Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)
Gospel for All Ages
Gospel for All Ages Newsletter
October 14, 2018
Read. Reflect. Respond.
New Altar Server Training 2018
Calling all children who would like to become altar servers!
Join us as we train all students in grades 4-12 on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Contact Jennifer Quinlan to reserve your training spot at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
SPARK! (Elementary CCD) Along with the Celebration of Mass
Classes begin:
| Sundays | 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. with the celebration of Mass | September 9, 2018 - April 28, 2019 | Cafeteria | K - 4th Grade |
IGNITE! (Junior High CCD) Along with the Celebration of Mass
A Junior High Catechist teaches students in grades 5 - 8 from St. Charles Parish who attend local public schools. To Volunteer call the Religious Education office.
Classes begin:
| Sundays | 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. with the celebration of Mass | September 9, 2018 - April 28, 2019 | School | 5th - 8th Grade |
JAM ~ Jesus and Me
Liturgy of the Word for Children is a celebration of God’s Word for young children grades K-4, to help them understand the Sunday Scripture on their level. To offer your help please call the Religious Education Office.
| 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Masses | St. Matthew Room | September 2018 – May 2019 |
| Contact | Religious Education Office 330-758-8063 |
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Sacrament Preparation
Any changes to the dates and times listed below will be announced in the bulletin. For information, call the Religious Education Office.
First Reconciliation
| Parent Meetings: | 6:00 p.m. | St. Matthew Room | Monday, September 24, 2018 |
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| Parent Meetings: | 12:00 p.m. | St. Matthew Room | Tuesday, September 25, 2018 |
| Reconciliation: | 7:00 p.m. | Church | Wednesday, November 7, 2018 |
First Eucharist
| Parent Meetings: | 6:00 p.m. | St. Matthew Room | Monday, March 4, 2019 |
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| Parent Meetings: | Noon | St. Matthew Room | Tuesday, March 5, 2019 |
| School/First Eucharist Retreat: | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Church/Hall | Monday, April 29, 2019 |
| CCD/First Eucharist Retreat: | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Church/Hall | Saturday, April 27, 2019 |
| CCD/First Eucharist Practice: | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Church | Wednesday, May 1, 2019 |
| School/First Eucharist Celebration: | 10:00 a.m. | Church | Saturday, May 4, 2019 |
| CCD/First Eucharist Celebration: | 1:00 p.m. | Church | Saturday, May 4, 2019 |
Confirmation
| Parent Meetings: | 10:00 a.m. | St. Charles School Gym | Sunday, September 16, 2018 |
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| Parent Meetings: | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | St. Matthew Room | Monday, September 17, 2018 |
| Confirmation Prep (CCD): | 10:00 - 10:55 a.m. | School | Sundays, September 9, 2018 – April 28, 2019 |
| Confirmation Prep/Retreat (School) | Friday, February 8, 2019 | ||
| Confirmation Retreat (CCD): | Noon – 5:00 p.m. | St. Matthew/Mark Rooms/Church | Saturday, February 9, 2019 |
| CCD/Confirmation: | 10:00 a.m. | Church | Saturday, February 23, 2019 |
| School/Confirmation: | 1:00 p.m. | Church | Saturday, February 23, 2019 |
| Service Opportunities: | TBA |
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School, a shared ministry with Westminster Presbyterian Church, and Bethel Lutheran is an annual five-day program conducted for children ages four through ten that combines music, games, and bible stories. To volunteer your time and talent, or to register your child, call the Religious Education Office.
| Contact | Religious Education Office 330-758-8063 |
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CCD Catechist
CCD Catechists teach religion on a regular basis to students Primary Grades K – 4, or Junior High Grades 5 – 8, from the public schools who attend St. Charles Parish.
| Contact | Religious Education Office 330-758-8063 |
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CCD Volunteers
CCD Volunteers provide assistance in the area of classroom aides, office helpers, crossing guards, etc. All volunteers will attend a formation session to be in compliance with the Diocesan Childhood Protection Policy. To offer your services call the Office of Religious Education.
| Contact | Religious Education Office 330-758-8063 |
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