(925) 447-4549 ext. 115 or email carmela@stcharlesborromeo.org
Program Coordinator: Amanda Swinkels amanda@stcharlesborromeo.org 925-447-4549 ext. 118
This program is for children who are aged 3, 4, or Transitional Kindergarten (TK) 5 years old. The program focus is on the theme: "Each child is a special creation of a loving God". Children must be age 3 by September 2nd of the current school year, and not yet in kindergarten.
* Begins September 15, 2024
Sundays, during 9:30 a.m. Mass
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
St. Dominic Room
Program Coordinator: Amanda Swinkels
amanda@stcharlesborromeo.org 925-447-4549 ext. 118
This program is designed to give young people the opportunity to encounter Christ in their lives through instruction, prayer, service, and participation in the Liturgy. We have NEW instructional curriculum: for Kindergarten - “Allelu!” and for Grade 1 to 5 is the “Alive in Christ” series by OSV.
Classes are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
* Begins September 10, 11, 12, 2024
Tuesday Classes - 6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (1st-5th, no Kindergarten)
Wednesday Classes - 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. (Kindergarten-5th)
Thursday Classes - 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (Kindergarten-5th)
Program Coordinator: Debi Rose debi@stcharlesborromeo.org 925-447-4549 ext. 119
Program Coordinator: Deacon Dave deacondave@stcharlesborromeo.org 925-447-4549 ext. 115 (carmela)
Sacrament Preparation Program is a family-focused program for children receiving First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC).
Sessions are held on Monday evenings from 5:30-6:45 pm and families will attend the sessions together.
Requirements: Children entering First Reconciliation & First Eucharist preparation must have 1-year prior participation in Children's Faith Formation Program (only 1st-5th grade) and concurrent enrollment during Year 2 in grade level Faith Formation class. Children must attend Faith Formation classes regularly and must attend a minimum of 75% of the classes to be counted for Year 1. Children must complete the Sacrament of First Reconciliation before receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist. A copy of the child's baptismal certificate is also required.
Parent Information Meeting Date - September 30, 2024, 5:30pm-6:45pm in the Hall
First Reconciliation - commonly known as confession, or the Sacrament of Penance, is open to children who are also preparing to receive their first Holy Communion. The importance of becoming sensitive to right and wrong and making responsible choices begins at an early age. * Begins October 7, 2024
First Eucharist - commonly called First Holy Communion and celebrates the real presence of Christ in the bread, wine, and gathered community. It marks an important milestone in a child's life: their first opportunity to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. First Holy Communion is the second of the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism and Confirmation) which complete an individual's membership to the Catholic Community. * Begins February 24, 2025
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children 7 years of age up to 11 years of age, who have not been baptized or baptized in another denomination or baptized, uncatechized Catholics, and desire initiation into the Catholic Church, can enroll in the Children's Catechumenate.
Requirements: Children entering RCIC preparation must have 1-year prior participation in Children's Faith Formation Program (only 1st-5th grade) and concurrent enrollment during Year 2 in grade level Faith Formation class. Children must attend Faith Formation classes regularly and must attend a minimum of 75% of the classes to be counted for Year one. If already baptized, a copy of the child's baptismal certificate is also required.
Children will participate in 6 Sunday Sacrament Program with Deacon Dave.
* Begins February 2, 2025
For more information on the program contact Carmela carmela@stcharlesborromeo.org.
If you have any questions you can contact Carmela Chy
Learning Pillar Office at carmela@stcharlesborromeo.org or (925) 447-4549 ext. 115
