Faith Formation

It is a privilege to be part of the Saint Gabriel School community and a joy to work with the students and teachers to celebrate our faith.

314-353-1229 Ext. 407
ddalay@stgab.org

Personally, I love to be outside and am an avid hiker, biker, bird watcher and basically enjoy anything to do with the natural world.

As Coordinator of Religious Education, it is my hope to partner with teachers, parents, and parishioners to help our children grow in faith, the knowledge of God's love, and to celebrate God's love in the sacraments and in their daily lives.

Resources

Here are some websites I suggest:

Student sites:

Parent sites:

Prayer songs:

All School Mass

Mass is offered every week. Kindergarten begins attending the all school Mass in October. Grades 1–8 attend Mass twice a week and assume active liturgical roles. Students celebrate their Baptismal Birthdays on the third Thursday of each month. Students can invite parents, grandparents, or godparents to attend this special Mass with them.

Sacrament Preparation

Beginning in 2nd grade, students prepare for Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist. Confirmation takes place in 8th grade. We partner closely with parents in preparation for these very important celebrations.

Bible Ceremony

At a special Mass each year, every 6th grade student receives a personalized Bible that is blessed by Father so they can use it within their studies over the course of junior high.

Evangelization

The school community seeks to assists organizations that need support. These organizations have included Whole Kids Outreach, St. Vincent DePaul Society, South Side Early Childhood Center, Our Lady's Inn, and John Cochran VA Medical Center.

Altar Servers

Beginning in 4th grade and continuing through 8th grade, students have the opportunity to participate in mass as an altar server. These students assist with both parish and school Masses.

Special Celebrations

The students take an active part in Living Rosary, Baptismal Celebration Masses, Stations of the Cross, and many more.

Retreats & Days of Reflection

Our school provides unique opportunities for students to strengthen their Catholic Identity and to foster personal awareness of God’s plan for their lives through retreats and days of reflection.

Important - All volunteers need to successfully complete the mandated Archdiocesan Protecting God's Children/Safe Environment Training. Before signing up for lunch duty/recess duty, field trips, etc., volunteers must have this completed. Please use the following link to find the complete information from the church website: mandated training information. Please direct questions to our parish secretary and Child Safety Coordinator, Eileen Garavaglia, at 314-353-6303 Ext. 110 or garavagliae@stgabrielstl.org.

Dear Parents,

Thanks to all the 7th grade students and families that were able to come and celebrate Mass together last Sunday here at Saint Gabriel the Archangel. We are proud of our student leaders who helped with being a lector, greeting, and the offertory procession. We are grateful for the hospitality of our PFA and the 7th grade parents that helped with the refreshments after Mass. Also, our student choir was fantastic!

Please keep our 2nd graders, our 8th graders, their teachers, and their families in your prayers. Tonight, the 8th graders and sponsors will attend the Sponsor Meeting together. They will have time to pray, reflect and to plan service. Tomorrow, on Thursday, October 23rd, the First Reconciliation Parent Meeting is being held. This is a special time of preparation. We are grateful for God's grace and mercy and we pray, "Come, Holy Spirit!"

The Pope's intention for October is:

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-09/pope-october-prayer-intention-collaboration-among-religions.html

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have issued an invitation for all of us to be keepers of hope:

https://www.usccb.org/cabrinipledge

School Masses are at 8am unless otherwise noted. The homeroom listed next to the date is the homeroom that does the readings, entrance procession, and gifts.:) Please join us for Mass whenever you are able!

School Masses

Tuesdays- Grades 1st-4th

8/26 4H

9/2 4K

9/9 4O

9/16 3S

9/23 3P

9/30 3G

Wednesdays-Grades 5th-8th

8/27 6D

9/3 6B

9/10 6C

9/17 5W

9/24 5H

10/1 8M

Thursdays-All School

8/28 8M

9/4 8B

9/11 8V

9/18 7L

9/25 7D

10/2 No Mass- All school Mass on Feast Day 9/29

Sacrament Dates

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation Parent Meeting -October 23rd at 6:30pm

First Reconciliation- November 20th at 7pm

First Communion

First Communion Parent Meeting- March 26th at 6:30 pm

First Communion- May 3rd at 2:00 pm

Confirmation

Commitment Mass- November 16th at 10 am

Parent Meeting- September 17th at 6:30pm in church

Sponsor Meeting- October 22nd at 6:30pm in the cafeteria

Retreat Day- March 24th at CSJ Motherhouse 9-2pm

Confirmation - April 9th at 7pm