Religious
Education is provided for all members of the parish from birth on.
Meets every second Sunday of the month. This commission is a
three-year commitment.
Safety training is required of all adult volunteers.Religious Ed. Information
- Religious Ed. Handbook (2023-24), which also includes RCIA information.
- Religious Ed Schedule for 2023-24
- First Communion Schedule for 2023-24
This program meets on Sundays, from September 10 to May 5 in the 2023-24 year.
Classes start after 9am mass from 10:00am-11:15am. It is open to all
children whose parents are registered members of the parish. Classes
are available for children starting in Kindergarten through their
senior year in high school and are taught by volunteers. If you wish your child(ren) to be in Religious Education this year, please print and fill out this form. Cost for 2023-24 year is $50 for 1 child or $75 for family.
RCIA Information
The RCIA team, in coordination with the Religious Education Administrator, assists individuals on their journey into the Catholic faith. There is no fee, and you are welcomed to bring someone with you. Classes generally run from September to Easter. St. Ann and St. Thomas More have combined to offer classes every Thursday at 6:30 pm. Meetings will be held at St Ann from September to December and at St. Thomas from January 2024-April, please contact Lucy Castaneda ( lcastaneda@stannindy.org) for St. Ann for more information or Tracy Disney (tdisney@stm-church.org )at St. Thomas More.
Lessons based on U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults
Classes include a variation of mass, prayer, witness talks, lessons, discussions, and participation.
- RCIA Registration Form
- RCIA Schedule for 2023-24
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is a four-day long program from 6-8pm. These classes are open to all children ages 4-12 years old. Anyone age 13 or older can be a teen volunteer.
VBS will focus on training kids in the word of God with teachings on: The Greatest commandments, Beatitudes, Fruits of the spirit, and Evangelization. We will provide Dinner.
For more information, please contact Lucy Castaneda (317) 821-2909 or lcastaneda@stannindy.org You can register for VBS online at Link: https://forms.gle/morVxhHy1AB12Vvj9 or pick up a form in the office.
Baptismal PreparationFor more information, please contact Lucy Castaneda (317) 821-2909 or lcastaneda@stannindy.org You can register for VBS online at Link: https://forms.gle/morVxhHy1AB12Vvj9 or pick up a form in the office.
Class will be held with Deacon Joe the 1st Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. and the 1st Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. Please call the parish
office to preregister for the class. This class
is open to all registered parents of the parish that want to have
their children baptized into the Catholic Faith. You can register to
become a member of the parish at this class.
First Reconciliation
This class meets in conjunction with
Religious Education on Sunday mornings. Children in the second
grade are prepared for this sacrament and receive First
Reconciliation during advent.
First Communion
This class meets in conjunction with
Religious Education on Sunday mornings. Children in the second grade
are prepared for this sacrament and receive First Communion in the
spring. Please fill out this
form so we can have the necessary information.
Confirmation
When held at St. Ann, this class meets
in conjunction with Religious Education on Sunday mornings. Students
who are spiritually ready are prepared for this sacrament and are
confirmed by the Archbishop at SS. Peter and Paul cathedral downtown
Indianapolis. Please fill out this
form so we can have the necessary information.
RCIC
Older children in need of the
sacraments of either Baptism, First Communion or First
Reconciliation meet with an instructor weekly until they are
properly prepared to receive the sacraments on Holy Saturday.
Bible Discussion Group
Our mission is to provide an open forum
to discuss Scripture in collaboration of the Catholic faith. The
group follows the Sunday Religious Education schedule.
For any of the above please contact the Director of Religious Education. Lucy Castaneda, email: lcastaneda@stannindy.org