Religious Education for Children

Ministries

Connect with the coordinator

Angela Dowat, Director of R.E.
gbrown@stpatrickparish.org
Contact Gail Brown for registration info @ 630-338-8162 or

Where & when we gather

St. Patrick Parish
6N487 Crane Road
St. Charles, IL 60175

Overview

No RE classes, Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

RE 2026-2027 Registration Form

👇**Check below for changes/updates/info/videos.**

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 questions? Contact Gail Brown.(gbrown@stpatrickparish.org). We will do our best to help.

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

Kindergarten

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

Grades 1-5

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

Home Study

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.

Special Sacraments

If your child is in 3rd/4th/5th grades and was unable to make the sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion in 2nd grade, this class is for them! Sign up for the Special Sacraments class. It is a weekly class offered on Wednesdays at 6:30.

Vacation Bible School

Join us for one week in June for super fun-filled mornings centered around Jesus. VBS is for kiddos in 1st - 6th grades (grade level in upcoming school year). The week is full of energy as we play games, sing & dance, act out bible stories, connect with faith through science, and so much MORE! Look for registration info on the website - usually around April.

✍️Be sure to mark your calendars.📅

(We do our best to plan effectively and stick to the schedule. However, things happen. Please check back often and check emails for any changes.)

Class Dates for 2026-2027 RE year...

Tuesdays @ 5:00-6:15 October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 8; January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4

Wednesdays @ 4:45-6:00 AND 6:30-7:45 -- October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18; December 2, 9; January 6, 13, 20, 27; February 3, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5

UPCOMING NIGHTS!! Families invited.

1st night of classes: October 6/7

Mandatory Parent Meeting: October 6/7

Grade level dinners (families invited) ...

Kindergarten Dinner: October 20/21

1st Grade Dinner: November 17/18

2nd Grade Dinner: November 3/4

3rd Grade Dinner: January 12/13

4th Grade Dinner: February 2/3

5th Grade Dinner: April 13/14

Special nights...

Rosary Night - 4th grade students only (Parents are WELCOME!)

Saint Night - October 27/28

Advent Night - December 1/2

Reconciliation Oasis: January 5/6

First Reconciliation: Saturday, January 30, 2026

Lent Night - February 16/17

Communion Oasis: March 23/24

Divine Mercy Night: April 6/7 (Parents are WELCOME!)

First Holy Communion: May 8, 2026 @ Downtown Church

FAMILIES

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Catechists/Volunteers

*Check back often.

Volunteers - Got Jesus? Wanna teach kids about their faith? Wanna help out? Join our team.

Contact Gail Brown. gbrown@stpatrickparish.org.

CATECHISTS - Catechist training/meeting info will be found here. Please mark your calendars. Trainings/meeting are mandatory to create a positive, fully informed and connected unit of catechists.

Catechist Meeting(required): September 20, 2026 @ 12:30

Training #2: TBD

Training #3: TBD

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Catechist Formations Class Opportunities --

Please consider one or more of these. Catechist Formation Program – Department of Educational Services

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