Religious Education Newsletter
November 2, 2026
All Souls Day
Dear RE Family and Friends,
November is here, and we finally have some fall-like weather, even though we are sadly losing our sunlight in the evening! Since it will be dark at dismissal, please come up to get your kids, or please remind them to be careful and walk in the dark parking lot. November starts with the celebration of many holy days! On Saturday, we celebrated All Hallow's Eve, followed by All Saints Day on Sunday, and today we remember those who have died on All Souls Day. Lots of great feasts and lots of ways to bring them into your home.
This week on Wednesday, we will also celebrate the feast of our patron saint, Saint Charles Borromeo! He is the patron saint of catechists as well, and we have been blessed with some great catechists in our religious education program. On our patron saint's feast day on Wednesday, Bishop Rhoades will be coming to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation for our 8th graders at 6:30pm. Please keep our 8th graders in your prayers as they receive this beautiful sacrament to empower them with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. They have been preparing long and hard and are ready to receive the full power of the Holy Spirit. Veni Sancte Spiritus!
As we also celebrate Thanksgiving later this month, I want to be sure to pass along my thanks to our wonderful RE families. We appreciate all you do and the importance of the Catholic Faith and continuing the growth in the Faith through learning for your children. We are thankful for your commitment!
Blessings,
Keith and Barb
November Calendar
November 2: Regular Class Night
Bills sent home tonight
November 3: Confirmation Practice 7:00pm in school cafeteria ending in church
November 4: Confirmation Mass 6:30pm - 8th grade arrive at 6:00pm with sponsors
November 9: Regular Class Night
Safe Environment Talks Grades 1-2-3-8
November 16: Regular Class Night
Safe Environment Talks Grades 4-5-6-7
November 23: Regular Class Night
November 30: Grades 3-8 Rel Ed Advent Reconciliation Service
2nd Grade visit Confessionals during Class
Fees due tonight
December 5: First Reconciliation for 2nd grade- 10:30am in Church
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 and November. 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.
Bills for 26-27 Fees
Paper notes/bills will be sent home on November 2. Individual email reminders will be sent as well. Please return your payment by November 30. If you have any questions, please email the office. Cost is $70 for one student, $130 for two students, and $190 for three or more.
Confirmation Parents
Please take special note of the activities listed in the calendar regarding the steps of Confirmation! Practice is on Tuesday night at 7pm in the church. Please have the student and their sponsor attend. If they cannot attend, please have an adult come with them. On Confrimation night, Nov. 4, please have the student and sponsor arrive at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. Procession starts at 6:20pm! Here is a link to the lineup letter that was sent home.
2nd Grade: First Reconciliation
We are a month out from Reconciliation! Continue to practice the script at home and the Act of Contrition. The service will start at 10:30am on Saturday, December 5. Please arrive on time, as there is a service to start us off. After your child receives their Reconciliation, you may leave. Parents/family members are able to receive the sacrament as well, after the 2nd graders have received it.
