K - 8 & Confirmation
(Kindergarten through eighth grade)
C.C.E. Program
2010 – 2011 CCE HANDBOOK & REGISTRATION FORMS COMING AUGUST 16, 2010
Refer to the CCE Handbook for additional information about CCE including a class schedule and all policies.
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Carla Lewton- Associate Director Faith Formation - Middle School , Confirmation , RCIA for Children
carlal@stmartha.com - 281-358-1959, ext. 213
Helen Seidel- Associate Director Faith Formation - Elementary, First Reconciliation, First Communion
helens@stmartha.com 281-358-1959, ext. 214
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REGISTRATION For CCE
C.C.E Registration will begin August 16th, 2010 in the Faith Formation Office during office hours. Registration will also take place after all Masses on the weekend of August 28th & 29th during Ministry Fair weekend. On-time registration will continue until September 3rd in the Faith Formation Office.
REGISTRATION FEE
St. Martha Parishionerswith students in grades K-8, a registration fee of $60 for one child and $30 for each additional child is to be paid at the time of registration. For high school students, the fee is $50 per student Any family who has difficulty regarding the registration fee is encouraged to speak with the Faith Formation Directors so that other arrangements can be made.
Out of Parish Familieswith students in grades K-12, a registration fee of $75 for each child is to be paid at the time of registration.
SESSIONS
Elementary (K – 5) Sunday, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Middle School (6 – 8) Sunday, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
CCE in Spanish Monday 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
LifeTeen (9 – 12) Sunday, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.
Elementary Sacrament Information
Parents play a vital role in the preparation of their children for the celebration of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. In addition to their weekly C.C.E. classes, children in the second grade or above will have the option of entering our sacramental preparation program. Parents are required to attend an initial meeting for each sacrament. At that time, you will receive a calendar of preparation meeting dates.
A $20 fee will be collected at each of these meetings to cover the cost of books and materials. Requirements to enter the sacramental program are:
· The child must be in the second grade or above.
· The child must be baptized. **
· The child must have attended one previous year of Faith Formation. ( C.C.E or Catholic School)
· The child must be currently enrolled in C.C.E or Catholic School with 75% attendance or greater.
· Parents are willing to attend meetings and assist their child in the preparation process.
* The family has made a commitment to attend Catholic Mass on Sunday.
**If your child has not been baptized, call Carla Lewton, 281-358-1959, x213 for questions about sacraments.
Initial Elementary Sacrament Parent Meetings
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1st Reconciliation (Confession) Meeting (Attend one) Sunday, October 17 at 2 PM in the Borski Room OR Tuesday, October 19 at 11 AM in the Church Or Wednesday, October 20 at 7 PM in the FLC |
1st Eucharist (Communion) Meeting (Attend one) Wednesday, March 2at 7 PM in the FLC OR Sunday, March 6 at 2 PM in the FLC Or Thursday, March 10 at 11 a.m. in the Church |
Sacraments for Students 6th Grade and older contact Carla Lewton at 281-358-1959 x 213 for further information.
Confirmation
“Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his action, his gifts, and his bidding – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. To this end catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community. The latter bears special responsibility for the preparation of the confirmands.” (CCC #1309)
Just as all sacraments are an opportunity to encounter Christ, so the sacrament of Confirmation, celebrated here in our diocese during the adolescent years, is an opportunity for the youth of our parish to renew their baptismal call, receive the strengthening of the Holy Spirit in their lives, and be ready to more fully enter into their mission as active witnesses for Christ. Confirmation is not to be understood as a graduation from faith formation but as the next step in continuing lifelong spiritual growth. The diocesan guidelines state that the greatest fruit of the sacrament is realized in those who strive to live in faithful communion with Christ as an active member of the local Church.
Requirements for Confirmation at St Martha include the following:
· Candidate is in the tenth grade or above
· Candidate has been baptized
· Candidate has completed at least one year of catechesis prior to the direct preparation for the sacrament – this can be one year of LifeTeen or one year at a Catholic high school
A meeting for students and their parents will be held on Wednesday, September 8th @ 7:00 PM in the FLC. Students will then have the opportunity to sign up for direct preparation for Confirmation. During this year of preparation, students will be asked to:
· Complete an initial interview before classes begin
· Complete at least 12 hours of service
· Attend 14 mandatory Confirmation sessions (these will be held either Tuesday night from 7:15 – 8:30 or Wednesday night from 7:15 – 8:30) beginning in October.
· Research a saint of their choice and turn in a one page report by November
· Attend a retreat
· Complete a final interview before Confirmation
If you have any questions, you can contact Carla Lewton @ (281) 358-1959, x213 or email carlal@stmartha.com