St. Charles Borromeo Religious Formation

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		Religious Formation

		St. Charles Borromeo Religious Formation classes are held Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:45 at Beadle Middle School. The program currently serves children in grades 1-8. We use the Finding God curriculum from Loyola Press. Parents are encouraged to participate as much as possible in the RF program and to use us as a resource for your family’s faith formation needs. For more information regarding Religious Formation please contact Jackie Schuler at 891-1525 or jaxomaha@cox.net or Amanda Hoeke at 659-0578 or mattandamanda1@cox.net.


		PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION POLICY WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE FALL OF 2009 – All students in a sacaramental year (Grade 2 & Grade 8) must have been enrolled in a Religious Education Program one year prior to receiving the sacrament.

		Calendar
		Religious Formation Calendar

		Children's Liturgy of the Word
		Children's Liturgy of the Word is a special part of the 5 PM Saturday liturgy and 9 AM and 11 AM Sunday liturgy. Children from 3 years old to reception of their First Holy Communion are invited to hear the Word of God in a version of the Sunday scripture especially prepared by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for children. At the beginning of Mass, the children are invited to the altar by the celebrant, blessed, and then led to the gathering area by an adult leader. In the gathering areal, Liturgy of the Word begins with a brief reminder of the rules of church, followed by readings and psalms/responses from the Children's Lectionary and reflection. The children return to their families before the Offertory when the congregation is seated. Through Liturgy of the Word, we seek to involve the children in the liturgy--the joy of song, the holiness of silence and the richness of rituals. As friends, neighbors and family within the parish, the children bring to us the simplicity of God's Word as scripture stories are told, retold and discussed at home, on the bike path, in the car, at bedtime. We seek to show each child that they are important participants in the liturgy of God's Word, thereby enriching the entire parish family. We seek to show them the Wonder of God's Word. Parents are encouraged to periodically accompany their child to Liturgy of the Word and assist with the care of all children. Teens or adults interested assisting with the Children's Liturgy of the Word one or more Sundays during the year should contact Amanda Hoeke at mattandamanda1@cox.net.

		Circle of Grace
		"The Archdiocese of Omaha, out of concern for all God’s people and in response to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, has developed a program for Safe Environment education of children and young people. This program is called Circle of Grace. It is meant to supplement and be integrated into the excellent programs and curricula for the formation of children and young people within the Archdiocese of Omaha." Parents are welcome to review the curricula by calling the RF Office to obtain a copy for their child’s grade level. Below, please find a link to the parent information for Circle of Grace.

		Parent Letter
		Parent Information Packet
		1st Grade Parent Information
		2nd Grade Parent Information
		3rd Grade Parent Information
		4th Grade Parent Information
		5th Grade Parent Information
		6th Grade Parent Information

		Grade Level Information
		Grade 1
		Grade 2
		Grade 3
		Grade 4
		Grade 5
		Grade 6
		Grade 7
		Grade 8

		Handbook
		Religious Formation Handbook

		Newsletter
		Newsletter Page

		Registration
		Religious Formation Letter
		Religious Formation Form

		Sacrament Prep
		Baptism
		Reconciliation & Eucharist
		Confirmation
		Confirmation Packet
		Stewardship Hour Reflection Form

		Vacation Bible School
		Information

		Volunteer Information
		Volunteer Opportunities
		Application
		Safe Environment Training

		Youth Ministry
		General Information