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Religious Education

Registration for 2008-2009

Continuing Christian Education(CCE)

You have asked to have your child(ren) baptized. In doing so you are accepting the responsibility of training him/her in the practice of the faith. It will be your duty to bring him/her up to keep God’s commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor. Do you clearly understand what you are undertaking?

These words may not ring a bell, but every parent who brings a son or daughter to the sacrament of baptism must answer that question in the affirmative. By registering your child(ren) in our parish religious education program you fulfill a part of that promise you made to the church years ago. This, however, is not enough. Let’s review your promise to keep God’s commandments, all ten of them, in particular, the third commandment.

If you attend Sunday Mass, or the Saturday evening vigil, every week with the minor children who live with you, you observe the minimum requirement to keep holy the Lord’s Day. There are many other ways, in addition, to make our feast of weekly Easter celebration a holy Sabbath, but attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion worthily must be the foundation. The good news is that some of our parishioners obey faithfully God’s third commandment. The bad news is that many more do not.

The purpose of this letter is to remind you of the promises you made to God and the body of Christ, his Church, and to remind you that your parish family wishes to prayerfully support and encourage you in the fulfillment of your Christian duty as parents. The religious education programs we offer here are designed to assist you in your obligations. Please let us know how we can be of service to you in your vocation. But we must also honestly recognize that we all owe a debt of worship to our Lord and God in the community of his faithful people, to which we have each been called to participate fully and actively through our consecration in the sacrament of baptism.

May the God of all goodness help you to execute your responsibilities as a faith filled steward and disciple of Christ Jesus, fulfilling your duties and obligations by everything you say and do. Attend the weekend liturgy and receive Holy Communion every week as a family.

Whatever you do for the least one of these brothers and sisters of mine, you do for me.

-Rev. Michael Carmody, Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena

This year we are happy to present a Religious Education Program, which has been prepared based on Archdiocesan guidelines, Parish guidelines and publisher tools. The purpose of this program is to familiarize you and your family with our expectations of a growing catholic. It is our hope we will enhance your Catholic knowledge and involvement in religious education.

-Ruth Yañez, Director of Religious Education

Board of Education Members: Mrs. Carla Stevens , President, Mr. Rick Nicholson, Mrs. Janie Hammers, Mr. Ray Leger, Mrs. Katrina Chance, Jane Wattss, Jim Buechele

Religious Education (CCE):
Registration is open during the month of August. In order to register a child, Parents must be registered members of St. Catherine of Siena. Census forms can be obtained at our office, during regular business hours, or by contacting Cecilia Romero at 713-467-8170 or via e-mail at stcat7433@sbcglobal.net.

CCE Registration Forms are available in our office from Monday to Thursday from 9:00-4:00 P.M. or via e-mail ruth.yanez.dre@sbcglobal.net. Completed forms, registration money, and copy of baptismal certificate (certificate needed if not baptized at St. Catherine of Siena), will be accepted during the regular business hours or by mail. You will be notified if all proper documentation has been received. Incomplete forms will not be processed.

Fees:

	During May-Aug: $30 for one child $60 for two children $90 for three or more children
	Late Registration starting Sep 9^st: $40 for one child $70 for two children $100 for three or more children

No charge for teachers, team teachers, and full time aides. *Make all checks payable to St. Catherine of Siena*

CCE 2008 - 2009 Calendar
August	January
10 - Board Meeting w/ Catechists	4 - CCE
17 - Parents Meeting/Open House	11 - CCE
September	18 - CCE
7 - First Day of CCE	25 - CCE
14 - CCE	February
21 - CCE	1 - CCE
28 - CCE	8 - CCE
October	15 - CCE
5 - CCE	22 - CCE
12 - CCE	March
19 - CCE	1 - Generations of Faith
26 - CCE	8 - CCE – Lent Lesson
November	15 - CCE
2 – Pumpkin contest / Generations of Faith	22 - CCE
9 - CCE	29 - CCE
16 - CCE	April
23 - CCE - Advent lesson	5 - CCE
30 –No CCE class Thanksgiving	12 – No CCE
December	19 - CCE – Easter lesson
7 - CCE	26 - CCE
14 - CCE - Christmas lesson	May
21-28 – No CCE Class	3 - CCE
	10 - CCE
	17– Last Day of CCE/Party
	June
	15-19 - VBS

We need Volunteers!

Catechist Opportunities

	Share your talents, wisdom and faith with the children and youth of St. Catherine of Siena.
	On-going formation in theology, scripture, morality and catechetical skills at different learning centers for new and continuing teachers.
	Contact the Religious Education office and offer your time and dedication.
	All new volunteers having regular contact with children or youth are required to complete an Application for Volunteer Service, attend a three-hour Virtus program “Protecting God’s Children” and successfully complete a background clearance. For more information contact the office at ruth.yanez.dre@sbcglobal.net.

Aides In The Religious Education Program

	Be an aide to the teachers.
	Server as hall monitor during the classes.

Class Program Schedules

Pre Kinder – High school CCE:

	Sunday mornings from 9:45-11:00 masses.
	All students registered for CCE must attend Mass with their families.
	Must be class age by September 1.

First Penance and Eucharist:

Please call DRE for Schedule

RCIA for Children:

Please call DRE for schedule, all year program.

Confirmation:

	Students must be at least in 11^th grade, attended CCE and exhibit an active faith life and knowledge of the Church.
	Classes are offered twice a month on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Classes will begin on October 11, 2007.

Post Confirmation:

First Thursdays 6:30pm, program starts October 4, 2007 (subject to change)

Bible-Study classes

TBA

Youth Group

Youth Group Web Page: http://stcatherineyouthgroup.googlepages.com/

Third Thursdays at 6:30pm, program starts September 20, 2007 (subject to change)

Youth who meet to learn more about our Catholic Faith, community service, bible study and fun recreational activities (movies, games, retreats etc).

To be a member of the Youth Group you must:

	Be in 7^th – 12^th grade
	Attend CCE classes on Sundays