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The seed of a rich and deep spirituality is present within each child. In their earliest years children grow in relationship with God and understanding of their faith. They are nurtured in their faith through a variety of life experiences that include the family, both nuclear and extended, the parish community, and others.

Parents welcome recognition, encouragement, support and guidance to help them in their responsibility of helping their children grow in their faith. Programs that assist parents in their primary responsibility and privilege of evangelizing their children deserve special priority.

The principles that guide effective child-centered catechesis are listed in the National Catechetical Directory (#181). According to these principles, child-centered catechesis
  • lays foundations for developing Christian attitudes, values and behavior in a child's earliest years;
  • presents religious concepts in accord with a child's age and capacity for understanding and growth in faith;
  • approaches children with reverence for their God-given gifts and assists them in making an increasingly personal response to God;
  • assists children in the growth of their personal prayer life and spirituality;
  • adapts the process for conscience formation according to age, understanding and the circumstances of life;
  • integrates liturgical and eucharistic formation with religious education;
  • provides an environment for young people to grow, especially through the witness of adults;
  • instills a sense of mission and concern for others;
  • fosters a sense of community;
  • encourages the use of imagination, critical reflection and memory in age-appropriate ways;
  • reinforces the role of parents as the first and foremost catechists of their children.

Excerpted from The Art of Leadership for Catechetical Ministry, pages 7 & 8 of Section 2.

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Calendar
CCD Calendar
2008-2009
Class Time:  9:45 am - 10:45 am

August 24 CCD Registration   10:00 - Noon February 3 Class
September 14
 Mandatory Orientation
for Parents/Students (Gr. 1-7)		 February 8
 Class
Rite of Enrollment for Gr. 8 - 11 am
September 21 Classes Begin (9:45 am)
Grade 8 Orientation for Parents/Students
February 13

 Gr. 8 Confirmation Retreat
at Darien
September 28 Class February 15 Class
October 1 Mandatory meeting for Confirmation
Parents - 7:00 pm		 February 22 Class
October 5 Class February 26 Gr 2 Practice for 1st Confession
Mandatory Meeting for
Gr. 2 Parents
October 10 No Class - Columbus Day Weekend March 1 Class
October 19 Class March 4
 First Confession - 7:00 PM
October 26 Class March 8 Class
November 2 Class March 15 Class
November 7 1/2 Day Retreat for Gr. 8 March 22 Class - St. Joseph Table
November 9 No Class March 29 Class
November 16 Class April 1 Confirmation 7:00 PM
November 23 Class April 5 Class
November 30 Class April 12 No Class -  Easter Sunday
December 7 Class April 19 Class
December 14 Class April 26 Class
December 21 & 28 No Class - Christmas Break May 3 Class
January 4 Class May 8 Gr. 2 All Day Practice
for First Holy Communion
January 11
 Class
 May 9 First Holy Communion  11 AM
January 18 Class May 10 No Class
January 25 Class May 17 Last CCD Class
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Teachers
Gr. 1     ~    Elena Mancari Gr. 5    ~     Esther Perez
Gr. 2    ~     Nicole Pappalito Gr. 6    ~     Jim Rocco
Gr. 3    ~     Mary Kay Jenrich Gr. 7    ~    Mariann Ronzio
Gr. 4     ~    Eluisa Lynn Gr. 8    ~    Patricia Jackowiak
CRE     Josie Bertucci

Santa Lucia School 2008-9