Religious Education Newsletter

October 2, 2024
Feast of the Guardian Angels

Dear RE Families,

We made it through September and now we are ready for October!  Since October started Tuesday, I figured I would send the newsletter out earlier than normal. We are off to a great start this Religious Ed year! The construction is coming along nicely with new windows added to our school building. Coming up this month, we begin the journey with our 2nd grade students in preparation for their first Reconciliation.  Our 8th graders will also begin their prep work for Confirmation and will attend the retreat on Saturday evening October 19. Sacraments are such a blessing to us and bring us closer in our relationship with God.  It is truly exciting to be a part of these special moments!

Next Monday, October 7, is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.  I encourage you this week to find time to pray the rosary with your children as a family.  It is a great time to pray for those people and things on your mind.  Have an intention for each decade!  I use the Hallow app, which has wonderful prayers and podcasts on it for Catholics, and this rosary resource may aid you in praying the rosary.

Thank you for your support and prayers!
Blessings,
Keith and Cindy

October 2024 Calendar
October 7:    Regular Class Night
                     Bills Sent Home with Students
                     8th Grade Confirmation Service Hours are due 
October 14:  Regular Class Night
                     Reconciliation Parent Meeting #1 at 6:45pm in Parish Hall
October 16:  Reconciliation Parent Meeting #2 at 3:30pm in Parish Hall     
October 19:  8th Grade Confirmation Retreat, 5pm-9pm 
October 21:  Regular Class Night
                     Safe Environment Talks Grades 1-2-3
October 28:  Regular Class Night
                     Safe Environment Talks Grades 4-5-6-7
                     24-25 Fees Due
November 1: Feast of All Saints (Holy Day of Obligation)
November 4: Regular Class Night

                   
Diocesan Safe Environment Talks
As required by the Diocese and the Bishop, each year we are to give the annual safe environment talks to our students.  As noted above in the calendar, we will conduct these talks during the month of October.  St. Charles School counselor, Mrs. Sarah Robinson, will conduct the talks to grades 1-6 and me, Keith Heimann, will conduct the lessons with the 7th and 8th graders.  To learn more about the program you can visit the diocesan website.  If you want to opt out for your child participating in these talks, please fill out this form and return it to the RE Office prior to the talks.  We will have your child come down to the parish library during that time.  Please feel free to contact the RE Office if you have further questions.

Reconciliation Parent Meeting
Notes will be sent home next week, but as a reminder, we have our 2nd grade parent meeting coming up for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  There are two options to attend the meeting, 2nd grade parents need only attend one of them.  Please make note of the days and times as noted in the calendar.

Confirmation Parents
Please take special note of the activities listed in the calendar regarding the steps of Confirmation!  Service hours are due Monday, Oct. 7. We have the retreat this month and letters and interviews coming up next month leading up to the December 13 Confirmation Mass.  Emails with further details will be sent home leading up to it so you can support your candidate in these final steps.

Bills for 24-25 Fees
Those that have not paid fees will be getting a bill sent home next week with your child.  It is my hope to have them paid by the end of the month.  Please reach out to me if you have any questions.