Religious Ed

The Religious Education program at St. Charles is provided for children of our parish who attend public schools. Classes are held for children in Kindergarten through the 8th grade. It includes preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. We average 500 children in our classes, which are taught by parishioner volunteers. The program Director is Ms. Michelle Dore’.

Kindergarten Tuesday or Wednesday 4:30-5:15

Grades 1st – 5th Tuesday 4:15-5:25

Grades 1st – 5th Wednesday 4:15-5:25

Grades 6th – 8th Wednesday evenings 7:15-8:25

Religious Education 2023-2024 Calendar

We welcome all new families to our St. Charles Religious Education program. Please see the New Family Registration link to start your registration. After you enter your information, I will then send you a “Welcome Letter” from Parish Giving to complete the registration online. Must have copy of the child’s baptismal certificate and any additional sacramental certificates. Contact: Michelle M. Dore’, RE Director

Call: (856) 829-9119
Email: mdore@pcscb.com
Address: St. Charles Borromeo Religious Education and Formation
2500 Branch Pike
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

Religious Education Hours

Summer Hours– Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

School Time–

Monday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:15 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am – 8:15 pm

Thursday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration Forms for Religious Education:

New Family Registration!

$175 per child.

$225 per child for two or more children.

Registration fees for volunteer Catechists are waived.

Please contact Ms. Michelle Dore’ if you are interested in being a Catechist.

Sacramental Fees:

Communion: $30

Confirmation: $50

Parent Handbook

Sacramental Prep

Reconciliation / First Eucharist:

Students must be Baptized before entering 2^nd grade. Students in the 2nd grade will prepare for the reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. There is a two year preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion (1st and 2nd grades). Students will spend half their time in class going over lessons than will go into church to practice what they have learned before receiving the Sacraments. Attendance is highly encouraged during Reconciliation and Eucharist preparation.

A parent meeting is held in the beginning of October to go over the specifics of the sacramental preparations for the year. Reconciliation typically takes place in February and First Eucharist typically in the beginning of May.

Act of Contrition

Parents Notepaper

Photographs of First Communion

First Communion Dress Suggestion

2023-2024 First Holy Communion Dates

2024 Communion Application

Volunteers for Communion

Confirmation:

Students must be Baptized and received First Holy Communion before receiving Confirmation. There is a two year preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation (7^th & 8^th grades). Towards the end of 7th grade, students begin preparations for the Sacrament of Confirmation by attending a Confirmation meeting with their parents. Students are encouraged to pick a Saint’s for their Confirmation name, as well as a practicing Catholic who will be their sponsor. Throughout their 8th Grade year, they will participate in three service projects, a retreat, and an interview night all in preparation for the Sacrament. Attendance is highly encouraged during Confirmation preparation. Confirmation typically occurs around the beginning of March.