Our IHM Religious Education Program meets all of the requirements of the Catechetical Office
of the Archdiocese of New York. The Archdiocese of NY has published Guidelines for Catechesis for Grades 1-6 and Grades 7 & 8 which ensure a clear and uniform presentation of the faith for each grade level. While the Guidelines are not considered a substitute for the textbook, they are of assistance to the catechist in the use of the textbook by identifying the essential content to be taught.

Our IHM Religious Education Program is designed to assist parents in their sacred responsibility to educate their children in the faith. While it can never replace parents, our Religious Education program complements parents as they carry out their responsibilities. “Parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children.” (National Catechetical Directory for Catholics of the United States.)

In addition to enlightening the children of the parish in the doctrines and tenets of our faith, our Religious Education Program welcomes the opportunity to assist parents in teaching their children to walk along the path of faith. 

Opportunities for adult education are continually offered throughout the Archdiocese, in neighboring parishes as well as at IHM. The classes for adults provide instruction in Catholic doctrine that helps parents place Jesus Christ and His teachings at the center of their lives through liturgical worship (i.e. Sunday liturgy, reception of the sacraments), frequent prayer, and communication of Christian values and attitudes. In so doing, parents make meaningful their professions of belief and nurture faith in their children by showing them the richness and beauty of the lived faith.