Sacramental Preparation

 

 

Baptism

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Confirmation

Marriage

 

 Becoming Catholic

 

 

The Sacrament of Baptism

For questions or to schedule a baptism, please contact Joanne DiMeglio at (609) 466-0300 ext. 10 or email at jdimeglio@borromeo.org

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

(First Year)

Preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a two year process as required by our Diocese.  It may begin when a child enters first grade, or it may be later.  For this reason, we do not refer to this as “first grade” but rather, the first year of Sacramental Preparation.  The sacraments will be celebrated during the second year of Sacramental preparation, which often, but not always, happens when a child is in second grade.

Children in this year of preparation will attend monthly GIFT sessions, additional sessions with a parent listed below and complete all homework assignments. 
 

 

Schedule for Parent/Child Sessions for First Year Sacramental Preparation

 

•  October:  Sunday, October 2 at 1pm
  
•  November: Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1pm or Tuesday, Nov 8 at 6pm
  
•  December: Sunday, Dec 4 at 1pm or Tuesday Dec 5 at 6pm
  
•  January: Sunday, Jan. 8 at 1pm or Tuesday Jan 10 at 6pm
  
•  February: Sunday, Feb 5 at 1pm or Tuesday Feb 7 at 6pm
  
•  March: Sunday, March 4 at 1pm or Tuesday March 6 at 6pm
  
•  April:  Families will attend Noon Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 6.
•  May: Sunday, May 6 at 1pm or Tuesday May 8 at 6pm
  

 

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
  (Second Year)

 Children who have completed at least one year of religious formation may participate in our second year of Sacramental program for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.  Families must attend the monthly GIFT gatherings and also attend additional sessions for Sacramental preparation, listed below. Each parent/child session is 1 hour long and each retreat is 2 hours.  

  

 Preparation for First Reconciliation

• Parent meeting: Sunday, September 18 at 7pm
• Session 1: Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1pm or Monday, Sept. 26 at 6pm
• Session 2: Sunday, Oct. 2 at 1pm or Monday, Oct. 3 at 6pm
• Session 3: Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1pm or Monday, Oct. 17 at 6pm
• Session 4: Sunday, Oct. 23 at 1pm or Monday, Oct. 24 at 6pm
• Reconciliation Retreat: Saturday, November 5 at 10am
  
• First Reconciliation:  Thursday, Nov 17 at 7pm or Thursday, Dec 15 at 7pm

 

Preparation for First Eucharist

• Parent meeting: Sunday, February 12 at 7pm
• Session 1: Sunday, Feb 26 at 1pm or Monday, Feb 27 at 6pm
• Session 2: Sunday, March 4 at 1PM or Monday, March 5 at 6pm
• Session 3: Sunday, March 18 at 1PM or Monday, March 19 at 6pm
• Session 4: Sunday, March 25 at 1pm or Monday, March 26 at 6pm
• Eucharist Retreat: Saturday, March 31 at 10AM or  Saturday, April 14 at 10am or 1pm
• First Eucharist Rehearsals: TBA
• First Eucharist Celebrations:
  • Feast of the Holy Thursday:  April 5 at 7:30pm
  • Easter Sunday,  April 8 at 11:30am
  • Sunday, April 22 at 11:30am
  • Sunday, April 29 at 11:30am
  • Sunday, May 13 at 11:30am

 

 

Confirmation

(First Year)

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

  Schedule for Preparation for Confirmation:

 

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  •  Sunday, November 27 at 6:30-8:45pm
  • Sunday, December 4 6:30-8:45pm
  • Sunday, December 11  6:30-8:45pm
  • Sunday, December 18  6:30-8:45pm
• Advent and Lent Parish Reconciliation Service - December 15 and Lent date TBA
• Sponsor/Youth Retreat:  Sunday, January 29 at 1pm  (snow date is Sunday, February 5 at 1pm)
•  Lent Sessions:  (4 required sessions.  Parent and youth attend Vespers at 6:30  Afterwards, parents please sign in youth in St. Francis Hall)
  •  Sunday, March 4 6:30-8:45pm
  •  Sunday, March 11 at 6:30-8:45pm
  •  Sunday, March 18 at 6:30-8:45pm
  •  Sunday, March 25 at 6:30-8:45pm
•  Participation in the Great Vigil of Easter:  Saturday, April 7.
•   Summer Weeks:  Dates will be announced at the October parent/youth meeting
•   Fall Confirmation Retreat: Dates will be announced at the October parent/youth meeting.
•  Rehearsal and Confirmation:  Dates will be announced in the Spring of 2012 when we receive notice from the Bishop’s office. 

 

 Confirmation

(Second Year)

 Congratulations to all who were confirmed by Bishop Bootkoski on November 1, 2011

 

Marriage

For information about marriage, please contact Joanne DiMeglio at (609) 466-0300 ext. 10 or email at jdimelgio@borromeo.org

 

Becoming Catholic

Many of us have been Catholic since our birth. We were raised in a Catholic home and receive the sacraments of the Church. We have joined a parish wherever we lived, and have tried to live our faith each day. 

 And then there are others who have been raised in another religious tradition, or no formal religion, who are now seeking faith. Sometimes it is a person who married a Roman Catholic and periodically attends Mass with their spouse or family. Sometimes, it is a person who is looking for meaning in life, and finds him or herself wandering into the doors of the Catholic Church as a seeker. 

 For many years, St. Charles has offered a process by which someone can ask questions, find out about the Church, and then if they are desiring, can become a Roman Catholic. This process is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation. Over the years, we have tried to create programs of inquiry and formation that suit the needs of those who seek to join the Church. 

 We have dedicated parishioners who would like to help you with any questions you may have about deciding to become Catholic.  If you would like to have a conversation over a cup a coffee with one of the team members, or maybe come to a gathering of prayer and discussion related to becoming a Catholic please contact Darrin Nelson in the parish office. You may reach him at 609-466-0300 x29 or by email at dnelson@borromeo.org.

 Perhaps you know someone who has been looking for an opportunity to find about becoming Catholic. We welcome all who simply want to ask questions. Your call obligates you to nothing. At the very least it is an opportunity to meet a few new faces and ask questions about being a Catholic.  Please contact Darrin Nelson at (609) 466 – 0300 x29 or dnelson@borromeo.org