FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS &
​ON-LINE REGISTRATION

Dear Families,

Welcome to St. Gall! Look at your family schedules and calendars for the best Faith Formation days and times for your family. We are honored to partner with your family for the faith formation of your children.
You can complete your family's registration on-line for the 2020-2021 St. Gall Faith Formation Programs. There are no paper registrations. There will be more information about classes as time goes on. 
Due to the guidelines for the COVID 19 virus, we have some changes to this year’s programs to help ensure everyone’s health and safety. Please look at the syllabus for your child’s grade to see the rotations of different locations for August to December.
Tuesday and Wednesday classes will be outside during September. There are extra supplies. In case of inclement weather, you will receive a Remind.com text message by 12pm to cancel. Parents would teach the lessons at home with their syllabus and links.   
Your child will receive a textbook, class folder and calendars from the Faith Formation Office at their first class at Church. Per Diocesan recommendations, Parent Curriculum Meetings will be held online in August.  You will receive an email with directions to join the meeting. Please download any of the necessary documents for your children if you were not enrolled last year. Watch the bulletin, parish website and our Faith Formation Facebook page for more details, registration and notification for events when we can have them.

It is very important that families are actively involved in the faith life of the parish, especially attending Mass on a weekly basis if they can during this time. There is a live recorded Mass at 10:30am every Sunday on the St. Gall Facebook Page. Your family can watch it live or any time after that. Everything learned in Faith Formation flows to and from the Sunday (or Saturday evening) Liturgy.

Thank you for allowing us to partner with you as you teach your children about Jesus and our Catholic faith! I would love to meet with you to help you formulate the best plan for your family!
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In the Peace and Joy of Christ,
Donna Doherty
Director of Faith Formation

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Classes and Programs

Liturgy of the Word for Children - 10:30am Mass
LOWC is available at the 10:30am Masses except for a few Sundays on holiday weekends and Summer.  This program is open to all children from Pre-School to 1st Grade for families and is free!  Of course, donations to help support our programs would be much appreciated!  Children leave Mass after the Gloria and return to their family at the Presentation of the Gifts.  Just check the box on the registration form under volunteers if you would like more information or can help provide this ministry.

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 2020-2021 FAITH FORMATION CLASSES  AND  SESSIONS
Sunday

• [LOWC] Sunday Liturgy of the Word for Children Ministry – 10:30am – Grades Pre-K to 1st Grade (no fees!)
• [JSPK-6] Grades Pre-K-6 JOYFUL SUNDAYS Family Program – 10:30am-1:00pm 
• [CS7-8] Grades 7-8 CONFIRMATION SUNDAYS – 5:00-8:00pm  (2 parent sessions and 5 classes with Sponsor for Grade 8)

Tuesday Weekly

• [T1] Grades 1 – 5:00-6:00pm       

Wednesday Weekly

• [W2-4] Grades 2-4 – 4:30-5:45pm        
• [W5-6] Grades 5-6 – 6:00-7:30pm

Thursday Weekly

• [TH-LL] Little Lambs Ages 3-5 - 10:00-11:30am (This Faith Formation class includes preschool concepts of alphabet/reading readiness, math, science, art and more through the eyes of our Catholic faith! Space is limited, based on interest and volunteers.)

Tuition and Fee Policy

Fee Policy
St. Gall requires parents to pay fees in order to help defray the costs involved in providing your children with faith formation.  All fees are DUE with your registration on or before AUGUST 1 unless arrangements have been made for monthly payments.  There will be a $35.00 late fee assessed for those registrations received after August 1 and a $50.00 late fee for registrations received after September 1.  The late fee will not be assessed to new families joining the parish after August 1st if fees are paid at time of registration.

In circumstances of true need, St. Gall considers it an honor to provide financial assistance. All requests will be kept in the strictest confidence.  Please contact the Director of Faith Formation at 630-365-9166 for more information. 

We also have an Adopt-a-Student Program for those wishing to donate any of the following amounts below.  Please know that no amount is too small and your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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 Tuition

• Liturgy of the Word  – Pre-K to 1st Grade - Sunday 10:30am Mass (no registration or fee necessary!)

• One Child $125.00
• Two Children $200.00
• Three or more Children $250.00

PLEASE ADD RETREAT FEES IF THEY APPLY

• First Communion Retreat Fee $15.00
• Confirmation Retreat Fee $25.00

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LATE FEE:  (After August 1st $35.00 - After September 1st $50.00) No late fees for new families!

​Volunteer Information

Our Faith Formation Programs are only successful because of its volunteers.  You can make a tremendous difference in the faith lives of our children and teens.  Each family is asked to volunteer in at least one area.  Please select at least one area in which you can assist even if it is small!  More opportunities will be available as the year progresses.
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Catechists and Aides:  We appreciate your time and dedication.  St. Gall does not charge a tuition fee for the students of Catechists and Aides.  All Catechists and Aides are expected to be in the classroom each week, MUST attend weekly Mass and work towards Catechist Certification, attend In-Service classes and have completed the Protecting God’s Children program and other forms.  This is a very rewarding ministry!

Parking Lot and Outdoor Safety:  The Outdoor Safety Volunteers ensure the safety of the children as they enter and leave St. Gall.  In appreciation and thankfulness to those who stand in the rain, snow and freezing sleet, get to know each child, are a great witness to service and learn which car they ride home in each night, they receive 30% off of their children's tuition fee.  All Outdoor Safety Volunteers are expected to be at St. Gall no later than 15 minutes before class begins or ends, MUST attend weekly Mass and be certified in the Protecting God’s Children program before assisting in any of our programs or service projects.  Please keep in mind that all students in Grades 1-4 should be picked up by their parent (or an approved older sibling) at the end of each class.  Please be courteous and observe the routes in the parking lot for cars to ensure everyone’s safety.  Thanks!

Office Assistants:  Volunteers are needed during the Tuesday and Wednesday class times for all kinds of support for our Catechists and classes.  They will receive free tuition.

Creative Collaborators:  Would you like to help us with crafts, creating on-line games (like Kahoot) , videos,  PowerPoint templates or other projects?  Please sign up by email to Donna Doherty, donna@stgall.com

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Please Note:  All catechists and volunteers must go through the Diocese of Rockford's Protection God's Children and Safe Environment Program. Information on these programs can be found below.

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Click Here to Volunteer

Volunteer dIOCESAN REQUIREMENTS

Child Safety - Safe Environment Requirements

Protecting God's Children Certification

Make your Faith Formation payment with the Give+ App

2020-2021 Calendar

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First Communion 2-Year Program

Confirmation 2-Year Program

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MEDICAL AND LIABILITY FORMS
All Faith Formation students need to submit the Multiple Event Youth Forms with  Medical and Liability information if they have not done so already. They will stay on file at Church. If any of your information changes, especially medical, submit a new completed form to the Faith Formation Office.

For events that children attend without a parent, parents sign their child in at events on this form. Just download the forms with the button below. Bringing a friend to an event? They need forms, too, unless a parent attends with them.

Multiple Event Youth Forms

PHOTO PERMISSION FORMS
You only need to submit this form once. If you have done it already, thank you!
We need permission to publish pictures for all children under 18 years of age in different formats. Please fill out a form for your children and submit to the Faith Formation office. We would love to show the amazing things that are happening at our parish on our web site, Facebook pages and other social media. Thank you!

Photo Permission Form

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