Children's Religious Education

Welcome to
Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s
Faith Formation program!

As the 2025-2026 year comes to a close, we want to thank all the parents, Catechists, and Volunteers who made this such a special year. Without all of you, we would not have the program we have.



May God bless all your families as you take time off to have a great summer filled with lots of fun in the Son.

We are very happy that you and your family are a part of our family.

Program Highlights

Thank you for a wonderful year!

We look forward to seeing you through the summer.

RE Classes will start again on Sunday, August 30 & Monday, August 31.

RE 2026-2027

 Religious Education is an important part of your family's faith journey. We look forward to working with our families every fall because each new year brings us a renewed sense of enthusiasm for bringing your children closer to Jesus. We work together with parents to offer Faith Formation suited to your family's needs.

Our Religious Education sessions are held on Sundays and Mondays.  Sunday classes will include Mass for grades preschool through eighth. Monday sessions will be offered for students in grades 1-8. We will have a Preschool program called "Tiny Seekers",  and Kindergarten class on Monday at 5:00 PM, but not at the 7:00 PM session.

Our Family Faith session will meet one Tuesday a month from 7:00-8:15 for students in grades K-6. 

We are always looking for dedicated people who are willing to share their faith with our youngest parishioners. We provide all the tools you need to share your faith with the children.  You do not need to be a professional teacher, and if you need help, our CORE team leaders are there for you!

We can always use additional  substitutes and seasonal, event help as well so please contact the RE office if you would like to share your faith. You may choose to serve as a: catechist, aide, hall monitor,  parking lot attendant, or  office assistant.

All of our volunteers need to be up to date with Safe Environment policies including Protecting God's Children and Mandated Reporter Training.

We thank you for being part of our program no matter how you are involved. Remember parents are the primary teachers and transmitters of the faith, so you can do this!

Thank you for all you do for your children, and may God bless you over the  summer months! See you at Mass!

Sessions at a Glance

For Grades: Pre-school through 8

Sunday Morning     9:00-9:55 AM (Families attend 8:15 Mass or 10:00)

         11:00-11:55 AM (Families attend 10:00 Mass or Noon Mass)

Monday Evening     5:00-6:00 PM

For Grades: 1-8

Monday Evening:    7:00-8:00 PM

For Family Faith Sessions-Grades 1-6

We do offer a Family Faith Session that serves as a Home School option. Families gather once a month on Tuesdays, from 7:00-8:15 PM. Parents or guardians attend this session with their children.

Special Needs Programming

We also have a Special Needs program called CHRISTOS that will meet according to the needs of the individual family. Please contact Sherry Rochford for more information.

For more information, call the Religious Education Office at 630-963-3053

Registration Information

Tuition Rates 26-27

              Before June 30        After July 1

1 Child            $135                    $145

2 Children       $150                    $160

3+ Children    $165                    $175

Additional Fees

W also charge a $20 fee for 6th graders

 as they will receive a
Catholic Youth Bible
to use through 8th grade, and keep.

For Absences - Call 630-963-3053 X 1

Upcoming Events

First Communion Celebration:
Saturday, May 15, 2027

Time: 11:00 AM

First Practice/info meeting for any student that wants to have an additional role during the celebration will be on Monday, April 26th  at 6:15 PM.

Full Practice: Friday, May 14 at 6:30 PM for those in extra roles, 7:00 PM for all. Parents do need to be present.

Saturdays at 3:15-4:00

or by appointment