St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Hampshire, Il
Welcome to Family Faith Formation!
The Religious Education programs of St. Charles Borromeo Parish are attentive to the spiritual formation of all members of the parish faith community. At every level, we focus on catechesis, fellowship, service and prayer. As a parish we welcome the people of God; we fulfill our baptismal promise to teach about God in the Catholic tradition; we encourage our community to live the Gospel in service to one another; and we celebrate together as one family in prayer and sacrament.
Family Faith Formation
Jan Olson - Director of Religious Education (DRE)
297 E. Jefferson Street
Hampshire IL 60140
Phone: 847-683-1536
Fax: 847-683-2396
email: janolson@scbparish.org
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Family Faith Formation
2025/26 School Year
Family Sessions begin on Sunday, September 7, 2025
Sessions end in May 2026.
In class learning is 14 Sundays, 8:45 – 10:15am
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Families in Pre K through 8 - Meet at our parish school/Calendar will be provided.
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Explore The Mass – Once a month from each family for the calendar year. Explore the Mass whether you attend in person or online as a family/ submit form
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Parents will teach chapters to their children on the off weeks. Calendar will be provided.
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Parent Sessions run at the same time in person class is running.
For Students in grades 1,3,4,&5: OSV Curriculum with a catechist in the classroom and online chapter reviews for the off weeks.
For Students in PreK and K: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is done in the classroom. At home sheet for off weeks provided.
For Students in grades 6, 7, & 8 (Year 1 Confirmation): Saint reports, 4 hours are sponsor affidavits done this year. The CHOSEN Curriculum will be done this year.
For Families: Activities that will help our families grow in faith and strengthen the family.
For Parents: Will view The Catholic Parent videos and have small groups and guest speakers at some sessions.
Explore The Mass – Once a month from each family for the calendar year. Explore the Mass when attend in person as a family and submit form once a month.
To enroll for the 2025/26 school year
1. The registration click the link below.
https://scbparish.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/32/responses/new
Sacramental Preparation Years
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
(Celebrated during the second grade.)
- 1st grade or Year 1 First Holy Communion will be taught in two class sessions a month: classes are held on Sunday mornings with a catechist within Family Faith Formation.
- 2nd grade or Year 2 First Holy Communion will be taught in two class sessions a month: classes are held on Sunday mornings with a catechist within Family Faith Formation.
Confirmation
Celebration occurs at the end of the year.Confirmation is a 2 year process for 8th through 12th grades. In this year the students will enter into the Parish Ministry. Calendar on website and will be provided. Enrollment forms can be found online.
9th-12th Grade Confirmation only - meets at the Dumoulin Farms
1. Two Wednesdays a month, 7:00–8:30pm
Religious Education Calendar 2025-2026
Confirmation Calendar 2025-2026
What does Family Faith Formation look like?
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A parish-based program that enriches the faith of the entire family
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Twice a month grades pre-k through 8th will come to the parish with their parents (at least one): Parents will hear from speakers while the kids go to their own faith formation class
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2x a month, parents will do at home lessons with their family (30-45 minute lessons in place of weekly Religious Education)
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Seasonal activities will be an opportunity to bring all families together! From family Adoration, to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Family Living Rosary, Movie Night and more!
Why Family Faith Formation?
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Studies show that parents are the MOST IMPORTANT element in a child’s faith-life. This is why the Church asks parents, at their child’s Baptism, to accept the responsibility of forming their child in the practice of the faith. Family Faith Formation is designed to give you the tools and confidence to live that promise!
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Family Faith Formation will allow the parents to experience community in the parish, find support among other Catholic parents, and learn, experience, and grow in their own faith along with their children!
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Is it hard to get here every week? Family Faith Formation gives YOU the flexibility you need to deepen your family’s faith together at a time most convenient for YOU.
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The adult Faith enrichment portion with speakers is open to all adults in our parish which will help develop greater community.