Grade School Faith Formation

Grade School Faith Formation Registration

St Charles Borromeo/ St Romans Collaborative Catholic Faith Formation Program registration will open in May for the 2026-2027 school year! 


Elementary 1st - 5th Grades


“Finding God,” by Loyola Press, provides a meaningful and effective faith formation program for our elementary age children that engages their energy, imagination, compassion and playful spirit. With help and guidance from our parents, children begin to appreciate the power of faith helping them make good choices, extend themselves in our Parish, community and beyond. In exploring the Old and New Testament they begin to apply these messages to their lives. We join together for prayer, celebrate the saints, share our hearts and treasures with others while preparing for Advent and Lent, learn about vocations, pray the stations of the cross, and celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Our trained catechists lead our children to a deeper understanding of God’s love enabling and encouraging them to participate in classroom prayer leadership, and the importance of Sunday’s community celebration of the Eucharist.


Grades 1st thru 5th Grade are held at St. Roman Parish on Sunday mornings at 8:45 am.


2026/2027 Student Registration for 1st thru 5th Grade (English)- Click Here
2026/2027 Student Registration for 1st thru 5th Grade (Spanish)- Click Here

Click here to see schedule for 2026/2027 dates- Coming Soon

Sacrament Preparation


First Reconciliation and First Eucharist 


“Gifts for a Lifetime” A Parish based sacrament program centered on teaching children and families and the community that God is a generous gift-giver. Parents are their child’s primary catechist. Our programs will engage parents in the role of catechist and enrich the sacramental experience for the child, family and Parish community. 

Preparation for these sacraments is a two-year sacramental program starting in 1st grade.  If your child attends St. Charles Borromeo School they will be prepared as part of their curriculum; please call the parish office for a registration form.  If your child is older than second grade please contact the parish office. 


2026/2027 First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Registration (English)- Click Here
2026/2027 First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Registration (Spanish)- Click Here

Middle School Class Schedule (Grades 6 - 8)


Our Middle School Faith Formation program, designed for students in grades 6–8, offers joyful and meaningful opportunities for young people to grow in faith, deepen their prayer life, and serve others with love. During the Advent season, students participate in Christmas caroling and visits to nursing homes, sharing the joy and hope of Christ’s birth with those who may feel forgotten or alone.
“I was sick and you visited me.” (Matthew 25:36)


Throughout Lent, our annual middle school gatherings provide a space for reflection, community, and spiritual growth, helping students walk more closely with Christ during this sacred season. “Return to me with all your heart.” (Joel 2:12)


Students are also invited to encounter the Lord in a special way through Eucharistic Adoration, where they learn the beauty of silence, prayer, and being present with Jesus. “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)


We warmly welcome all middle school youth to take part in these opportunities to grow in faith, compassion, and relationship with Christ.



Classes:


Classes meet at St. Charles Borromeo School from 7:00pm to 8:15pm on Monday nights.



Group Activities: Students will participate in activities beyond the classroom setting including:


  • Stations of the Cross
  • Reconciliation in Advent and Lent
  • Prayer Services
  • Social Opportunities
  • Youth group activities 
  • Service Projects
  • Middle School Retreat
  • Guest Speakers


2026/2027 Student Registration for Middle School - 6th thru 8th Grade (English)- Click Here
2026/2027 Student Registration for Middle School - 6th thru 8th Grade (Spanish)- Click Here

Middle School Schedule- Coming Soon

Handbook- Coming Soon


Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCIA-Children)


OCIA for children is a faith formation process adopted from the adult OCIA, guiding unbaptized or un-catechized children toward full initiation into the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

This is for children over the age of reason (generally age 7) who wish to become Catholic, baptized children with little catechetical formation who need instruction of faith and children baptized into another Christian faith seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. Parents and guardians are encouraged to actively participate, supporting their child's faith journey.


For more information please call the Parish Office.