(We recommend ALL youth who are not attending Catholic school enroll in our Sunday school religion classes)

Dear HCSC Families,

We are excited to offer our Catholic education classes from 9:15-10:45AM every Sunday, except summer months, at the school building (15th & East Capitol Sts, SE) for youth in pre-K—12th grade. Youth who are preparing to receive sacraments (First Communion, Reconciliation (Penance) and Confirmation) are required to attend Sunday school as these sacraments are milestones in their spiritual journey as a Catholic. Our Sunday school program is FREE and the first day of class is Sunday, September 27th.

If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren), complete a registration form (located in rear of church) and drop off at rectory office; or email: mre@hcscchurch.org, or mail to address below (ATTN: Shirley Austin). You can also complete the fillable registration form  located at the bottom of this letter. Once it is completed, save the form and email it to mre@hcscchurch.org. If you have attended Sunday school in prior years and have already completed a registration form in the last year, just contact Mrs. Austin directly with any new information or changes (such as address, phone or email).

We also invite parents to participate in our Adult Sunday School Program that is led by our clergy and catechists. We had great participation in the past and want to continue this year so that our parents can learn about their faith along with their children. The Adult Sunday School Program is held the same time as your child’s class so it is convenient for everyone. This is a wonderful opportunity for bible study, parental discussion and fellowship among our families.

Our Sunday school teachers are outstanding in their support and dedication in answering God’s call to serve the people of God, especially our children. Thank you to the parents who supply nourishment for our families and we invite all our parents to assist with this very important part of the overall success of our Sunday school. Let us know if you can assist with the food and coffee service during Sunday school.

If you have questions, contact Shirley Austin at 202-368-7231 or mre@hcscchurch.org.

Mrs. Shirley Austin
Minister of Religious Education
Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Church
1357 East Capitol St., SE
Washington, DC 20003

Click here for Sunday School Registration 2026-27 Form (fillable)

A Graduate’s Prayer

Dear Lord,
As I look toward the future
Bright hope conducts this prayer,
For I know the plans You have for me
Were wrought with divine care.

Holy Spirit, lead me.
Let me run at Your command,
Yet be still and know that You are God
When trouble is close at hand.

Your Word will be a lamp for me,
A guide to light my way,
A solid place to set my feet,
A compass when I stray.

May I live my life to praise You,
Not for fortune, nor for fame,
May everything I say and do
Bring glory to Your name.

May my eyes stay fixed upon You
As I seek the way that’s pure,
Tasting Your love and goodness
Sleeping and rising secure.

Planted by Your living streams
I’ll delight in all Your ways,
Hidden by Your sheltering wings
With new mercies for each day.

Even in a dangerous land
When storms threaten to destroy,
At the cross I’ll stand upon the Rock
My Strength, my Hope, my Joy.

Dear Lord, show me Your favor,
At all times keep me blessed,
May Your face ever shine upon me,
With peace and perfect rest.

– Mary Fairchild

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