A program for children who are currently in Grades 1-6 in the public schools. It is a program in which the doctrines, traditions and core understanding of Faith are introduced systematically. This is done in the classroom setting.

When

September through April
Wednesday
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

OR 

September through April
Thursday
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Where

Elementary School

Summer CCD:  For families who find that our program during the school year creates a scheduling hardship for their families.  This is a concentrated program meeting the required instructional hours during a two week period after the current school year is done.  It will also include three connector seasonal family events.  It is offered for levels K,1,3,4,5, and 6.

Special Situations:  If the above programs are not possible due to family situations, please do not let your child's religious education lapse.  Contact our office for an appointment and we will work with you to allow your child to continue to grow in the knowledge of their faith.  Please do so by September so we can create a plan that parallels the regular program.

Special Education 

For families with children who have special needs, we try to provide an opportunity for ongoing religious education and sacramental preparation. Currently, we have children integrated in our program who have cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, Down's syndrome, mild-severe mental retardation, autism, and severe attention deficit. Under the guidance of Mrs. Victoria Frazier, a special education professional, we place children in the classes that will address their specific needs and afford them opportunities to be part of the community.

First Communion and First Reconciliation Preparation

For those children who have completed Level 1 (usually corresponds to grade 1) and who are at least 7 years of age, we offer a preparation program for First Reconciliation (First Confession) and First Communion. This is accomplished in conjunction with their regular class schedule in Level 2. Other than the regular classes held weekly, the families are asked to participate in the following: 

• Parent Preparation Sessions:  These are sessions for parents held periodically during the year addressing: home activities to enrich classroom experiences; parent updating on the theology of the Sacraments and their meaning in their life as an adult; planning for the special celebrations. 
• First Reconciliation Parent/Candidate Day and First Communion Parent/Candidate Day: For each Sacrament there will be a parent/candidate day of events, activities and prayer to begin the preparations. This event will lay out the subsequent family activities for each Sacrament that will be done in the home. 
• Special Liturgical Events: These highlight the faith journey steps your child is taking: 
• Late Fall: First Reconciliation - children will be given an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament with their parent(s). They come for a communal prayer service and private confessions. Dates will be available a the first parent session. 
• Inscription - children are presented to the Parish as candidates for First Communion at the Sunday Mass that they normally attend. Parents sign the child with the sign of the cross and commit themselves to the preparation witnessed by the community. Date will be announced at the first parent session. 
• Spring: First Communion - children will be given an opportunity to come to Communion for the first time at a special Mass held in the spring. The date will be available at the first parent session. 

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