PREP Registrations for 2025-2026 

PREP begins on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 from 5:15-6:30. Classes are held in the for Hall. Confirmation candidates will meet on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 8:45-9:50 in the hall

Paper copies of the registration form can be picked up on the table in the church Narthex.  One packet covers an entire family.  Please return your child(ren)’s registration form and payment to the DRE in the church office. 

The registration packet for Levels 1-6 can be downloaded by clicking on here.  The coversheet that contains information about dates, events dates, cost scenarios, and discounts if people are PREP volunteers can be viewed here.

Level 7 forms for Confirmation were distributed at the Confirmation Parent Meeting on May 18, 2025.  If you did not attend this meeting you are encouraged to make an appointment with Mrs. Linda Riofski by calling 610-268-0296 or emailing dre@saintgabrielparish.org to get these papers for your middle schooler.  You should begin the paperwork immediately and should not wait until September.

Parish Giving has created two links that take parents to “Tuition” and “Candidate Fee” payment options, if you prefer electronic payments instead of paying by cash or check.  Click here to get to Parish Giving’s Tuition link and here for the Level 3 and 7 Candidate Fee.

 


Sensory-Friendly Mass

Third Sundays | 8:00 am | St. Gabriel Church
 
Starting with Easter Mass, the Sensory-Friendly Mass will be held at 8:00 am.
 
Our parish was featured in an article by CatholicPhilly about the Mass option!
 
All are welcome to this regularly scheduled Mass. A special invitation is extended to any person with sensory issues and their families.  This Mass will include: no music, dimmer lighting, and a condensed version of that week’s Homily.  Families are encouraged to bring materials that can assist with comfort during the liturgy: noise cancelling headphones, wiggle seats, fidgets, etc. Please contact the Office with any questions!

PREP

Are you interested in being a catechist or aide for the 2026-2024 PREP year?  Please contact Linda Riofski at 610-268-5120 or dre@saintgabrielparish.org to begin the process to obtain your clearances.

 

Resources:
 
 
 
This page includes guidelines for PREP curriculum, resources, KidsTalk lessons and more information.