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Become the light of Christ to others this Advent season.
Volunteer to decorate the church for Christmas or to participate in the
Christmas Eve Masses (Click here to view volunteer opportunities).
Read the following reflection on Advent (Click here to view reflection).
Registration Forms for 2007-2008
religious education classes are now available online.
(print them out, fill them in, and drop them off at the parish office)
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Parish Council Representatives: Patricia Samora |
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Pastoral Team Liaisons: Children and Youth Formation |
| Children Catechesis: Formation
Catechesis: Formation Catechesis: Sacramental Preparation Justice and Service |
Adult Catechesis: Formation
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| Children aged 3-6 gather weekly in a prepared environment called the "Atrium" to reflect on Scripture and nomenclature in light of their unique relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd. | Margaret Simkovsky-Brown eglantine@erols.com |
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| Children aged 6-9 gather weekly in the "Atrium" to look at moral parables, parables about prayer and to synthesize the great liturgical feasts. The pivotal parable for this level is The True Vine. | Anne Marie Kaufmann 703-527-5500 x119 akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org |
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| Children in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade study by level using Sadlier's Bilingual text (Spanish/English). See Latin American Community Ministries for more information. | Teresa Reyes 703-642-1275 treyes@stcharleschurch.org |
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| Children in Kindergarten through Sixth grade study by level using the Silver Burdett Ginn Blest Are We series.
The preschool class' catechesis is drawn from Harcourt's Sharing Our Faith series. Classes meet Sunday mornings. Please click here to download the 2007-08 calendar. |
Anne Marie Kaufmann 703-527-5500 x119 akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org |
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| During the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses, children gather in the Upper Room to read and talk about the Sunday Scriptures. Children are dismissed at the beginning of Mass and return during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. | Germaine Leahy 703-525-3250 leahyhome@aol.com |
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| With grades from pre-kindergarten through eighth, the Parish School provides an integration of academic excellence with the ethical and religious traditions of the Catholic Church in an atmosphere that respects the holistic development of the child. |
Sr. Benedict Kesock, O.S.B. |
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Board of Regents |
Fran Hobbs 703-525-6872 fshdlee@aol.com (Chairperson) |
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| Convent | Sr. Benedict Kesock, O.S.B. 703-527-1026 office@stcharles.k12.va.us |
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| Office | Gerry Welch 703-527-0608 office@stcharles.k12.va.us (Office Manager) |
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| Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) | Allan Rowley 703-289-9733 (President) |
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| Children preparing to receive these sacraments are enrolled either in Atrium or Grade-based catechesis. Children are required to have at least one full year of catechesis prior to the scholastic year during which they will receive the sacraments. Specific preparation for the sacraments takes place during the second year of catechesis through parent meetings, additional child gatherings, and a small retreat. | Andrea Bender 703-527-2476 |
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| RCIA supports family centered initiation into the Catholic community for childrena and families. Family members join appropiate age groups for their main catechesis (RCIA, WAY, On The Way, Atrium, Grade-based, Catholic School, etc.). The RCIC community meets once a month on Saturday evenings to prepare to receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and / or Eucharist). | Andrea Bender 703-527-2476 |
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| On The Way is dedicated to the spiritual and moral development of the parish’s seventh and eighth grade youth. On The Way provides a safe and caring environment in which young adolescents learn to apply the teachings of the Catholic Church to their everyday lives by participating in recreational activities, service projects and religious instruction. On The Way meets Sunday evenings. | Karla Smith 703-908-0943 kasmith16@yahoo.com |
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| WAY seeks to initiate and deepen relationships between young people while advancing their understanding of the Catholic faith. Adult volunteers facilitate this program for high school youth that combines catechesis with community service and social activities. WAY is committed to the belief that the wise and young of Christ’s kingdom can be, and often are, its best ministers. WAY meets Sunday evenings. | Jennifer Bible 703-820-1837 jaybee1075@hotmail.com |
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| Young people who desire to complete the initiation process into the Catholic Church through Confirmation are enrolled in On The Way (grades 7-8) or WAY (grades 9-12). Additional meetings for parents, youth, and sponsors, service hours, and a retreat help prepare these young people to receive Confirmation. | Anne Marie Kaufmann 703-527-5500 x119 akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org |
