Contents (click on topic)

Events
General Information and Schedule
Curriculum
Sacramental Information
Family Faith Sharing
Genesis
Registration
Gospel Champions
Other Programs
Become a Catechist

Events

Living Rosary – The 3rd grade students will present the Living Rosary on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 12:30pm.  All are invited to join us.

Living Stations – Please join us as the 6th grade students will perform the “Living Stations of the Cross” on:

Palm Sunday, April 1st at 3:00pm
and
Good Friday, April 6th at noon

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Corpus Christi Religious Education
Grades Preschool – 6

Corpus Christi offers Faith Formation for students age four through sixth grade.  All classes are one hour long.  Grades one through six begin class with “Breaking Open the Word”.  Classes are offered at the following days and times:  (Classes begin in September and run through April.)

         Preschool – Kindergarten:
         Sunday (during Mass)                      9:00-10:00am or
                                                              11:00am-12:00pm

         Grades 1-6:
         Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday      3:30-4:30pm or
                                                              4:45-5:45pm
         Sunday                                          8:00-9:00am

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Curriculum:

The curriculum for Preschool/Kindergarten, Grade 4 and Grade 5 is lectionary based.  (Each week’s lesson is based on the Sunday’s readings.)  Grades 1 and 3 will focus on our Catholic Faith Traditions.  Grade 2 will focus on sacramental preparation to celebrate First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.  Grade 6 will use the Bible as a text and learn from both the Old and New Testaments.

In addition to the curriculum, each grade level will focus on the following:
         Preschool/Kindergarten:     Sign of the Cross, “Glory Be”, “Our Father”
          Grade 1:                            “Our Father”, “Hail Mary”, “Glory Be”
          Grade 2:                            Mass parts and responses
          Grade 3:                            “Apostles’ Creed” / The Rosary
          Grade 4:                            Ten Commandments / The Beatitudes
          Grade 5:                            The Seven Sacraments
          Grade 6:                            Living Stations of the Cross

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Sacramental Information:

Second grade students will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the fall. The text used for Sacramental preparation is “We Believe and Celebrate: First Reconciliation” (published by Sadlier).

The Sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated in the spring. The text for preparation to celebrate First Eucharist is "We Believe and Celebrate: First Communion" (published by Sadlier).

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Family Faith Sharing

Family Faith Sharing is a lectionary-based program in which families work together at home.  Materials are provided, as well as, supplemental information to help students grow in their faith.  Parents are asked to attend four meetings each year.  This program is offered for students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6.

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Genesis

The Genesis program is offered for students older than first grade who have received no previous faith formation.  Genesis is a two-year program.  The first year provides the students with a faith background: prayers, the Sacraments, the Mass, and Bible stories.  Students in the second year of the program will prepare for and celebrate First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.  The Genesis program currently meets on Sundays from 10:00-11:00am.

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Registration

Registration for Religious Education/Youth Ministry classes is held in late Spring. Registrations will be available online at that time. Classes are filled on a first-come, first served basis.

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Gospel Champions

Here’s something new for the youth of our parish - video games based on the Gospel! Corpus Christi has purchased a subscription to a new computer game called “Gospel Champions” published by 3rd Day Games and Silver Burdett Ginn. Each month our children will be able to download a new game based on a Gospel from that month! Just click on the link below:

www.gospelchampions.com/game.asp

Our Access Code is: q7L-xrp-g3a

Check out the new games monthly! There are three levels so that kids of all ages will be able to enjoy the games! Have fun!

Other Programs

Corpus Christian Camp:  Corpus Christian Camp is a summer event for children ages 3-10. The children attend three hours each day for one week. Camp is a faith based experience featuring games, crafts, music, snacks and more. Watch for additional information!

Little Peoples’ Church:   Little Peoples’ Church is held during the summer months for children ages 3-6. Children will experience Gospel centered crafts, stories, videos, and more during the 9am and 11am Masses. There is no cost or registration necessary for this program.

St. Nick at Noon – St. Nick at Noon is a yearly event held in December.  Children ages 3-10 are invited to attend.  Children enjoy videos, crafts, snacks, and more.

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Become a Catechist

The word “catechist” comes from the Greek word, katechein, which means “to echo”.  A catechist gives of his or her time and talent to share his/her faith with the youth of our parish.  The catechist supports the efforts of the parents, as well as, reinforces the Gospel message, and Sacraments celebrated by the parish.

Contact the RE office (cceducation@sbcglobal.net or call 483-4222) for more information about serving your parish as a catechist.

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