St. Denis/Holy Family/Immaculate Conception 

2026-27 Religious Education registration is ALL online and NOW available below.  
Registration and fees are due by August 14.

$50 late fee applies to forms and fees received after August 14.

Register Your Children

2026-27 Religious Education ONLINE registration is now available! CLICK HERE to REGISTER your children.    Registration and fees due by August 14th. $50 late fee applies to forms and fees received after August 14.

Adoration & Benediction

An opportunity for the faithful to pray to Jesus Christ before the Eucharist. We have weekly Adoration and Benediction before Religion class begins. More information and resources here.

Schedule, Information, & Forms

Current School Year: Yearly Calendar, List of Catechists, Policies & Procedures, and Other Forms & Resources

Sign-up For Flock Note

This is our primary communication resource to update parents and students on class changes and weather cancellations for our CCD & YM programs. Please ensure to sign up to receive these text/emails

Religious Education Fees & Details

Wednesday Evenings | September 2 - May 5 Grades 1 - 6 | 5:45-6:45 pm Grades 7 - 12 | 7:00-8:15 pm JH Youth Ministry- 4th Wednesday of each month | 8:15-9:00 pm HS Youth Ministry- 3rd Wednesday of each month | 8:15-9:00 pm

Annual Class Fees

1 Child = $75
2 Children = $140
3 Children = $200
4 Children = $250
Family Max = $250
Late Fee = $50 after August 14th

Registration opens July 1st

Our religious education program partners with families to nurture children and youth in the foundations and truths of our Catholic faith. Through engaging, age-appropriate lessons, activities, prayer, and sacramental preparation, students are thoughtfully guided to grow in their relationship with God, experience His enduring love, and discover their identity and place within our Church family. Together, we strive to form disciples and saints in the making, rooted in faith and ready to live God’s love in the world.

📘 Our Program Offers
– Weekly sessions covering: Scripture, Catholic foundations, prayer formations, sacraments, and liturgical seasons.
– Sacramental Preparations for: – First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.   
– Fellowship and participation in parish life and vocations.
– Family Involvement – Encouraged family participation materials to support learning at home and participate in parish and FOP events.


Curriculum

By Grade Level:  

1st: God’s Promise of a Savior  (Word of Life book)
(introductions to important figures from the Old Testament and Jesus’s life)
2nd: 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion preparation (Word of Life ​book)
3rd: Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace (Word of Life book)
4th: God’s Love and Mercy (Word of Life book)
5th: Liturgy and Worship (Word of Life book)
6th: The Word of God (Word of Life book)
7th: The Encounter Bible Timeline for Teens (Ascension Press)
8th: Confirmation preparation- Chosen Program (Ascension Press)
9th: Confirmation preparation- Chosen Program (Ascension Press)
10th: Confirmation preparation/The Mass/The Catechism- Foundations of Faith (Ascension Press)
11th: Bible study/The Catechism- Foundations of Faith (Ascension Press)
12th: Moral Theology/Apologetics

Little Flowers

Look for registration at a future date
Runs from October - May

The Little Flowers is a Catholic program for girls ages 5 and up that combines faith formation, friendship, and fun. Rooted in the spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the club helps girls grow in virtue through engaging activities, prayer, and learning about the lives of the saints.

Blue Knights

Look for registration at a future date
Runs from October - May

The Blue Knights is a Catholic program for boys ages 5 and up, designed to help them grow in virtue, knowledge of the faith, and brotherhood. Inspired by the model of knighthood, the club encourages boys to become courageous and faithful young men through engaging activities and spiritual lessons.

Sacramental Preparedness

For Parents & Students - Information & Resources

To Parents & Students

Preparing for First Holy Communion is a deeply joyful and sacred journey of faith for children and their families. This cherished sacrament marks a powerful moment in a child’s spiritual life, as they encounter Jesus truly present in the Eucharist for the very first time! Receiving Him into their hearts and growing in a more intimate relationship with His abiding love.

Spiritual Focus

Throughout their preparation, children are gently encouraged to grow closer to Jesus, learn about the beauty and meaning of the Mass, and come to love the Eucharist as the heart of our Catholic faith.

Preparation Throughout The Year

  • Religion Class
     Through engaging classroom lessons, children learn about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, the gifts we receive in Holy Communion, the parts of the Mass, and how we actively and reverently participate with open hearts.
  • Parent Involvement
     Parents are essential partners in this faith journey. Families are invited to participate through retreats, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, activity nights, and by supporting faith learning at home.
  • 2nd Grade/parents: Dragon Slayers Retreat - Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Versailles High School.                                                                                       This fun and meaningful day of reflection and adventure helps children deepen their understanding of their faith and First Reconciliation/First Communion preparation while learning how to stand strong and defend their hearts against spiritual “dragons” they may face on their journey ahead.  *Led by John Wood and family and his group Extraordinary Mission.  

To Parents & Students

Preparing for First Reconciliation is an important and joyful step in your child’s spiritual journey. Through this sacrament, children experience God’s mercy and love in a personal and life-changing way, learning to turn to Him with open hearts and receive His gift of forgiveness.

