SAINT THOMAS OF VILLANOVA PARISH, AN AUGUSTINIAN ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
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DRE Eilise Rouse. [email protected]
or
Maria Riedlmeier 
[email protected] 
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 
 ✝️ Religious Education Program (Grades K–7)
Our Religious Education Program helps children grow in faith through prayer, scripture, sacrament preparation, and community.
  We partner with parents in laying the foundation for lifelong discipleship in the Catholic faith.

Important Dates for the 2026-2027 Year:
REP First Days of Classes:
Sunday Class Welcome & Opening: September 27th at 10:15 following the 9am Mass
Wednesday Class Welcome & Opening: September 30th at 4:45pm

Family Catechesis PLEASE JOIN US to pick up your materials in your choice of any 1 of the 3 REP Welcome Back Class Openings or REP Teaching Mass held in Rosemont Chapel:
  1. Sunday September 27th following the 9am Mass
  2. Wednesday September 30th at 4:45pm
  3. ALL REP Teaching Mass Sunday October 4th at 10:10am in Rosemont Chapel
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Class Schedule
Wednesdays: 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Sundays: 10:10 AM – 11:25 AM

Classes run from September 27, 2026, to May 2, 2027.
Calendars - 2026–2027
  • 🔗REP Wednesday Calendar
  • 🔗REP Sunday Calendar
  • 🔗Family Catechesis Calendar: (🔗Click here for more detailed information about our Family Catechesis Program)
  • 🔗Confirmation Calendar

​Registration: Families MUST be registered as Parishioners to be eligible for our religious education program
Registration for 2026–2027 - Online registration is closed for the 2026-2027 year. Please contact Eilise Rouse for more information.
Current Student Reenrollment Form
NEW Student Registration Form

All new families to the parish who would like to register their child/children for REP must pay a $200 Program fee.  This is a one-time, one-per-family fee. Fees can be paid by check (made out to St. Thomas of Villanova – REP in the note) or on our website through Electronic Giving, PayPal, or Venmo.

Sacramental Preparation

First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion preparation takes place during regular class times in Grade 2.
Click here for the 2026-2027 Important Dates for Sacraments of Reconciliation & First Holy Communion.

Volunteers Needed!
We're looking for Catechists and Classroom Aides. No experience is needed—training and materials are provided.
  • Click here for Volunteer Positions Available
  • Child Safety Requirements
  • ​Volunteer Registration Form
Documents• 2025–2026 • Family Handbook (PDF)
  • Stewardship Covenant for New Families - Please fill out and email to
    Religious Ed Director:  [email protected]
  • If your child was not baptized at St. Thomas of Villanova we will need a copy of their Baptismal Certificate.​
Contact Information
 Eilise Rouse
​Program Director

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 610-525-4801, ext. 204
Maria Riedlmeier
​Admin. Assistant
[email protected]
​
​610.525.4801 EXT. 211

​For
Confirmation click here

 

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FAMILY CATECHESIS INFORMATION -  🔗Click here for more detailed information on our program
Please note:  Starting this upcoming year, STV is charging a $50. Technology/Tuition fee per student for the Family Catechesis program.
If you wish participate in our hybrid Family Catechesis program please submit the $50.00 per student fee by check (made out to St. Thomas of Villanova – REP in the memo) or by Paypal, Venmo, or one-time Electronic Giving.  Please make sure to indicate it is for REP's Family Catechesis program).
Program details coming soon

Past Religious Ed Pictures

2017 - 2018 Religious Education 

Parents who wish to enrich their faith should click here!

Suggested Websites...
The Family, the Domestic Church
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Daily Prayer Online
Daily Scripture Readings
The Bible online
A Library of Saints
More Saints



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Being Catholic
Why I Go to Mass
How to Participate more Fully at Mass
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St. Thomas of Villanova Parish | Bryn Mawr & Villanova, PA
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📍 1229 East Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010  
📞 (610) 525-4801 ✉️ [email protected]
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  • HOME
    • Synod
    • 175th Anniversary
    • Augustinians
    • Archdiocese
  • Parish Ministries
    • Parish Councils >
      • Pastoral Council
      • Finance Council
      • Stewardship Council
    • Christian Service >
      • Christian Service Information >
        • Social Justice >
          • ANTI - RACISM
    • Family Life >
      • Mom's Group
      • Pastoral Care Ministry
      • Persons with Disabilities
      • Stewardship Camp
    • Mercy Ministry
    • Music Ministry >
      • Director Ted Latham
      • Cantor Ministry
      • Instrumentalists
      • Laetate Ringers
      • Music Director's Corner
      • Parish Choir
      • Teen Music Ministry
      • Youth Choir >
        • Advent Music Calendar 2022
    • Young Adults
    • Youth Ministry >
      • CYO
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Pre - Cana
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Becoming Catholic - OCIA
    • Liturgy
  • Catholic Education
    • REP Grades K - 7th
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Bible Study & Prayer
      • Women's Bible Study - Walking with Purpose
      • Men's Gatherings
    • Parochial Education
  • Stewardship Life
    • Parish Stewardship Ministries
    • Stewardship Finance Report
    • Information on Stewardship Grants
    • Stock Gifts-Instructions
    • Volunteer Info
  • How to Donate