Faith Formation for students in grades 1-8
“But Jesus called for them and said,
‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them;
for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.
Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God
as a little child will never enter it."
Luke 18:16-17
"Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child's earliest years. This already happens when
family members help one another to grow in faith by the witness of a Christian life in keeping with the Gospel.
Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith.
Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God.
The parish is the Eucharistic community and the heart of the liturgical life of Christian families;
it is a privileged place for the catechesis of children and parents."
Catechism of the Catholic Church #2226
Our mission here at St. Charles is to aid the parents/guardians of our students in helping them learn the faith and explore how to live it in their lives. This comes from a dedicated faith filled group of parish volunteers who give of their time and talent to help our students understand what being Catholic is all about and what we believe.
Religious Education classes for students in grades 1-8
Sacramental Preparation I and II, a two-year preparation program for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. This preparation begins in the first grade year.
Third/Fourth Grade Class
Fifth/Sixth Grade Class
Seventh/Eighth Grade Class
OCIA for Children - a preparation program for children age 7 years or older and are not baptized who wish to become Catholic
Advanced Sacramental Preparation - a preparation program for older children who have not yet received their First Reconciliation and First Communion
All of our classes meet every Sunday from 8:30 - 9:45. This gives families the opportunity to go to the 10:00 Mass together and to let younger siblings take part in the Children's Liturgy of the Word. There is a parent meeting on Thursday, August 21st to let the parents meet the catechists and learn about the aims of the program and how it will be run. The following Sunday is the first day of class, August 24, 2025. The registration fee for each student is $70.
If you have any questions please contact Rose Johnson (Coordinator of Religious Education) at [email protected]