Spiritual Focus

Our goal is to help children understand that God’s love is unconditional. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a special gift of healing and peace, guiding children to reflect on their choices and turn to God with open hearts to work towards saintly mindsets and choices that are pleasing to God. 

Preparation Throughout The Year

  • Religion Class
     Children learn about sin, God’s forgiveness, forming a good conscience, and how to receive the gift of Reconciliation.
  • Parent Involvement
     Parents are invited to attend their child’s First Reconciliation and support learning at home by modeling the importance of forgiveness and God’s grace.
  • Practice Opportunities
     Children are guided through the steps of confession, prayers of Reconciliation, and given chances to practice in a supportive, encouraging environment.
  • Spiritual Goal
    Our hope is that children come to understand God’s unconditional love and see Reconciliation as a gift. They are encouraged to develop saintly habits of examining their hearts, bringing what’s been hidden into the light, and seeking God’s forgiveness, peace, and healing.

To Parents & Students

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a joyful step in your spiritual journey, deepening your relationship with the Church and inviting the Holy Spirit to strengthen you as a disciple of Christ. Through acts of service, prayer, and reflection, you grow in faith, love, and courage, embracing your call to live God’s love in the world.

Spiritual Focus

Confirmation prep invites candidates to deepen their relationship with Christ, embrace the mission of the Church by living out the acts of faith by opening their hearts to the transforming power of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, embracing their maturing spiritual walk.

Preparation Throughout The Year

  • Religion Class
     In class, candidates explore the Holy Spirit, the gifts and fruits of the Spirit, the meaning of discipleship, and the responsibilities of living as a confirmed Catholic.
  • Retreat Experience
     An evening retreat hosted by our HS Youth Ministry - provides time to reflect, pray, and experience the Holy Spirit in community, deepening faith activities, testimonials, and bold fellowship with others.
  • Service Opportunities
    Candidates are encouraged to put their faith into action through acts of service, growing in love for God and neighbor.
  • Sponsor Support
     Each candidate chooses a sponsor to walk alongside them as a spiritual guide and mentor throughout their Confirmation journey and model of the faith.
  • Sanctified Retreat- Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at St. Remy Hall

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18Oct

Confirmation Mass

10May

Senior/Baccalaurette Mass

06May

May Crowning

03May

First Communion Mass

29Apr

First Communion Practice

04Mar

Jesus Night- 2nd Grade

21Jan

First Reconciliation

08Oct

Exalt

05Oct

First Communion Retreat

24Sep

Confirmation Practice

21Sep

Confirmation Retreat

Contact Your CRE

  • 14 East Wood Street, Versailles, OH, USA

Coordinators of Religious Education St. Denis, Holy Family and Immaculate Conception Parishes Diana Poeppelman - 1-5th Megan Schmitmeyer - 6th-10th Ryan & Liz McNeilan - 11th-12th No office hours at this time (typically in all day Wed. 9:30am-8:30pm)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Other questions please contact your CRE

Sign-ups for the upcoming year will be up and running by the beginning of July for parents to enroll. 
Sign-ups run from July 1st to August 1st. After August 1st, a late fee of $50 will be applied.
We LOVE to have volunteers and are often looking to fill teacher positions. You can call our CRE office at
 937-526-3957. 
Your child should head directly into the church for Adoration/Benediction, entering the main doors at the East entrance of the church. Students classrooms/teacher list will be posted outside in the Religious Education building Bulletin board prior to the first session. There will also be teachers present in the church to help locate your children to their classes and guide them to their class pew. Your child will sit with their class ( 1st - 5th grade)  Note: Parents are welcome to enter the church with their child and stay for Adoration/Benediction. 
Students in grades 1-5 are required to attend, but we always encourage all who are free to come. Older students and parents can attend and participate in adoring our lord as a community of faith.
  • 1st-5th graders sit in assigned/labeled pews with their teachers and class
  • 6th-12th graders sit where they would like unless their teachers instruct them otherwise, as those teachers may not be attending Adoration/Benediction.
  • You may simply drop your child off or come in to help them find their class. Students need to enter through the East (main entrance) doors of the church.
  • Parents are welcome to stay and join us for Adoration and Benediction.
  • We are also always looking for chaperones for each grade to help to assist the kids in benediction and getting safely to their classrooms as we head over to the school building. Sign up’s to volunteer are sent out and posted on our page above under schedule, information and forms.
CRE’s and teacher - will be sending out notifications via Text/Email messages through our Flocknotes program. This will be our primary and only communication. Please ensure you sign up for Flocknotes at the top of this page under the Flocknotes sign up link.
  • Drop off - Enter from Center St (West) and exit either Second St (East) or Ward St (South).
  • Pick up - students will wait with their teachers behind the designated cone area with their teachers on the west end of the school. 
  • Parents enter the Center St (West) entrance of the lot and follow the marked lanes going East or South and wait for your child. You may need to signal or exit your vehicle to be seen by your child/teacher.
If your child should be dismissed to someone other than a parent, please send a written note with your student to class, or reach out to your student’s teacher directly with this information.
Yes, please call, text, or email your child’s teacher or call the CRE office at 937-526-3957 to notify them.