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Religious Education for Children

Location
St. Patrick Parish
6N491 Crane Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
Contact
Angela Dowat, Director of Religious Education            
630.338.8162
[email protected]


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Congratulations to our First Communicants from our Special Sacraments class!

Religious Education registration is open now!! See link below. 👇

**Check event dates below for changes/updates.**

The goal of the Religious Education program is to join families on their faith-life journey.  We will... 

  • offer fun and energetic experiences (for kindergarten thru 5th grade students)
  • encourage and answer questions (from students and parents) about our Catholic faith
  • learn more about Jesus and enhance our friendship with Jesus
  • get to know our parish families through themed nights and family dinners
  • read/discuss scripture, learn traditions, play games, and more!

Come! Join us as we help your children, and your families get to know Jesus.

For grades 6 and up, please check out our Youth Ministry page here

Registration for 2024-2025 school year is open now.

Registration questions? Contact Gail Brown.([email protected]).  We will do our best to help.

  Wanna volunteer? Click on the other tab (catechists/families/volunteers).

RE Registration Form 2024-2025

Kindergarteners will learn about Jesus, the Catholic faith, prayers. They will be using the Christ Our Life curriculum. They will read literature & bible stories, play games, tour the church, and so much more!

WHEN: Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM OR Wednesdays 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM 

In addition to our Alive in Christ! curriculum, classes will include games, music, church tours, sacramental preparation & review, community building, service and much MORE! Second graders will receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Sacrament preparation is a 2-year program starting in 1st grade.

WHEN: Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:15pm, Wednesdays 4:45-6:00, OR Wednesdays 6:30pm 7:45pm

Sometimes the best option is to teach your child at home. Home Study is offered for children in grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th. The fee includes Alive in Christ! textbook, parent home session plans, and on-line tests. Students are invited to attend special activities such as confession, retreats, service opportunities and prayer services.

If your child was unable to make the sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion in 2nd grade, this class is for them! Register for a weekly class at their current grade level AND the Special Sacraments class. Sign up for this early. Classes are will begin in November.


UPCOMING NIGHTS!! Families invited.

Classes are weekly. You will receive a calendar the 1st week of class.

Be sure to mark your calendars.

October 1/2 - The new RE school year begins!

PARENTS will bring their kiddo(s) into the classroom on the 1st day of class, meet the teacher, and then come to the cafeteria for a meeting.👍


*Check here for calendar updates, invitations to special meetings and events. *Links to information can be found here. *Check back often.

Volunteers - Got Jesus?  Wanna teach kids about their faith? Wanna help out? Join our team.  Contact Gail Brown. [email protected]

CATECHISTS - Catechist training/meeting info will be found here. Please mark your calendars.

Catechist brunch - Sunday, August 11, 2024

 9:30 mass Crane Road Church/10:30 brunch Dempsey Hall

Catechist/assistant Kick-Off meeting - Sunday, September 15th. 

11:00 mass Crane Road Church/12:00 meeting in the school cafeteria


Catechist Training Links...

Check back here for info.

FAMILIES

Check out these great links/apps to bring your family closer to Jesus!

Hallow – The #1 Catholic Meditation, Prayer & Sleep App 

The Saints · The Merry Beggars 

FORMED | On-Demand Catholic Movies, Audio Books, Podcasts & More

Relevant Radio - Bringing Christ to the world through the media 

There is MORE!! Keep checking our website.

Reckless Love of God video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgNP51bo9ss&list=RDdgNP51bo9ss&start_radio=1