CCD

Parish

Home  


Purpose Calendar Teachers


Purpose
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.

 Return to Top

Calendar
CCD Calendar
2009-2010
Class Time:  9:45 am - 10:45 am

August 17 CCD Teacher Meeting February 5 Gr. 8 Confirmation Retreat
at Darien
August 23 CCD Registration   10:00 - Noon February 7 Class
September 13 Mandatory Orientation
for Parents/Students (Gr. 1-7)		 February 14 Class
September 20 Classes Begin (9:45 AM)
Gr. 1 - 7 only		 February 18 Gr 2 Practice for 1st Confession
Mandatory Meeting for
Gr. 2 Parents
September 27 Class, including 8th Grade
February 21

 Class
October 4 Class February 24 First Confession - 7:00 PM
October 7 Mandatory meeting for Confirmation
Parents - 7:00 PM		 March 3 Confirmation Practice 7:00 PM
October 11 No Class (Columbus Day Weekend) March 7 Class
October 18 Class March 10 Confirmation 7:00 PM
October 25 Class March 14 Class
November 1 Class March 21
 No Class (St. Joseph Table)
November 6 1/2 Day Retreat for Gr. 8 March 28 Class
November 8 No Class April 4 No Class  Easter Sunday
November 15 Class April 11 Class
November 22 Class April 18 Class
November 29 Class April 25 Class
December 6 Class May 2 Class
December 13 Class May 7 Gr. 2 All Day Practice
for First Holy Communion
December 20 & 27 No Class - Christmas Break May 8 First Holy Communion  11 AM
January 3 Class May 9 No Class
January 10 Class May 16 Last CCD Class
January 17
 Class
Rite of Enrollment for Gr. 8 - 11 am
January 24 Class
 Return to Top


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 2009-10