Updated: September, 2026
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 14, 2026
2026-2027 Classes:
Grades 1-6 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.
Grades 7 and 8 will meet in person each Monday from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm in Padre Pio Hall (basement of the rectory).
September 14, 21 (No class 9/28 Confirmation Mass)
October 5, 19, 26 (No Class 10/12 Columbus Day)
November 9, 16, 23, 30 (No Class 10/2 FFX Holiday)(All Souls Day)
December 7, 14 (No Class on 12/21 and 12/28 Christmas Break)
January 4, 11, 25 (No Class 1/18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
February 1, 8, 22 (No Class 2/15 President’s Day)
March 1, 8, 15 (No Classes 3/22 and 3/29 Easter Breaks)
April 5, 12, 26 (No Class 4/19 FFX Holiday)
May 3, 10, 17, 24
Clusters and Schedules
Cluster 1: Grades 1 and 2
Cluster 2: Grades 3 and 4
Cluster 3: Grades 5 and 6
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 or program.
6:30 pm to 6:45 pm: Socialization in Parish Hall
(When available priest hears Confessions until 7pm or longer if required.)
6:50 pm to 7:15 pm: Catechist provides catechetical talk or program in Parish Hall.
Cluster Meeting Dates:
Clusters 1, 2, & 3 and Grades 7 and 8 (All Grades) meet on Monday, September 14, 2026 for a kick-off meeting from 6:00pm - 7:15pm and again on October 5th for the Parish Rosary.
Cluster 1: Grades 1 & 2 Cluster 2: Grades 3 & 4 Cluster 3: Grades 5 & 6
September 21, 2026
October 5, 2026, (ALL Clusters) for Parish Rosary 6pm, followed by pizza dinner!
October 19, 2026 October 26, 2026
November 9,2026 November 16, 2026 November 23, 2026
November 30, 2026 December 7, 2026 Decemmber 14, 2026
January 4, 2027 January 11, 2027 January, 26, 2027
February 8, 2027 February 22, 2027 March 1, 2027
March 8, 2027 March 15, 2027 April 5, 2027
April 12, 2027 April 26, 2027 May 3, 2027
May 10, 2027 May 17, 2027 May 24, 2027
Penance and First Holy Communion 2027
There will be two special meetings held for Parents of First Communicants
Wednesday, February 4, 2027 (Parents Only) 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday, March 11, 2027 (1st Penance Parent/Child Meeting) 6:00pm -7:00pm
First Penance: Saturday, March 13, 2027 at 9 am following the 8:30 am Mass
First Holy Communion Practice: Thursday, May 14, 2027 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
First Holy Communion: Sunday, May 16, 2027 at 12:00 Noon Mass.
May 30th is the Feast of Corpus Christi. A Eucharistic Procession will follow the noon Mass and first communicants are encouraged to attend in their First Communion attire to participate in the procession, placing roses along the path of our beloved Lord and Savior.
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 (This would be from your records. If baptised at St. Catherine's please do not assume the rectory office has a copy of your child's original certificate. Original baptismal certificates are not kept by the parish)
2. Click here for First Holy Communion Data Form 2027
Forms required for Confirmation 2027:
1. Baptism certificate (from your records)
2. Click here for Confirmation Data Form Fall of 2027
3. Click here for the Sponsor Data Form
4. Confirmation_Sponsor_Eligibility_Certificate.pdf