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Registration for all religious education programs for 2009-2010
are underway
Download Your Registration Forms
Note: The
The following religious education classes are full for the 2009-10 year:
- Atrium Level I
- Atrium Level II
- Atrium Level III
- Preschool 3 Year Old AM session
- Preschool 4 Year Old AM session
- Kindergarten AM session
- Grade 2 AM session.
We still have limited spaces for Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in the AM session;
and space in all classes for the PM session.
Additional Sunday classes are now available from 12:10 - 1 PM in addition to
the 10:10 AM classes.
Parents of children and youth requesting the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist,
and/or Confirmation should complete the registration form appropriate for their
grades and indicate the sacrament requested on the form. Children should begin
classes by first grade in order to be ready for their First Eucharist in second
grade. Confirmation preparation requires one full year of participation in classes
prior to the year of Confirmation which typically takes place in 8th grade.
Thus, a student should be enrolled in a religious education program in 7th grade
and will prepare for Confirmation in 8th grade.
Volunteers are vital to the success of our programs.
Please take a look at the volunteer
needs in religious education to see how you might share your talents.
Registration for 2009-2010 is now open. In response to your
requests, additional Sunday classes are now available from 12:10 - 1 PM in addition
to the 10:10 AM classes.
(Atrium classes are fully subscribed already.)
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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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Atrium Level I
(Ages 3 - 6) |
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. | Marijoy Cordero atrium1@stcharleschurch.org |
| 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 Grade Based 2008-09 calendar. Download the Sunday Grade Based 2008-09 Calendar here. |
Susan Grunder 703-527-5500x118 sgrunder@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. |
Linda Lacot |
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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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| School Office | 703-527-0608 office@stcharles.k12.va.us |
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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. Download and view the Records Form for First Communion Download and view the Calendar for First Communion |
Susan Grunder 703-527-5500x118 sgrunder@stcharleschurch.org |
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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). | Anne Durgavich | |
| 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. | Amanda Trainor trainor.amanda@gmail.com otwstcharles@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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Confirmation
(Grades 7 - 12) |
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. To view the calendar click here. | Anne Marie Kaufmann 703-527-5500 x119 akaufmann@stcharleschurch.org |
| 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. | Mary Pletcher 703-629-8149 mary.pletcher@gmail.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. |
Michelle Miller
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| This monthly dialogue addresses topics of faith and morality affecting the St. Charles community, the Catholic Church and the world. | Michelle Miller 703-527-5500 x115 adultfaith@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 |
Jim Drummond
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Landings
(Returning Catholics) |
Those who have been away from the Church are invited to share their stories, begin a process of healing if needed and explore their future involvement in the Church. A compassionate group of St. Charles parishioners helps to facilitate this 8-week process usually held in the sping and fall of each year. |
Anna LaNave |
| Small groups meet in homes or at the parish. Some groups form around Lent, Advent, Summer, Fall and some groups are ongoing. | Michelle Miller 703-527-5500 x115 adultfaith@stcharleschurch.org |
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| Baptized Catholics, who have received the Eucharist and wish to be confirmed, attend sessions 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 usually takes place once a month. Call the Parish Office to register. |
Susan and Peter Omberg
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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
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) |
RCIA is a small-group process by which a person inquires into becoming a Catholic and may, if they wish, to prepare for their the initiation into the Catholic Faith. We also journey with those who were baptized Catholic and wish to complete their initiation. | Michelle Miller 703-527-5500 x115 rcia@stcharleschurch.org |
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