Children’s Faith Formation

 

Welcome to Children’s Faith Formation at Holy Name Cathedral

All K through 8th grade students is welcome to join our program!

Here is the link to register for the 2026/27 Program: click here

At Holy Name Cathedral, we believe that parents are the first and most important teachers of the Catholic faith. Our Children’s Faith Formation Program partners with families to help children encounter Jesus Christ, grow in their Catholic identity, and become lifelong disciples.

As the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Holy Name Cathedral seeks to be a Front Door to Faith, welcoming every family into a community where children are formed through prayer, worship, Scripture, service, and sacraments.

We strive to help every child:

• Develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Understand and live the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Participating actively in the sacramental life of the Church
• Grow through prayer, Scripture, and service
• Experience the joy of belonging to a faith-filled community

 

Who Can Participate?

Our program is designed for children in Kindergarten through Grade 8 who attend public or non-Catholic schools.

Program Includes

• Religious Education Classes
• Family Faith Formation
• Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
• Parent Formation Opportunities
• Prayer and Scripture Experiences
• Liturgical Participation
• Service and Community Building

 

Family Faith Formation

Formation sessions are held on Sundays from 9:15–10:15 AM and include prayer, interactive catechesis, Scripture reflection, family activities, and small-group discussion. Families are encouraged to participate together in the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass following each session.

2026-2027 Calendar

Month Date

September                       13 The first day of the program. Parents Orientation

                                               20

                                                27

October                                4

                                                18

                                                25

November                            1

                                                 8

                                               15

                                               22

December                           6

                                              13

                                              20

January, 2027                 10

                                               24

                                               31

February                              7

                                               21

                                               28

March                                    7

                                               14

                                               21

April                                      4

                                               11

                                              18

                                              25 Last day of the program

 

 

Sacramental Preparation Schedule

First Communion

• March 21 – Time- 9:15am – Reconciliation
• April 31,2027 –  Time: pm – First Communion Rehearsal
• May 1, 2027 – Time: 10am – First Communion Mass

Confirmation

• March 21- Time- 9:15am – Reconciliation
• April 14 – Time: 7:00-8pm – Confirmation Rehearsal
• April 15 – Time: 7pm – Confirmation Mass

 

 

Program tuition fees

• 1 Child: $275.00
• 2 Children (Price is inclusive for two children): $300.00
• 3 Children (Price is inclusive for three children): $315.00

Please note, there is an additional fee for sacramental preparation: Communion ($100), Confirmation ($100)

 

Our Partnership with Parents

Faith formation extends beyond the classroom. Parents are invited to:

• Attend Sunday Mass regularly with their children
• Pray together as a family
• Participate in family formation sessions
• Reinforce faith at home through conversation and example
• Support their child’s preparation for the sacraments

Together, we seek to form children who know they are Created, Connected, and Called to follow Jesus Christ.

Serve as a Catechist or Aide

We invite you to consider serving as a catechist for our Children’s Formation Ministry Program. We will provide you with a structured curriculum, educational resources, as well as training that will walk you through a typical class, suggest learning activities, and equip you with the tools you’ll need to teach the group of students you’ll be working with throughout the year.

If you are a teen in need of service hours, you are welcome to serve as a classroom aide.

Contact Us

Peggy O’Brien
Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation
Holy Name Cathedral
735 N. State Street • Chicago, IL 60654
Email: pobrien@holynamecathedral.org