RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS - OCTOBER 2026

Registration for the 2026-2027 Religious Education program is closed.

Religious Education (RE) Tuition and Fees are handled and processed by the parish business office. All questions regarding RE tuition and fees, payments, etc. should be directed to Joseph Dillon, Business Manager, at jdillon@archchicago.org.

Questions about the program? Please contact Jenny Grisolano, Director for Religious Education, at 708-422-2400 ext 139 or religioused@stlinusschool.org.

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ABOUT OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

WE BELIEVE in the Second Vatican Council's statement on formation and education: that as baptized persons are gradually introduced into a knowledge of the mystery of salvation, that they may daily grow more conscious of the gift of Faith which they have received; that they may learn to adore God the Father in spirit of truth...and that in our religious formation at Saint Linus, our children/teens will learn how to relate all human culture to the news of salvation so that the light of Faith will illuminate their knowledge of the world, of life, and of humankind.

WE BELIEVE as stated in the pastoral letter, TO TEACH AS JESUS DID, that the purpose of our catechetical ministry is to proclaim authentically and fully the message of Jesus, to foster an understanding of and build community in all areas of life, and to encourage service to each other for the good of all.

WE BELIEVE that our program should be a "true community of the faith in which the formational efforts of Catholic families are complimented, reinforced, and extended".

WE BELIEVE that you have entrusted your children to us to deepen the Faith that you as parents/guardians have given to them.

WE BELIEVE they we can do very little to help your child grow in Faith without your complete cooperation, e.g. attendance at parent meetings, celebrating the Eucharist and the Sacraments together, reinforcement of Christian values in the home.

WE BELIEVE that the goal of religious formation is to make us aware of the action of God in our lives - both within us and outside us. That religious formation is faith experience brought to understanding.

Father Mark Walter - Our Lady of the Ridge - St. Linus Parish Pastor

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS

• Our Lady of the Ridge - Saint Linus Office of Religious Education - 10300 S. Lawler Avenue in Oak Lawn, IL 60453
• Monday thru Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM

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CONTACT INFORMATION

• Call the Religious Education Office at 708-422-2400 ext 139 or by email religioused@stlinusschool.org.
• Phone number for Saturday Class Absences on Saturday mornings at Our Lady of the Ridge is 708-424-4440 - Please note that there is no voicemail at this Saturday Phone Number.

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INVITATION TO BECOME A CATECHIST OR CLASSROOM AIDE - Ongoing

Do you feel a calling from God to become a catechist or classroom aide? - We would like you to consider serving the church by becoming a catechist or classroom aide for Our Lady of the Ridge - St. Linus Parish.

No Experience Needed! - Only completion of a Background Check, Online Virtus Training, and an interest in helping the Youth of the Parish grow their faith.Please contact the Religious Education Office to learn more about this wonderful ministry.