Faith Formation
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Office (818) 980-1826
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PHILOSOPHY & GOALS
St. Charles Borromeo Faith Formation programs and Sacramental Preparation for children and adults nourish a sense belonging to the St. Charles Parish family. Our programs range from early childhood to adult catechesis. Our goals are:
- To provide religious formation consistent with the basic traditions and teachings of the Church.
- To provide the opportunity to experience the rich Sacramental life of the Church
- To involve families in the mission of the Church by answering God’s call to prayer and service.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL: Children ages 3 through kindergarten are invited to join fun and interactive program designed just for them! Sessions include fun lessons, crafts, music and movement days, parent days to share our faith together, and lessons all about Jesus' love for us! (This program is temporarily not available due to the Pandemic)
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR EUCHARIST AND RECONCILIATION: Children in first grade or older and already baptized can begin this two year process to prepare to receive First Eucharist. Students in their 2nd year prepare for the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation as part of their regular faith formation sessions.- Elementary: Grades 1-5 – Families come with their children first Saturday of each month.
- Middle School: Grade 6-8 – Families come with their children first Monday of each month.
WELCOME LETTER 2023-2024REGISTRATION FORM 2023-2024EMPOWERING GOD'S CHILDREN ENGLISHEMERGENCY INFORMATION
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR BAPTISM: If a child has not been Baptized and is of school age (1stgrade), registration in our Elementary, Middle School or Confirmation programs is necessary. These children will be welcomed into the Church in the first year.
ON-GOING FAITH FORMATION: Children are encouraged to continue their faith formation after they have received their First Holy Communion regardless of what age they are.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION: This is a two-year program, typically during 9th and 10th grade. For more information, please contact Richard Klee, St. Charles Confirmation Coordinator at richard.klee@la-archdiocese.org or 818-639-2117.
ADULT CONFIRMATION: Candidates should be 18 years and older. High school age candidates should be part of the Youth Confirmation program. Adult candidates for Confirmation are Catholics who have been baptized and have received First Holy Communion. For more information, please contact Richard Klee, St. Charles Confirmation Coordinator at richard.klee@la-archdiocese.org or 818-639-2117.
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for those who eitherwish to become baptized Catholic Christians; baptized Catholics who want to complete the Sacraments of Initiation; or Christians from other denominations who wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. Please contact Jean Essa at 818-766-3838
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