A comprehensive program of Christian education and formation is offered for students age three through high school, including sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation.
To support our large student enrollment, adult catechists, aides, substitute teachers and other staff are always needed and we offer incentives. Please call our office, 630-338-8160, if you are interested.
For the 2012/2013 school year, classes will start the week of September 23.
Sunday Classes Weekly Class: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. (Bring your children to the School Main Entrance). Classes for P3, P4, K and grade 1 ONLY.
Tuesday Classes
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Embracing Your Family With Jesus (EYFWJ): 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Bring your children to the School Main Entrance)
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Weekly Class: 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. (Bring your children to the Cafeteria Entrance)
Wednesday Classes
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Weekly Class: 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. (Bring your children to the Cafeteria Entrance)
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Embracing Your Family With Jesus (EYFWJ): 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Bring your children to the School Main Entrance)
We also offer a home study program for grades 1, 3, 4, and 5. Call our office, 630-338-8160, for more information.
Below are descriptions of the Religious Education programs offered:
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Religious Education Grades P3 - 5
630-338-8160
Preschool/Kindergarten Religious Education is offered for three-year-old, four-year-old, and five-year-old children. Classes for P3, P4, and K are at St. Patrick Catholic School, 787 Crane Road, St. Charles, on Sunday mornings during the 9:45 a.m. Mass. Kindergarten classes are also offered Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic School.
Elementary Religious Education (Grades 1-5) provides instruction in the Catholic faith and includes spiritual formation and sacramental preparation for Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation. Classes are held at St. Patrick Catholic School, 787 Crane Road, St. Charles:
Sunday Grade 1 is offered weekly from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday
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Embracing Your Family With Jesus (EYFWJ): 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
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Weekly: 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday
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Weekly: 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
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Embracing Your Family With Jesus (EYFWJ): 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
There are also a few home-based class groups, and a home-study option is offered.
Embracing Your Family With Jesus (EYFWJ) is a unique class for 1st through 5th grade students and their parents - at least one parent must attend a bi-monthly class with their child. An alternative to regular Religious Education classes, Embracing Your Family with Jesus is an opportunity for your family to embrace the message of Jesus in the classroom, then live the message at home as a family.
Vacation Bible School is held in June (the week following Father's Day) at St. Patrick Catholic School, 787 Crane Road, St. Charles. Four-year-olds to beginning 5th graders are invited to attend this fun week. Please check the church bulletin in late April/early May for details. Adults and students (6th grade and up) are welcome as helpers.
Children and Young At Heart (CYAH) is a volunteer group dedicated to active participation of children and youth of St. Patrick's Parish in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The Celebrant of the 9:45 a.m. Sunday CYAH Mass is assisted by the youth laity of the Parish for announcements, readings, offerings, ushering, greeting, cantering, presentation of gifts, Eucharistic Ministry and occasionally the Homily message by way of a skit performance. The group is committed to interactive participation by the youth to spread the Lord's message to the entire congregation and is always seeking new participants. We hope to CYAH {see ya} at Mass! Click here for more information.
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Jr. High & High School Confirmation Office
Religious Education Grades 6 - 10
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Grades 6 - 9 Who Is Jesus, Who Am I?
The aim of the Religious Education Program for grades 6 - 9, is to teach the Life of Christ and of the early Church through studying the Bible, meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary and journaling about our personal experiences with Jesus in prayer. The program emphasizes the importance of forming a personal relationship with God. The Eucharist, Mary, the saints and the holy sacraments are the tools God has given to us to forge this relationship and are gifts that make us distinctly Catholic! Classes are held on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Confirmation - Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Ninth grade is the first year of a two-year Confirmation Program. Students are typically confirmed in 10th grade. During this Sacramental Year, the program focuses on the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Eucharist, as well as the application of Catholic Moral teachings to our daily lives. Classes are held on Sundays.
Family Faith Fest
"Parents are the Primary Educators of Their Children." - Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Parent participation is the key to success! Regardless of the program or year, in one way or another, all parents are required to be actively involved in handing on their Catholic Faith to their child. For example, Family Faith Fest is a very popular, monthly program where both parents and students attend separate classes, complete assignments at home, and return the following month for further instruction. In addition, home-study and classes in the home of a catechist are also available at certain grade levels. For more information contact the Jr. High & High School Confirmation Office at (630) 338-8160.
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