Welcome to Religious Education at St. Thomas the Apostle in Naperville. Our Religious Education program serves children beginning at walking age all the way through to Confirmation. For adults, Religious Education continues through our Adult Faith Formation programs including activities that focus on deepening faith and the RCIA program for adults looking to come to full Communion with the church at the Easter Vigil.
Sacramental Preparation helps members of our faith community prepare for and understand each sacrament. Our Religious Education program guides students through Sacramental Preparation as they reach the age required for the sacrament. Children who are 3, 4, 5 and 6 years of age who have not been baptized are offered a special Baptism Program. Contact the Religious Education Office for more information.
Our Middle School and High School Religious Education programs include CREW (formerly Teens with Character), prayer experiences, service and outreach opportunities that provide opportunities to grow in faith, knowledge and fellowship.
All Saints Catholic Academy (ASCA) is a Catholic Elementary and Middle School located 2 miles away from St. Thomas at 1155 Aurora Avenue in Naperville. ASCA prepares students and graduates to be be successful in high school and beyond. On average 85% of All Saints graduates attend a Catholic High School, including Benet Academy, Montini, Rosary, Marmion, Aurora Catholic and Joliet Catholic Academy. ASCA focuses on a Christ-centered education giving students the foundation to make the right choices. Faith is incorporated in the classroom and there is an emphasis on students learning the value of service to others.
We encourage you to explore our Religious Education program using the links below as well as the links on the navigation bar.
• Elementary Religious Education
• Middle School Religious Education
• High School Religious Education
• Sacramental Preparation
• Liturgy of the Word
• Rainbows for All God’s Children
• All Saints Catholic Academy
• RCIA/Adult Faith Formation