Religious Education
Mission:
To educate and strengthen our youth in the Catholic Faith
To experience the living presence of God through Liturgy and the Sacraments
To learn to value both Scripture and Tradition
The Holy Cross Religious Education Program supports the faith journey of our parish children as they learn to identify more closely with both the Catholic Faith and the Catholic community by participating in weekly religious education classes, special activities, and sacramental preparation. The objective of the program is that all students experience Jesus in their lives so that they may live, and bear witness to, the Gospel message. The success of the program depends on the involvement and active support of the entire parish community through prayer, service as volunteer teachers, and participating in special program events, and as role models in the faith formation process.
While many of the volunteers to this Religious Education Mission make a significant commitment of their time to teach weekly classes, there are opportunities for parishioner involvement in a much more limited role. There are opportunities to assist with the preparation of particular events and activities.
VOLUNTEERS
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Religious Education Teachers
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Substitute Religious Education Teachers
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Administrative help with the Religious Education program
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Volunteers to aid at special events
Any parishioner who would like to know more about opportunities to participate in this mission may call 796-7675 [Extension 121].
Members of the Religious Education Committee take great satisfaction in watching families and children grow in their faith.
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CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE
2012
JANUARY 8, 2011 7:00 pm, Meeting - Confirmandi and parents - meeting room.
JANUARY 22, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass.
JANUARY 30, 2012 New Spirit Retreat - Holy Cross Gym, pizza for dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FEBRUARY 5, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass. SPONSOR FORMS DUE
MARCH 4, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass.
MARCH 18, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass. BAPTISM CERTIFICATES DUE
APRIL 1, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass.
APRIL 22, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass. GUEST SPEAKER (MRS. MAUREEN DIGAN)
MAY 6, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass. CONFIRMATION NAME DUE - MUST BE A SAINT'S NAME - PAPER ON SAINT DUE
MAY 20, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass.
JUNE 3, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass.
SEPT. 9, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass.
SEPT. 23, 2012 Meeting 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm, followed by 6:00 pm Mass.(Reconciliation service to be announced.)
OCT. 12 REHEARSAL FOR CONFIRMATION
OCT. 13 DATE FOR CONFIRMATION (4:00 PM MASS.)
THIS SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND MAY CHANGE, IF SO YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) TEACHERS AND SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS ARE NEEDED! We are in need of volunteer Catechists and substitutes for our Religious Education Program. If you would like to help in the Faith formation of our youngsters, please give
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Click on this link to access the current First Eucharist Calender, 2011-2012
First Eucharist Calendar: 2011 - 2012