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| Rising seventh, eighth and ninth graders spend three days in July volunteering at local agencies that help the hungry, homeless, elderly and others with special needs. During the evening, they participate in a program of music, prayer and games to learn more about how God is at work in their lives. | Anne Marie Kaufmann 703-527-5500 x119 akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org |
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| High school students spend a week during the summer making repairs for residents who physically or financially are unable to make repairs on their own. Projects have included painting, constructing a wheel chair ramp, and replacing a living room floor. | Paul Bevins 703-294-6468 paulbevins@yahoo.com |
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| This Committee promotes participation in adult faith formation. It identifies and fills any gaps that do not fall under a specific ministry. | Position Vacant | |
| This Committee coordinates catechesis and sacramental preparation in Spanish for adults. |
Laura Manzo |
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| This monthly dialogue addresses topics of faith and morality affecting the St. Charles community, the Catholic Church and the world. | Anne Marie Kaufmann 703-527-5500 x119 akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org |
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| This ministry is dedicated to strengthening contacts with Christian churches and fostering interfaith dialogue among Christians, Jews and Muslims. Yearly events include participation in the LARC conference and promoting the week of Prayer for Christian Unity each January |
Janice Lent |
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| Those who have been away from the Church are invited to share their stories, begin a process of healing and explore their future involvement in the Church. A compassionate group of St. Charles parishioners helps to facilitate this process |
Anna LaNave |
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| Small groups meet in homes biweekly or monthly and use a guide book to share the upcoming Sunday Scriptures. | ||
| Facilitator Meets Monday evenings |
Jennifer Stewart 703-528-2667 jenniferastewart@hotmail.com |
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| Facilitator Meets every other Wednesday evening |
Josephine Lee 703-522-5320 jlee@bannerwitcoff.com |
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| Facilitator Meets the first Thursday evening of each month and sponsors Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel every third Thursday evening of the month. |
Kelly Moon 703-989-3928 kmoon98@yahoo.com |
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Facilitator |
Carol O'Neil 703-528-5842 oneil@law.georgetown.edu |
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Facilitator |
Andrea Walker 703-892-6744 tasteless@erols.com |
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| Baptized Catholics, who have received the Eucharist and wish to be confirmed, attend classes in order to prepare for Confirmation. These adults are confirmed on Pentecost Sunday each spring. | Michelle Miller 703-527-5500 x115 rcia@stcharleschurch.org |
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| Parents of children to be baptized are required to attend a baptism preparation class in order that they might actively participate in the rite and be fully aware of their obligations. It is recommended that godparents also attend. The one hour class takes place in the Parish Library at 12:00 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month. | Rev. Mr. John Mallon 703-527-5500 parishoffice@stcharleschurch.org |
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| Couples preparing to marry call the Parish Office and attend a Marriage Instruction session with other couples where the guidelines, questionnaire and program are outlined. Pre-registration to attend this session is required. Also, the Diocese requires that preparation begin at least six months prior to the wedding. Engaged couples then meet with a priest or deacon. In addition to Diocesan resources, the parish provides volunteer married couples who meet with the engaged couple to share experiences. (See “Sponsor Couples” under Community Life). | Tricia Clark 703-527-5500 x111 tclark@stcharleschurch.org (Pre-Cana / Registration) |
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| RCIA is a small-group process by which a person inquires into becoming a Catholic and may receive the initiation Sacraments at the Easter vigil, followed by continued growth in the faith. | Michelle Miller 703-527-5500 x115 rcia@stcharleschurch.org |
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| St. Charles aims to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children in matters of faith. To this end, we periodically offer speakers and programs on parenting issues and ways for parents to share their faith with their children. | ||
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES |
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| The parish library is located in the Rectory and offers a variety of books, periodicals, tapes, and videos. It is open to parishioners during the week from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. | Richard Munly 703-524-4104 |
Revised/reviewed July
3, 2007