Dear Parents,
I am hoping that you have a fun and blessed summer! Now that school is out, look at your family schedules and calendars for the next school year. Please fill out the attached registration form for the 2016-2017 St. Gall Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs. Registering now ensures that you get the day and time your family prefers and helps us plan for textbooks and classrooms. The Program Overview for the coming year is a brief explanation of programs. The Parent Handbook should be available at the beginning of July! Details will follow at the parent meetings during the first classes beginning on Tuesday, September 6. We are hoping to have the Parish calendar finalized soon. Watch the bulletin and the parish website for more details.
It is very important that families are actively involved in the faith life of the parish, especially attending Mass on a weekly basis. Everything learned in Faith Formation flows to and from the Sunday (or Saturday evening) Liturgy. Join us for the Family Mass on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. approximately once a month and join us for dinner! St. Gall Dinners are a great opportunity for fellowship. Please RSVP! A donation of $5 per person is greatly appreciated! Children under 12 are free! This is fun for all ages! All proceeds go to the Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs.
This year’s theme: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you. cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I am hoping that you have a fun and blessed summer! Now that school is out, look at your family schedules and calendars for the next school year. Please fill out the attached registration form for the 2016-2017 St. Gall Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs. Registering now ensures that you get the day and time your family prefers and helps us plan for textbooks and classrooms. The Program Overview for the coming year is a brief explanation of programs. The Parent Handbook should be available at the beginning of July! Details will follow at the parent meetings during the first classes beginning on Tuesday, September 6. We are hoping to have the Parish calendar finalized soon. Watch the bulletin and the parish website for more details.
It is very important that families are actively involved in the faith life of the parish, especially attending Mass on a weekly basis. Everything learned in Faith Formation flows to and from the Sunday (or Saturday evening) Liturgy. Join us for the Family Mass on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. approximately once a month and join us for dinner! St. Gall Dinners are a great opportunity for fellowship. Please RSVP! A donation of $5 per person is greatly appreciated! Children under 12 are free! This is fun for all ages! All proceeds go to the Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs.
This year’s theme: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you. cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Classes and Programs
Embracing Your Family With Jesus Program (Grades 6-7)
This program is taught with 3 Catechists and includes one parent who attends the class with their child. This class does not teach to the parent but gives parents an opportunity to be directly involved in their child’s faith formation in a new way. This class meets for 2 hours on Tuesdays from 6-8pm, but only twice a month!
8th and 9th Grade 2-Year Confirmation Program
Classes meet on Sundays approximately 2x a month from 6-8pm. They are incorporating 2 video-based programs. The acclaimed Chosen video program is back again for 9th grade. 9th Grade includes 1 parent or sponsor. 8th grade will engage students with the Decision Point video and journal program from Matthew Kelly along with Called to Be Catholic from Loyola Press. If you have any questions regarding classes and curriculum, please call or email.
Liturgy of the Word for Children
Continues at St. Gall through the summer except for a few Sundays. This program is open to all families that attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass and is free! Of course, donations would be much appreciated! Children leave Mass after the Gloria and return to Mass during the Lamb of God. Just check the box on the registration form under volunteers if you would like more information.
Kindergarten
Children register and attend class during the 9:30 a.m. Mass for the usual reduced fee of $75. Please see the registration form for all 2016-2017 fees. This program from Our Sunday Visitor, Allelu, is fun and engaging for our kids!
See the Program Overview for more information about all of our programs. Class days/times are based on registration.
This program is taught with 3 Catechists and includes one parent who attends the class with their child. This class does not teach to the parent but gives parents an opportunity to be directly involved in their child’s faith formation in a new way. This class meets for 2 hours on Tuesdays from 6-8pm, but only twice a month!
8th and 9th Grade 2-Year Confirmation Program
Classes meet on Sundays approximately 2x a month from 6-8pm. They are incorporating 2 video-based programs. The acclaimed Chosen video program is back again for 9th grade. 9th Grade includes 1 parent or sponsor. 8th grade will engage students with the Decision Point video and journal program from Matthew Kelly along with Called to Be Catholic from Loyola Press. If you have any questions regarding classes and curriculum, please call or email.
Liturgy of the Word for Children
Continues at St. Gall through the summer except for a few Sundays. This program is open to all families that attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass and is free! Of course, donations would be much appreciated! Children leave Mass after the Gloria and return to Mass during the Lamb of God. Just check the box on the registration form under volunteers if you would like more information.
Kindergarten
Children register and attend class during the 9:30 a.m. Mass for the usual reduced fee of $75. Please see the registration form for all 2016-2017 fees. This program from Our Sunday Visitor, Allelu, is fun and engaging for our kids!
See the Program Overview for more information about all of our programs. Class days/times are based on registration.
AVAILABLE CLASSES AND SESSIONS
Sunday
Sunday
- Kindergarten – 9:30-10:30am
- Grades 8-9 Confirmation—6:00-8:00pm 2x a month (9 includes a parent or sponsor)
- Sunday Liturgy of the Word for Children ministry (no fees!)
- Grades 10 to Adults – 6:30-7:15pm – 4 Faith Institute Sessions (you’re invited to stay for the 7:30pm Mass if you can)
- Grades 1-5—4:30-5:45pm
- Grades 6-7—6:00-8:00pm 2x a month with one parent (Embracing your Family With Jesus)
- Grades 1-5—4:30-5:45pm
- Grades 6-7—6:00-7:30pm (includes Youth Nites during class)
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 and youth ministry. All fees are DUE with your registration on or before AUGUST 1, 2016 unless arrangements have been made for monthly payments. There will be a $35.00 late fee assessed for those registrations received after August 1, 2016 and $50.00 late fee for registrations received after September 1, 2016. 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 and Youth Ministry 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.
St. Gall requires parents to pay fees in order to help defray the costs involved in providing your children with faith formation and youth ministry. All fees are DUE with your registration on or before AUGUST 1, 2016 unless arrangements have been made for monthly payments. There will be a $35.00 late fee assessed for those registrations received after August 1, 2016 and $50.00 late fee for registrations received after September 1, 2016. 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 and Youth Ministry 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.
Tuition
- Liturgy of the Word – 3-4 yr. olds at the Sunday 9:30am Mass (no registration or fee necessary!)
- Little Lambs – Kindergarten Sundays 9:30-10:30am $75.00
- One Child $125.00
- Two Children $200.00
- Three or more Children $250.00
Volunteer Information
Our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry 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.
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 Certification, attend In-Service classes and have completed the Protecting God’s Children program. 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 K-2 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 30% off of their children’s tuition fee.
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 Certification, attend In-Service classes and have completed the Protecting God’s Children program. 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 K-2 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 30% off of their children’s tuition fee.
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