West Bank High School of Religion (WBHSR)

Who participates in this program?

      WBHSR is open to  private and public high school students who are not currently receiving religious instruction and have the desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

       This program begins in 9th grade and new students should register the summer before their 9^th grade year.  This three-year program continues through the 11^th grade.

      In some cases, a student may have to continue in the WBHSR during their 12^th grade year if they did not begin the program in the 9^th grade.  This is allowed as long as the student is still under 18 years of age.   
Catholic high school students do NOT have to participate in this program, however, they may if they wish.

What is the purpose of WBHSR?

      This program is a continuation of CCD/PSR religious classes after elementary and middle school.  These classes are required for those who attend private or public school and desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the 11^th grade.
 

I’m getting ready to start the 11^th grade.  Can I still register for WBHSR and be confirmed?

     An 11^th grader may register only if he or she can provide proof of attendance in a religious education program up to that point.  Otherwise, he or she will have to wait and be confirmed as an adult which will require a different set of classes. 

How do I register for WBHSR 2019-2020?

    Students can request registration forms from the St. Martha front office.  

   When and where do the classes meet?

     St Martha parish students attending WBHSR meet on  one Saturday each month starting in September and ending in May (a brief mandatory parent/student meeting is held in August).  A schedule of dates will be given.  We will use classrooms at St. Cletus School in Gretna.  Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon.  A snack break is provided during the session. 

Is this a Confirmation Preparation Program?

     No.  These religion classes are required classes for high school students in public/private school and are not receiving religious education who want to confirm in Junior year.  There is a separate confirmation preparation program that is also required for public, private and catholic students to attend for the Sacrament of Confirmation Ceremony Mass.  
 

Does WBHSR handle my service hours or retreats for Confirmation?

  Each individual parish church program  handles its own service hours, organizes retreats and plans the actual Sacrament of Confirmation ceremony.    

Who should I call if I have any other questions?

              St Martha Church                                 Or                      WBHSR Director
               Mrs. Louise Frederick                                                          Mrs. Renee McGann
               Office:  504.366.1604                                                           Cell  504.421.0329 
               Email:  stmartha@arch-no.org                                        Email:  Mc4crak@yahoo.com