FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS &
​ON-LINE REGISTRATION
JOYFUL SUNDAYS family program is back!

Dear Families,

     Welcome to St. Gall! Look at your schedules and calendars for the best Faith Formation days and times for your family. 
     You can complete your family's registration on-line for the 2022-2023 St. Gall Faith Formation Programs. There are no paper registrations.
     Tuesday and Wednesday classes will be outside during September weather permitting. There are extra supplies to bring!
     Your child will receive a student workbook, class folder and calendars from the Faith Formation Office during their first class at Church. Parent Curriculum Meetings will be held in during first classes; check the program calendar or bulletin for more information. Classes will begin in September after Labor Day weekend.  Watch the bulletin, the Faith Formation Info & Events web page and our Facebook page for more details about registration and to receive notification about our events.
     It is very important that families are actively involved in the faith life of the parish, especially attending Mass on a weekly basis. We offer Liturgy of the Word for Children in preschool to 1st Grade during the Sunday 10:30am Mass.  
     Everything learned in Faith Formation flows to and from the Sunday (or Saturday evening) Liturgy. Attending Mass is not just an obligation but a necessity in order to be a faith-filled Catholic with a strong relationship with Christ.
     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
​donna@stgall.com

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Classes and Programs

​LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN will begin in September!

Liturgy of the Word for Children - 10:30am Mass
LOWC is usually during the 10:30am Masses except for a few Sundays on holiday weekends and Summer.  Hopefully, we can bring this program back soon! 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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[LOWC] Sunday Liturgy of the Word for Children Ministry – 10:30am – Grades Pre-K to 1st Grade (no fees!)​ Registration is optional and just for planning purposes

22-23 FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Sunday Classes

• [JS] Sunday Grade 1-7 – 11:30am-1:00pm

            Families attend the 10:30am Mass
JOYFUL SUNDAYS FAMILY is a parent-led program with a family commitment to teach lessons at home, pray every day with your children, attend weekly Mass and attend a monthly class with your family.

• [SG7] Sunday Grades 7 – 3:00-4:30pm and attend the 5:00pm Mass twice a month (required for sacrament of Confirmation in Grade 8)

​Tuesday Weekly Classes

• [TG1] Grade 1 –  5:00-6:00pm (required for sacrament of First Eucharist in Grade 2)
• [G7] Grade 7 - 6:30-7:30pm Family Class - Confirmation Preparation (required for sacrament of Confirmation in Grade 8)

Wednesday Weekly Classes

• [W2-4] Grades 2-4 – 4:30-5:45pm (Grade 2 - First Reconciliation & Communion Preparation)
• [W5-6] Grades 5-6 – 6:00-7:30pm ​

Thursday Weekly Classes

• [TH-LL] Little Lambs on Thursday mornings for ages 3-5 – 10:00-11:30am       Catechist needed. You can volunteer at the end of this registration when you click on 'Submit!'

This weekly Faith Formation class includes preschool concepts of the alphabet that supports reading readiness, math, science, art and more through the eyes of our Catholic faith! Space is limited and based on interest.

• [FFC] Family First Communion 4:30-5:45pm (once a month)

Family First Communion is a parent-led catechesis program with a commitment to teach lessons at home, pray every day with your children, attend weekly Mass and attend a monthly class with your child.

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 SACRAMENT (YEAR 2) RETREAT FEES IF THEY APPLY

• First Communion Retreat Fee $15.00

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

ONLINE REGISTRATION

RETURNING FAMILY
PAPER REGISTRATION FORM

​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 Safe Environment program requirements and other forms.  This is a very rewarding ministry!

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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 TUITION PAYMENT?
Make your Faith Formation tuition payment with the Vanco Mobile Faith App. Click on picture for directions! If you have trouble, please let us know so we can help! Online giving is so easy now!

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SACRAMENT PREPARATION

First Communion 2-Year Program

Attending faith formation in the year prior to a Sacrament is required. Grades 1 & 7 should be attended by all students. Faith Formation is a lifelong process. Attended Faith Formation and Youth Ministry helps our children to maintain not only a knowledge of our faith but also a relationship with Christ and the Church. Mass attendance is the Sacrament that gives us unity with Jesus and the spiritual food for our journey in life!

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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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