The Catholic Church has the responsibility for continuing the mission of Jesus on Earth. We as Catholics must follow the teachings of Jesus and proclaim his message to each other.

The faith community at St. Ann’s seeks to provide an atmosphere and opportunity for both children and adults to share faith experiences; to grow in knowledge and appreciation of the truths, beliefs, and traditions of our Catholic faith; and be truly transformed as the Body of Christ.

The Diocese of Charlotte requires that a student must be registered in a parish and attending Religious Education (i.e. a Parish Faith Formation program or a Catholic School program) for 2 years prior to the start of the sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

These programs require that parents attend meetings throughout the year. These sacraments are to be received in your parish. Students preparing for Confirmation are ages 13 or older.

General Information

Attendance -  Regular attendance is important for both continuity of instruction and community building. Please make every effort to ensure that your child is both present and on time for the scheduled classes.

Mass Attendance - Students are expected to attend Mass, with a parent, on Sundays and Holy Days. During the course of the weekly classes, children will be involved in various prayer services, both in church and in the classrooms.

Class Time - Classes for students in Pre-school (4 year olds) through 8th grade are held on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 10:20 am in the classrooms of St. Ann School.

Arrival & Dismissal - Parents of pre-school, kindergarten, and first grade students are asked to bring and pick up their children at their classrooms. Older students are asked to report to their classroom upon arrival and to have an arranged place to meet parents upon dismissal. Altar servers will not be dismissed early.