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:reoffice@scbparish.org
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Family Faith Formation
2026/27 School Year
Family Sessions begin on Sunday, September 13, 2026
Sessions end in May 2027.
*There is a special Session on Sunday, August 23, 2026 for ages 3-5 (Prek &K) for the
Introduction of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Session Information
In class learning is 14 Sundays, 9:15 – 10:45am
1. Families in Pre K through 8 - Meet at our parish school/Calendar provided.
2. Parents will teach chapters to their children on the off weeks. Syllabus provided.
3. Parent Sessions run at the same time in person class is running.
4. Middle School Grades 6 & 7 Sessions run at the same time in the Parish Hall.
For Students in Pre K and K: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
For Students in Year 1 First Communion, grades 3, 4 and 5: OSV Curriculum with a catechist
in the classroom and online chapter reviews on the off weeks.
For Students in Year 2: Ascension Press Sacrament Curriculum is taught in the classroom and
off weeks at home.
For Students in grades 6 & 7: YOUCAT and Bible, Videos and small and large group
discussions will be held in the parish hall. Homework given by catechists.
For Students in grade 8 or year 1 Confirmation: Chosen Curriculum, Confirmation sponsor
affidavit, 4 service hours and Saint Reports
For Families: Family Activities provided. Prayer together, Confession and Mass encouraged as a
family.
For Parents: We will be viewing “Into the Breach: The Catholic Family” video series with small
and large groups. Some Sessions will have guest speakers.
Explore The Mass: Once a month from each family. Explore the Mass form can be submitted
online or in person.
To enroll for the 2026/27 school year
1. The registration click the link below.
https://scbparish.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/41/responses/new
FFF Calendar 2026-2027
Parent Handbook
Year 2 Confirmation
Sacrement Schedule
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.