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SCHOOL OF RELIGION – HOME PAGE

Again Jesus began to teach by the lake.  The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge.  –Mark 4:1
 
Office Hours:
Monday & Tuesday, Thursday….………..….9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday / Saturday………………………… 1:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday ………………………………….…….………………Closed
 

 

Registration

Thank you for your interest in registering your family for faith formation. Our desire is to help your family grow as passionate disciples of Jesus Christ.
 
REGISTRATION UNDERWAY!  Call the office with any questions. /  REGISTRO EN CURSO!  Llame a la oficina si tiene alguna pregunta.
 
Register:
1. If this is your child’s second or more year of Religious Education, just bring the full registration fees, cash or check.
2. If your child is new to the program: bring your birth and baptismal certificates and full registration fees cash or check.
3. You may pick up a registration form at the kiosk at the back of the church, fill it out, include your check and drop it off in the black box located next to the parish office, building door 12.
 
 
REGISTRO:
1. Si su hijo/a es el segundo año de formación solo necesita traer
la cuota a pagar.
2. Sí su hijo/a es nuevo en el programa traiga los certificados de nacimnto. y bautismo y cuota.
3. O, si gusta, tome un formulario de inscripción en el quiosco en la parte trasera de la iglesia, llénelo y junto con su cheque de la inscripción a pagar, deposítelo en el buzón negro ubicado junto
a la oficina parroquial en Mill Street, puerta número 12.
 
 
You may also send your completed registration form by email (see letter with registration form above) to:
También puede enviar su formulario de registro completo por correo electrónico (consulte la carta con el formulario de registro arriba) a:
 
mgebelhoff@archchicago.org
 
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School of Religion (Program in English)

  • Wednesday: Grades 1st through 8th, from 6:15 to 7:30 pm. While children attend their class, we encourage parents to spend some time with Jesus at 7pm Holy Hour.
  • English Program Upcoming Classes: Registration Underway!
  • Family Catechesis: Once a month, during the regular class time, families will come together for a special session where parents and children learn side by side. These sessions are mandatory for both parents and children. All Completed for this school year!
  • School of Religion:  Forms at the back of the Church, or visit the religion education office, or E-mail us.

Catecismo (Programa en Español)

  • Primera Comunión Y Confirmación: Sabados de 4:30pm a 5:45pm. Los alumnos asistirán a misa dominical los sábados a las 6:00pm como parte del programa.
  • Escuela de Religión Próximas clases: Registro en curso!
  • Catequesis Familiar: Una vez al mes, durante el horario regular de clases, las familias se reunirán para una sesión especial donde padres e hijos aprenderán juntos. Estas sesiones serán obligatorias para padres e hijos.
TO REGISTER:
MAIL FORM to OR DROP IN MAILBOX at
Transfiguration Parish Office:
316 W Mill Street
Wauconda, IL 60084-1890
 
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You may use GiveCentral to make a tuition payment online.  
If you have questions, or to volunteer, email mgebelhoff@archchicago.org or call the School of Religion office at 847-526-6400.

 

Updates from the Director…

Classes are done until August!

Watch the parish bulletin for updates!
 
 

Meet Mary Gebelhoff, School of Religion Director

 

Fr. Japi & Mrs. Mary

Hello! I would like to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me. My name is Mary Gebelhoff, and I am a parishioner of Transfiguration Catholic Community. For the past 34 years, I have been involved with different ministries at the parish, including as past Director of Religious Education. When Father Juan Pablo learned of his reassignment to a new parish, he invited me to step up and help him with running the English portion of the School of Religion, confident in a seamless transition for the future. I felt called and accepted this task.

You may have noticed fuller church pews in recent months. We are blessed to be experiencing a growth surge in the Catholic Church, and we are also ready and excited to grow the School of Religion, bringing more children to the love of Jesus and our faith!

If you have children, grandchildren, godchildren, nieces or nephews who need the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation, and/or Confirmation, please feel free to reach out to me.

We are currently accepting registrations into classes that will begin in the fall. I can also assist in directing adults towards our OCIA program (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults).

Additionally, I ask for your prayers for our programs, our children and candidates, and the catechists who serve them. If you are an active Catholic, who loves and lives their faith, I would appreciate an opportunity to speak with you about sharing your faith with our youth or adults.

Information and registration forms for the School of Religion can be found at the back of the church. My email is mgebelhoff@archchicago.org and my phone number is 847-526-6400. I look forward to hearing from you. Feel free to reach out!

Family Catechesis

 

Father Juan Pablo, has been leading monthly Family Catechesis classes entitled “Faith and Fun with Father Juan” for the School of Religion. The families enjoy fun activities as well as important messages about the Catholic faith to all levels and their families.

First Communion Retreat, February 21, 2026

 

Recap of SOR 1st Communion Retreat 

Confirmation NEWS

Confirmation Candidates Receive the Creed

 

 
We invite all parishioners to keep the teens and their families in their prayers for the next months as they journey to receive the Sacrament.

Sacrament of Reconciliation, January 17, 2026

 

Congratulations to the Candidates of First Holy Communion!  We invite all parishioners to keep these candidates in your prayers as they continue their journey to the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in May.

 

 

Communion NEWS

Communion Sacred Space Tour:
 
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Tour de la Iglesia:
 

Confirmation NEWS

Presentation of the Creed in Church 

Presentación del Credo en la Iglesia

 

Mass of the Holy Spirit / Catechetical Sunday Commission

Wednesday, September 10th, 2026

 

Safe Environment Training… Find Training Information Here

 

 

 
Questions? Please call the Religious Education Office at 847.526.6400 ext. 238 or 239 OR email: RelEd@transfigurationwauconda.com
 
Find out more about the Catechetical Ministry!  Who would WANT to be a Catechist?