Welcome to St. Alexander’s Faith Formation
Director: Claudia Gruett
stasfaithform.dre@gmail.com
630-832-7588
Saint Alexander’s Faith Formation program is an ongoing invitation to the life-long journey of relationship, love, and service to our God, His message, and His people. This journey is family-centered with special attention to our children in grades Pre-K through Grade 12, inclusive of the sacraments of Holy Communion, Reconciliation, and Confirmation.
As we begin a new journey each year, we want the communication between families and the Faith Formation program to be open and consistent, being available to your suggestions and needs. We will strive to model and extend the joy and love of our God in every lesson to our children and families. All lessons will begin with prayer. Additionally, another goal is to provide faith-sharing experiences for parents, children, and catechists along the way.
Along with Father Rosenbaum, Deacons, families, and ministries, we extend a loving invitation to begin our journey. We look forward to serving you and your family with the Good News of Jesus as we grow in faith together.
Faith Formation Registration
Registration for Faith Formation Classes for the 2026/2027 school year will be held in the St. Alexander Gathering Space on the following dates:
Saturday, June 6, 4-6 pm
Sunday, June 7, 9 am – 2 pm, 6-8 pm
Saturday, July 18, 4-6 pm
Sunday, July 19, 9 am – 2 pm, 6-8 pm
Saturday, August 29, 4-6 pm
Sunday, August 30, 9 am – 2 pm, 6-8 pm
Saturday, Sept. 12, 4-6 pm
Sunday, Sept. 13, 9 am – 2 pm, 6-8 pm (Final date)
Another option: Register in the Faith Formation office on Wednesdays from 5-7 pm, June through August.
How to Register your Child(ren):
- Complete the registration form when you arrive, or you can pick up a form in the gathering space of church, complete the form at home and bring it with you when you register.
- Bring documents for your child: copy of the birth certificate; all sacrament certificates (Baptism and First Communion).
- Bring the $50 book and materials fee for each child. The fees can also be paid online below.
Class Times
1st – 12th grades:
Sundays, 11:35 am – 12:25 pm in the St. Alexander School building
Parent Meeting/Pick up Books
TBD
Tuition and Fees
Books and materials $50 per child due on registration date
Tuition $50 per child due on November 2, 2026
Sacramental Fee $50 per child due on February 22, 2027
Preparing for Sacraments
The diocese of Joliet has a two-year preparation program for the reception of the Sacraments. Reconciliation and Communion are generally received in 2nd grade and Confirmation
in 8th grade.
Preparation for any of the Sacraments is through 12th grade in the Faith Formation Program. All ages are welcome.
Volunteering
Families are encouraged to volunteer in the Faith Formation program in various areas. For the safety of our children, all volunteers are required to complete VIRTUS training.
For volunteer information, please contact the Faith Formation office: stasfaithform.dre@gmail.com.