St. Michael's Church

SAINT MICHAEL'S CCD:

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine

The Office of Religious Education of St. Michael's Church will enable people to grow in the knowledge og God through increased understanding of the Bible and basic techings of the Roman Catholic Church, to respond to God's love expressed through Jesus Christ by meaningful participation in the sacraments, and to grow in fellowship and discipleship as they are encouraaged to discover and use their spiritual gifts in the service of one another and the world.

 Formal instuctions for baptized children at St. Michael's at the same age when children ordinarily begin school.

The success of the progarm depends on the cooperation of the parents, children, and volunteer teachers and administrators.

Volunteers provide approximately 24 hours of instruction during the academic year. ( September thru March)

Parents are expected to reinforce learning at home, primarily by reviewing the lessons with the children, practicng prayers etc.

Children are expected to cooperate with the learning process by regular attendance, preparation, and appropriate behavior.

Registration forms are completed each year so that records are accurate.

Classes are available for children in grades 1-7.

First Penance and First Eucharist are ordinarily celebrated in Grade 2.

Confirmation is ordinarily celebrated in Grade 8.

Parents make sure you are making a  commitment to your  child’s religious  education.  Children are expected to be present at each class session.

If your child is ill or will be absent for another reason please notify the teacher or myself;  they will be required to make up any work  that they have missed.   If a child is out more then 5 times in a semester you will be asked to go on Home Study. 

Children are expected to be prepared for class each week with their books and writing implements. Please check your child's folder each week for any information that may be from the teacher or myself. It should be all of our hopes that religious education be a top priority in the lives of our children since they are the future of our Catholic faith.

I would like to thank all of our 4^th graders and their families who attended their Family Mass last week. Each one of our 4^th graders received a New American Bible to be able to use in class.  Thank you to Esterina Lione, Maria Holzer, Jim Jaehnig and Deacon Somma. Our next Family Mass will be for our First Graders on Sunday, February 12^th at 10am. Reminders will be sent home.

Attention all 2011/2012 Confirmation Students and Parents:

Your 7^th grade Rite of Enrollment Mass will be held on Saturday, February 18^th at the 7:30pm Mass.

This is a very special presentation for our 7^th graders. At this Mass you will be introduced to the parish and we will ask the congregation to pray for our students while they are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Fall.  All students please report to the back of the Church promptly at 7:15pm to sign in. Mass starts promptly at 7:30. You will sit together with your family in the front pews with the bows. Reminders have been sent out.

Attention all Home Study Students and Parents:

You should have taken your midterm by now and handed it in. If you have not, please call the office.  Please continue your studies and your final will be administered in April.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Patty 732-483-0360 ext 10.

Snow Closing Procedure:

In case of bad weather and cancellation of CCD classes, you can listen to 92.7 FM or 94.3 FM, or go on the web at 943thepoint.com or go on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stmichaelwestend

There will also be a message on the religious education voice mail on Tuesday by 2pm or Sunday by 9am 732-483-0360 ext.10.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is ONLY for parishioners of St. Michael's Church

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

You must set time aside each week to complete your chapters and activity book. This will ensure that your child will not fall behind. Please give your child any assistance they need.

If your child has a problem with one of the activities in his/her activity book just tell them to skip over it and mark it with an X so that I know they did not understand it.

You are given a code number at the top of this letter please keep it handy. IF YOU ARE WORKING ONLINE you will need your code so that our home study coordinator can identify each student. You just click on your grade and follow the directions it’s that easy!

There are approximately 14 weeks in the fall semester ending in December. At that time your midterm will be on the computer for you to take. If you are not working on the computer it will be mailed to your home and you will return it back.

Please also go over your grade requirements they are enclosed or on the computer.

At the end of the semester in April your final will be on the computer or mailed. Please make sure that you keep your activity book up to date, IT MUST BE TURNED IN AT THE END OF THE YEAR IN ORDER TO ADVANCE TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

If you have any questions or concerns during the year please do not hesitate to call me at 483-0360 ext. 10. Please keep this cover letter to answer some of your questions.

Sincerely, 

Patty Chavez

Religious Education Coordinator

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