2026-2027
The Parish's Friday Education Program provides homeschool students in grades 1 through 12 an opportunity to learn subjects not easily provided at home:
- religious instruction taught by our priests, including Sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation;
- Gregorian chant, in which the students of all ages learn the ancient music of the church and even sing the Divine Office and all of the music normally provided by the choir for several High Masses throughout the year;
- competitive sports, using the historic facilities of the East Shore YMCA;
- and more.
This is all done through the cooperation of students, parents, and the parish. The program includes four classes at each grade level, all of which require participation. Children should plan to attend Mass at 7:10 am each Friday morning, followed by the Divine Office of Terce, then breakfast. The morning concludes with the Divine Office of None. Dismissal is at 12:20 pm; students must check out and exit through the front of the church.
Please note there will be no general preschool. Preschool is only for families with a parent who is regularly teaching or assisting in the program.
Daily Schedule
Course descriptions for each grade are found here.
All policies and student guidelines are found here.
Academic Calendar
Fall 2026
September: 11, 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November: 6, 13, 20
December: 4, 11, 18
Spring 2027
January: 8, 15, 22, 29
February: 5, 12, 19, 26
March: 5, 12, 19
April: 9, 16, 23, 30
May: 7, 14
Dates of Masses Sung by Students of the Friday Program
1st Sung Mass: Saturday, October 17 at 9:00am – Feast of St. Margaret Mary
2nd Sung Mass: Saturday, December 12, at 9:00am – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
3rd Sung Mass: Wednesday, Decemeber 16 at 6:30pm – Ember Wednesday of Advent with St. Jude Devotions
4th Sung Mass: Saturday, February 6 at 9:00am – Feast of St. Titus
5th Sung Mass: Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30pm – Feria of Holy Week with Sung Passion according to St. Luke
6th Sung Mass: Saturday, May 8 at 9:00am – Our Lady on Saturday in Paschaltide
Drama and Music Production Dates
Please note the 2026-2027 drama program is dependent upon the aquisition of a drama instructor.
Sacrament Dates
Date forthcoming — Confirmation
Sunday, May 30, 2027 — First Holy Communion
Cost for Parishioners
$100 for first child or $160 for a family. Registration forthcoming.
Cost for Non-Parishioners
$200 for one child or $400 for a family. Registration forthcoming.
Payment can be submitted in one of these ways:
1. Online – Follow this link for online payment.
2. Parish Office – You may bring your payment to the Parish Office and deposit it in the drop box.
3. Mail – You may mail it to the Parish: St. Lawrence Church, 110 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. (Checks only, please do not send cash through the post.)
Important items of note:
- Most classes will be limited to 20 students. Submit registration early to ensure your spot.
- There is no general preschool. Preschool is limited to families with a parent who is regularly teaching or assisting. If you wish to enroll your child in the preschool, you must be willing and able to commit to work in the nursery or preschool.
- Preschool is limited to children (ages 4-5) of regularly teaching parents only.
- The nursery is available for infants and toddlers during the classes when a parent is actively teaching.
- Textbooks will be purchased and loaned to students for their use while in the program.
- Parents must review academic handbook with their children by the parent meeting on Sunday August 24.
The presence of at least one parent or guardian is required for a parent meeting on Sunday, August 30, at 10:10am in the Parish Center at 112 State Street in the Aula Magna (3rd Floor). For those enrolled in Sacramental preparation classes, parents are required to bring a copy of each student's Baptismal Certificate.