Updated: August 2022
DECLARATION ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION GRAVISSIMUM EDUCATIONIS
Program Overview
At Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, faith formation classes are encouraged for all children in first grade through high school who attend non-Catholic schools. Please use the information contained on this website for further details about class schedules, curriculum, and Sacrament preparation.
Contact: Office of Religious Education
703.759.3530
stcatherinesreoffice@gmail.com
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The CCD program begins Monday evening, September 12, 2022
2022-2023 Classes:
Grades 1-7 will be using the Faith & Life On-line Program supplemented with in-person cluster meetings (see clusters and schedule below) on Monday nights from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm in the parish hall.
Grade 8 will meet in person Mondays from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm in the Padre Pio Meeting Room underneath the Rectory.
September 12 & 26 (September 19 - No Meeting - Confirmation Mass)
October 3, 17, 24
November 7, 14, 28 (Thanksgiving 11/24/22)
December 5, 12,19 (Christmas on Sunday)
January 9, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 17, 24 (Easter Sunday: 04/9/23 – No Class on the 3rd or 10th)
May 1, 8, 15
High School Apologetics Course will be meeting in person for the spring session starting Monday, January 23, 2023. See High School Options tab for more information.
Clusters and Schedules
Cluster 1: Grades 1, 2, & 3
Cluster 2: Grades 4 & 5
Cluster 3: Grades 6 & 7
Cluster Schedule:
Meet at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall: Decade of the Rosary – led by a catechist
6:10 pm to 6:30 pm: Priest (or catechist) gives a catechetical talk in church.
6:30 pm to 6:45 pm: Socialization in Parish Hall
(Priest hears Confessions until 7 pm or longer if required.)
6:50 pm to 7:15 pm: Catechist gives a catechetical talk in Parish Hall.
Cluster Meeting Dates:
Clusters 1, 2, & 3 (All Grades and Parent(s) meet on Monday, September 12th, 2022 for a kick-off meeting from 6:00pm - 7:15pm.
Cluster 1: Grades 1, 2 & 3 Cluster 2: Grades 4 & 5 Cluster 3: Grades 6 & 7
September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022
September 19, 2022 September 26, 2022 October 3, 2022
October 17, 2022 October 24, 2022 November 7, 2022
November 14, 2022 November 21, 2022 November 28, 2022
December 5, 2022 December 12, 2022 December 19, 2022
January 9, 2023 January 23, 2023 January 30, 2023
February 6, 2023 February 13, 2023 February 27, 2023
March 6, 2023 March 13, 2023 March 20, 2023
March 27, 2023 April 17, 2023 April 24, 2023
May 1, 2023 May 8, 2023 May 15, 2023
First Holy Communion 2023
There will be two special meetings held throughout the year:
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 (Parents Only) - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 (First Penance Parent/Child Mtg.) - 6:00pm-7:00pm
First Penance: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 9am following the 8:30am Mass
First Holy Communion Practice: Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
First Holy Communion: Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 12:00 Mass.
More information and the registration form can be found in the First Penance and First Holy Communion Tab on the website.
Click here for CCD Registration
Click here to Register as a Volunteer Catechist
Forms required for First Holy Communion:
1. Baptism certificate (from your records)
2. Click here for First Holy Communion Data Form
Forms required for Confirmation 2023:
1. Baptism certificate (from your records)
2. Click here for Confirmation Data Form Fall of 2023
3. Click here for the Sponsor Data Form
4. Confirmation_Sponsor_Eligibility_Certificate.pdf
