CCD Registration will be underway this weekend before and after all masses! Also, look out for registration information in the upcoming bulletin
This year proves to be an excellent one for the CCD program! Remember that St. Mary's is one of the only parishes in the Diocese with CCD still on Sunday. Speaking with parents on a regular basis who attend churches elsewhere in the Diocese, I know how most parents feel about CCD on weeknights. (Most don't like it since it creates complications with work schedules, school, homework, and afterschool activities.) So what we have at St. Mary's--timing alone--is something very valuable. Children are able to learn about the Lord in a special way on the Sabbath Day, without the pressure and running around that happens during the week, and with Mass. More than that, St. Mary's CCD begins with Rosary prayers in the church, all together. I know of no other CCD program that does that anywhere else in the Diocese. It is a blessing to be able to do that. It is our small size--so often a strength rather than a liability--that enables our CCD community to pray together. Finally, St. Mary's uses the Faith and Life book series, which is solidly Catholic. So you never have to worry about St. Mary's using some flaky text or program.
If you would like any further information on CCD you may speak with Fran or Mike. Or, feel free to email us: info@savestmarys.net or contact the rectory. If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity or donating towards the CCD expenses (in addition to fingerprinting expenses teachers will incur, they also would like to take field trips to shrines this year), you may email us or call the rectory as well. Any help is greatly appreciated.
God bless you!
This year proves to be an excellent one for the CCD program! Remember that St. Mary's is one of the only parishes in the Diocese with CCD still on Sunday. Speaking with parents on a regular basis who attend churches elsewhere in the Diocese, I know how most parents feel about CCD on weeknights. (Most don't like it since it creates complications with work schedules, school, homework, and afterschool activities.) So what we have at St. Mary's--timing alone--is something very valuable. Children are able to learn about the Lord in a special way on the Sabbath Day, without the pressure and running around that happens during the week, and with Mass. More than that, St. Mary's CCD begins with Rosary prayers in the church, all together. I know of no other CCD program that does that anywhere else in the Diocese. It is a blessing to be able to do that. It is our small size--so often a strength rather than a liability--that enables our CCD community to pray together. Finally, St. Mary's uses the Faith and Life book series, which is solidly Catholic. So you never have to worry about St. Mary's using some flaky text or program.
If you would like any further information on CCD you may speak with Fran or Mike. Or, feel free to email us: info@savestmarys.net or contact the rectory. If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity or donating towards the CCD expenses (in addition to fingerprinting expenses teachers will incur, they also would like to take field trips to shrines this year), you may email us or call the rectory as well. Any help is greatly appreciated.
God bless you!