Baptisms at St. Helen Parish are held on the first and third Sunday of each month immediately following the 12:15 p.m. Mass. You must be a registered member of St. Helen Catholic Church to request a Baptism. Parents and Godparents are expected to attend Baptismal instruction prior to the Baptism date. Instruction sessions are presented in the Christian Living Center on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Registration forms and Baptismal applications are available in the Religious Education Office. All forms must be completed and returned to the Religious Education Office prior to attending the instructional session.

Children in the second grade are prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the Fall Session of the CCD program. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings in September and October from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Children must be pre-registered with a copy of their Baptismal certificate. Registration begins in August at the Religious Education Office, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parochial students receive instruction during the school day. All children are required to receive First Reconciliation preparation before being prepared for First Eucharist. All students (CCD and parochial) will receive the sacraments together as a Parish. Contact the Religious Education Office at 562-5954 for further information.

Eucharist is offered to those who have reached the age of reason (second grade or older) in St. Helen Parish. Children are prepared during the CCD Program which begins in January. Classes begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Children must be pre-registered with a copy of their Baptismal certificate. Registration begins in August at the Religious Education Office, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parochial students receive instruction during the school day. All parents (both CCD and parochial students) are required to attend one parent meeting and one family retreat morning at St. Helen Parish before their child is able to participate in the First Communion Mass in the spring. All students (CCD and parochial) will receive the sacrament together as a parish. Please contact the Religious Education Office at 562-5954 for further information.

In accordance with the diocesan policy, Confirmation preparation at St. Helen Parish is a two year process. Beginning candidates must be at least in the eighth grade, a registered member of the parish, have received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and Eucharist, and be presently practicing his or her faith. For specific dates and times of the process, contact the Religious Education Office at 562-5954.

       The entire process runs from September to Easter. This process is divided into four segments to permit the inquirer to ask questions, to listen to the teachings of the Church, to reflect on their decision to join the Church, and to take time to familiarize themselves with the Parish and its various ministry opportunities. Please contact Rita Wall or the Religious Education Office at 562-5954.

For more details on the RCIC program contact the Religious Education Office at 562-5954.

Religion Classes are offered for twelve weeks, beginning in January each year, for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7. These classes are offered on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.. Registration begins in August at the St. Helen Religious Education Office. Parochial students receive religious instruction during the school day.