Saint Charles Borromeo

The Sacraments of

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Children who have completed at least one year of religious formation may participate in our Sacramental program for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Parents will take their rightful role as primary catechists of their children, supported by the community. In addition to attending monthly GIFT gatherings, parents and children will also attend additional sessions for Sacrametnal preparation.

For parents registered for Sacramental Preparation, dates are now available for 2010-2011. Please click here to download the form. You may either mail or email the form to the Religious Formation office at your earliest convenience. Spots will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Confirmation

Youth who are at least in grade 7 and have been participating in a Religious Formation program may begin preparation for Confirmation.

We work in collaboration with the Center for FaithJustice to provide a hands-on Confirmation preparation experience. Our youth continue to participate with their parents and families in the monthly GIFT gatherings. In addition, our 7^th graders attend an Advent retreat, 2 sessions during during Lent, a sponsor/candidate retreat, and a week-long summer program of formation and service. In grade 8 they will have a confirmation retreat, celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation and continue to participate in GIFT and Junior Youth formation.

Our confirmation program is led by the Center for FaithJustice who work closely with our religious formation office.

The summer week is a program of service and formation specially developed for confirmation preparation. Each day consists of service at various service sites selected and approved by the Center for FaithJustice and the Religious Formation office. There is also be a time of reflection, prayer and formation. The program runs from Sunday evening to Friday. Each week is limited to 24 students. Several weeks will be offered.

For more information on Confirmation preparation, please contact the Religious Formation office.

For those registered to begin Confirmation preparation in 2010-2011, a mandatory orientation meeting will be held on Sunday, October 3 at 6:30pm in St. Francis Hall. Parents and youth are asked to join to learn more about our preparation program.