Welcome

HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS, PRAY FOR US!

The mission of our Religious Education Program is faith formation and sacramental preparation. 

At Holy Guardian Angels, we value life-long learning. We make this journey together with our families, our friends, and with our community. Part of growing closer to Christ means continually opening our hearts to learning more about the beauty and depth of the Gospel! From our early childhood ministries, Religious Education program, our active youth group, young adults and many adult learning opportunities, we strive to constantly move toward growing in our faith!

Please use the sitemap above to find resources for understanding your faith, opportunities for family involvement in parish life, or information what is going on at our parish.

If you have any questions about our program, please contact Carol Benda, Director of Religious Education at cbendaEsta dirección de correo electrónico está siendo protegida contra los robots de spam. Necesita tener JavaScript habilitado para poder verlo. or 708-927-4017.

Religious Education Office Hours

The Religious Education Office is located in the former St. Louise School building at 1125 Harrison Ave, LaGrange Park, IL 60526.  Office Hours are on Wednesday evening and Sunday morning only.

Click here to view the Religious Education Hours. We are happy to meet with you outside our office times. Please contact the Religious Education office to set up an appointment.  

Registration  

Registration for the 2025-2026  School Year is NOW OPEN.

Returning Family  CLICK HERE.

New Family  CLICK HERE

  2025-2026 Religious Education Calendar CLICK HERE (pdf version)

Sacramental Preparation

Baptism: Children 5 years of age and younger are considered infants. Please consult the information on Infant Baptism. Children 6 years of age and older must attend class for one year before we will consider Baptism.  (Grades 1 - 8 only)

First Reconciliation: Students are instructed in the Sacrament of Reconciliation before First Holy Communion and are given the opportunity to go to First Confession several months before First Holy Communion.  (Children make their First Reconciliation in Second Grade)
 
First Communion: Student must attend Religious Education classes for TWO YEARS in order to receive First Holy Communion. Older children will be placed in an age-appropriate class however must must attend two years before First Holy Communion and  may need to take a monthly supplemental class. (Children make their First Communion in Second Grade)
 
Confirmation: Student must attend Religious Education classes for TWO YEARS in order to receive Confirmation. Older children will be placed in an age-appropriate class. Students must also possess knowledge of faith: Commandments, Sacraments, Bible, Christian Witness. (Children make their Confirmation in Eighth Grade)
 
Adults: (17 years of age & older) who have not received sacraments  are invited to inquire about OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) sacramental preparation for Adults. 

Interfaith Community Partners

 

Did you know?  ICP volunteers can drive older adults (60+) to get their Covid vaccines if they have no other way to get there.  Please think about your older adult neighbors who may need help during this difficult time and share ICP's office phone number:  (708) 354-9328

Interfaith Community Partners is a non-profit organization that works together with volunteers to provide escorted transportation for people 60 and better to get to places like physician appointments and therapies.  We do not charge our clients and ask for suggested donations, when able. 

 Interfaith Community Partners also offers Library Home Delivery Service. 

We need volunteer drivers!  We'll train you via Zoom. We'll work around your busy life.  Background check required.  Find out more about Interfaith Community Partners!

Watch the Video 

https://interfaithcommunitypartners.org/

Re-Opening Our Churches

As you know, Cardinal Cupich recently announced a multi-phased plan for reopening churches in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Specifically,

  • Phase I allows for parishes to reopen for Baptism, Reconciliation, Weddings and Funerals
  • Phase IA allows for parishes to reopen for private prayer and adoration.
  • Phase II allows for reopening for weekday and weekend Masses for larger groups.

Throughout all these Phases, people will be required to wear masks, use hand sanitizers and maintain 6 feet social distancing.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ...

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      PARISHIONER REOPENING GUIDE       

 

1) Letter to Parishioners asking them to volunteer
        Letter from Fr. Denis Condon

2) Sign Up Genius Link for volunteers
         https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094CA4A828A1FC1-volunteers

3) Training Webinar link
         Reopening Webinar

4) Archdiocese Information Regarding Church Re-Opening
         https://www.archchicago.org/coronavirus/reopening-training

Reapertura de nuestras iglesias

Muchos ya saben que el cardenal Cupich hace poco propuso un plan de varias fases para reapertura de las iglesias en la Arquidiócesis de Chicago.

Detalles específicos,

  • La Fase I permite que las parroquias se vuelvan a abrir para bautismos, reconciliación, bodas y funerales.
  • La fase IA permite que las parroquias se vuelvan a abrir para la oración privada y la adoración.
  • La Fase II permite la reapertura de misas entre semana y dominicales para grupos más grandes.

Durante todas estas fases, se requerirá que las personas usen máscaras, desinfectantes para las manos y que se mantengan una distancia social de 6 pies.

POR FAVOR DE LEER LO SIGUIENTE...  

 

CONSEJOS PARA TODOS LOS FIELES

 

1) Carta a los feligreses pidiéndoles que sean voluntarios

Una carta de nuestro párroco P. Dionisio

 

2) Regístrase para ser voluntario

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a094ca4a828a1fc1-volunteers

 

3) Enlace para la Formación Webinario

Webinario para la apertura

 

4) Información de la Arquidiócesis sobre la reapertura de la Iglesia

https://www.archchicago.org/coronavirus/reopening-training

 

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