Updated: September, 2024
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 23, 2024
2024-2025 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 Padre Pio Hall (basement of the rectory).
September 30
October 7, 21, 28 (No Class 10/14 Columbus Day)
November 4, 18, 25, (No Class 11/11 FFX Holiday)
December 2, 9, 16 (No Class on 12/23 and 12/30 Christmas Break)
January 6, 13, 27 (No Class 1/20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
February 3, 10, 24 (No Class 2/17 President’s Day)
March 3, 10, 17, 24 (No Class 3/31 FFX Holiday)
April 7, 28 (No Class 4/14 and 4/21 Easter Breaks)
May 5, 12
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:
Cluster Meeting Dates:
Clusters 1, 2, & 3 (All Grades) meet on Monday, September 23rd, 2024 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 23, 2024 September 23, 2024 September 23, 2024
September 30, 2024 October 7, 2024 October 21, 2024
October 28, 2024 November 18, 2024 November 25, 2024
December 2, 2024 December 9, 2024 December 16, 2024
January 13, 2025 January 27, 2025 February 3, 2025
February 10, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 3, 2025
Penance and First Holy Communion 2025
There will be two special meetings held for Parents of First Communicants
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (Parents Only) 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (1st Penance Parent/Child Meeting) 6:00pm -7:00pm
First Penance: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9 am following the 8:30 am Mass
First Holy Communion Practice: Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
First Holy Communion: Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 12:00 mass.
More information and the registration form can be found in the First Penance and First Holy Communion Tab on the parish 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 2024
Forms required for Confirmation 2025:
1. Baptism certificate (from your records)
2. Click here for Confirmation Data Form Fall of 2025
3. Click here for the Sponsor Data Form
4. Confirmation_Sponsor_Eligibility_Certificate.pdf