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PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Welcome to the St. Cyril PREP registration page! St. Cyril Parish offers Catechist instructed Religious Education for children who attend public school. PREP (Parish Religious Education Program) assists parents in the Faith formation of their children. PREP is a gradual process of discovery and instruction in the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Faith. St. Cyril PREP offers Levels 1 through 7. Each level of PREP builds on the learning from the previous year with age-appropriate curriculum. While PREP is a vehicle for Sacrament reception it is not the sum total purpose. The purpose of PREP is to guide children into the development of a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ and a lasting love of their Catholic Faith.
IN-PERSON PREP LEVEL TIME SESSION CODE
Monday Afternoon 1 thru 7 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. MA
Monday Evening 1 thru 7 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. ME
Tuesday Afternoon 1 thru 7 4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. TA
Note: PREP homeschooling is reserved only for children with special needs who are unable to attend in a traditional classroom setting.
FEE SCHEDULE: The fee is necessary to offset the expenses for staff and student textbooks, paper, printing, teaching supplies, etc. It is St. Cyril’s PREP policy that no child will be denied participation in Religious Education due to financial hardship. Please contact Lorraine Bigony at lbigony@saint-cyril.com or 215-343-3139 to discuss.
2023- 2024 FEE SCHEDULE: (after June 15, 2023)
1 child- $225 2 children- $335 3 children- $385 4 children- $410
FEE WAIVER: Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, who volunteer as a Catechist, Assistant Catechist, Safety monitor will have the fee waived for the year regardless of the number of children. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia requires all volunteers who have regular contact with children to obtain background checks prior to volunteering. The program is always in need of adult volunteers who wish to share their Faith with the children of the Parish. Please contact Lorraine Bigony at lbigony@saint-cyril.com or 215-343-3139 for more information.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION FEES: Level 2 – Reconciliation and Eucharist – $100.00 Level 7 – Confirmation – $100.00
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: PREP registration is through Parish Giving. In April, all existing (returning) families to the PREP program will receive an email info@parishgiving.org Registration should be completed through the email. For issues related to registration please call Parish Giving directly at 1-866-307-7140 ext. #3 Monday through Friday, 8:30AM -4:00PM. All families are encouraged to register no later than August 1 to ensure placement in a desired day/class time.
Families new to the program must be registered in St. Cyril Parish. New families should use the link at the top of this page to fill out a New Family form.
CLASS ASSIGNMENT CHANGE REQUESTS: A class assignment letter via US Mail will be sent to parents/guardians in mid-August. A change in day or time will be considered based on availability and on a first come, first serve basis. The Change Period begins August 28, 2023 and ends September 4, 2023. Change requests must be submitted via email to Cathy Milnik cmilnik@saint-cyril.com. Please indicate the initial assignment day and class and then indicate the day and class you desire to enroll your child(ren). You will receive an e-mail informing you whether the change could or could not be accommodated.