Updated: November 2021
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 13, 2021
2021-2022 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 church.
Grade 8 will meet in person Mondays from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm in Padre Pio Hall.
September 13 & 20 (September 27 - No Meeting - Confirmation Mass)
October 4, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 29 (Thanksgiving 11.25.21)
December 6, 13,20 (Christmas on Saturday)
January 10, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 25 (Easter Sunday: 04.17.22)
May 2, 9, 16
High School Apologetics Course will be meeting in person starting Monday, October 18, 2021. See High School Options tab for more information.
Clusters:
Grades 1, 2, & 3
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 6 & 7
Cluster Schedule:
Meet at 6:00 pm in the church: 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) meet on Monday, September 13th, 2021 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 13, 2021 Septembr 13, 2021 September 13, 2021
October 18, 2021 September 20, 2021 October 4, 2021
November 8, 2021 October 25, 2021 November 1, 2021
December 6, 2021 November 15, 2021 November 29, 2021
January 10, 2022 December 13, 2021 December 20, 2021
February 7, 2022 January 24, 2022 January 31, 2022
March 7, 2022 February 14, 2022 February 28, 2022
March 28, 2022 March 14, 2022 March 21, 2022
May 2, 2022 April 4, 2022 April 25, 2022
May 9, 2022 May 16, 2022
First Holy Communion 2022:
There will be two special meetings held throughout the year:
Monday, February 7, 2022 - 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 (First Penance Parent/Child Meeting) - 6:00pm-7:00pm
First Penance: Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 9 am
First Holy Communion Practice: Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
First Holy Communion: Sunday, May 15, 2022 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 2022:
1. Baptism certificate (from your records)
2. Click here for Confirmation Data Form 2022
3. Click here for the Sponsor Data Form