Immaculate Conception Parish has embraced full stewardship. Stewardship is rooted in the Sacred Scriptures and is an expression of our gratitude to God.
Acts 4:32 & 34 (Putting God first means putting others first)
"The community of believers were of one heart and one mind. None of them ever claimed anything as their own; rather, everything was held in common... nor was there anyone needy among them."
Active parishioners, ones who are full stewardship members of the parish, may attend ICS with no tuition. An active parishioner is defined as someone who:
More information on the Full Stewardship program can be found here.
Families that are not members of Immaculate Conception Parish, whether non-Catholics or members of one of our neighboring parishes, are required to pay tuition. Tuition rates are below:
Parishioners of Sacred Heart and Holy Family Others
1st Child $3,450 $6,000.00
Additional Child(ren) $1,350 $3,600.00
ICS tuition is eligible for the Illinois school tax credit.
All parents, whether active parishioners or not, are also responsible for a book bill, lab fee, and additional fees (includes diocesan test, A-V fees and some field trips) for each child. This amount varies by grade, but is currently broken down as follows:
Book and Lab Fees 2022-23
Per child $350
1.Annually (due Sept. 1st)2.Semi-Annually (due Aug. 15th and Jan. 15th)3.Monthly (due the 15th of the month from Aug. through Apr.)Financial Aid Smart Tuition
We would also like to remind families who are not parishioners that the ICS Scholarship Fund, funded by ICS Parents and Friends, is available to tuition assistance for families with financial need. The application process is simple and strictly confidential. Since the application is mailed direct to the company administering the scholarship program, no one at school or in the parish sees your application. We want your child to be part of the ICS family, so please do not hesitate to apply.
Acts 4:32 & 34 (Putting God first means putting others first)
"The community of believers were of one heart and one mind. None of them ever claimed anything as their own; rather, everything was held in common... nor was there anyone needy among them."
Active parishioners, ones who are full stewardship members of the parish, may attend ICS with no tuition. An active parishioner is defined as someone who:
- attends Mass weekly
- makes an annual written commitment to generously share their time, talent, and treasure
- and follows through on those commitments.
More information on the Full Stewardship program can be found here.
Families that are not members of Immaculate Conception Parish, whether non-Catholics or members of one of our neighboring parishes, are required to pay tuition. Tuition rates are below:
Parishioners of Sacred Heart and Holy Family Others
1st Child $3,450 $6,000.00
Additional Child(ren) $1,350 $3,600.00
ICS tuition is eligible for the Illinois school tax credit.
All parents, whether active parishioners or not, are also responsible for a book bill, lab fee, and additional fees (includes diocesan test, A-V fees and some field trips) for each child. This amount varies by grade, but is currently broken down as follows:
Book and Lab Fees 2022-23
Per child $350
1.Annually (due Sept. 1st)2.Semi-Annually (due Aug. 15th and Jan. 15th)3.Monthly (due the 15th of the month from Aug. through Apr.)Financial Aid Smart Tuition
We would also like to remind families who are not parishioners that the ICS Scholarship Fund, funded by ICS Parents and Friends, is available to tuition assistance for families with financial need. The application process is simple and strictly confidential. Since the application is mailed direct to the company administering the scholarship program, no one at school or in the parish sees your application. We want your child to be part of the ICS family, so please do not hesitate to apply.