Religious Education

**CCD TEACHER MEETING** – Faculty meeting for all CCD Teachers at St. Therese in the Church Hall on Sunday, August 18^th at  6:00 PM.

CCD REGISTRATION FORMS – Are in the Main Vestibule. This year we are joining with St. Therese’s Church. Registration forms can be found in the vestibule of the Church.  Please register your child/children as soon as possible so that books and other materials can be ordered.

ATTENTION PARENTS of STUDENTS of the RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM of St. Francis of Assisi Parish: A Diocesan Form: A STUDENT RELEASE, WAIVER of LIABILITY and INDEMNITY AGREEMENT must be signed by a Parent/Guardian before the child/children can begin to attend classes.

Please Note: Sacramental preparation and celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist is to be parish based and family inclusive. It is presumed that candidates and their parents participate weekly at Sunday Mass at their parish. Parish based sacramental preparation is in addition to education in the Catholic school, parish religious education program or home schooling.

First Reconciliation – Children preparing for this Sacrament are usually in second grade or above. They also should have an elemental awareness of sin and Christ’s forgiveness through the Sacrament of Penance. Students who are attending Catholic School are required to attend Religious Education Classes for sacramental preparation.

First Communion – Children preparing for this Sacrament are usually in second grade or above. They should also be able to distinguish between ordinary bread and the Eucharist. Students who are attending Catholic School are required to attend Religious Education Classes for sacramental preparation.

If you have or are a student attending Bishop McCort Catholic School – please contact the Parish Office in order to ensure that you can be made aware of the retreats, etc. required for Confirmation. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Confirmation – Candidates for Confirmation must be in ninth grade or above.