Catechism Program

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1 Catechism Program OFFICE HOURS CATECHETICAL YEAR SCHEDULE (October to May): Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday Friday Saturday SUMMER SCHEDULE: 9:00 am 11:30 am and 5:30 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 am 11:30 am and 3:00 pm 6:00 pm OFFICE CLOSED 9:00 am 1:00 pm June & September: Tuesday Thursday: 9:00 am 11:30 am, 5:30 7:00 pm Friday: OFFICE CLOSED Saturday: 9:00 am 12:00 p.m. July: CCD Office closed for registration during Summer Oratory Program August: CCD Office closed. PHONE: (408) CCD Program managed by: SISTERS SERVANTS OF THE LORD AND THE VIRGIN OF MATARA (Female religious branch of the Incarnate Word - IVE)

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3 CLASS ON: ORIENTATION DAY CLASS START CLASS END Tuesday Sep. 30, 2014 May 26, 2015 Wednesday Thursday Friday Tuesday Sept. 23, :30 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Oct. 1, 2014 Oct. 2, 2014 Oct. 3, 2014 May 27, 2015 May 28, 2015 May 29, 2015 Saturday Saturday, Sep. 27, :00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. Oct. 4, 2014 May 30, 2015 Baptism/RCIY Class Saturday, Sep. 27, :00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. RCIY: Oct. 2, 2014 Baptism: Oct. 4, 2014 RCIY: May 28, 2015 Baptism: May 30, 2015 Special Needs Saturday, Sep. 27, :00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. Oct. 4, 2014 May 30, 2015 CLASS REGISTRATION PERIOD: September 2, 2014 September 25, 2014 A late fee of $10.00 will apply for registrations after 25 th September 2014.

4 REGISTRATION AND OTHER FEES Classes Registration Additional Registration (Per Child) Shirt Textbook Total Flat Rate Baptism /RCIY First Holy Communion FHC/Confirmation I Confirmation I Confirmation II Continuing Education Child Friday Night Oratory Choir Class $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Varies $ RCIY - Rite of Christian Initiation for Youth FHC - First Holy Communion Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven. Jesus [Mt. 19:14] 1 $60 if the child does not attend a regular CCD class at Our Lady of Peace. 2 $25 if the child attends a regular CCD class at Our Lady of Peace.

5 Catechism Program RCIY/RCIA Class 1 Class description: The students will be prepared to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Penance, Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Class frequency: Once a week. Duration of the class: 1 year. Requirements to pass the class: Baptism Certificate if baptized in a non-catholic Church Sunday Mass attendance 85% class attendance (26 classes out of 30) For youths in grades 7-11, at least one of the parents IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND CLASSES with them. Parents attendance will be checked and logged every class. Parents MUST ATTEND one Parent Meeting. Grade Schedule Language 7-11 Thu 6:30 pm 8:10 pm English ADULTS Thu 7:00 pm 8:45 pm English Thu 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Spanish 1 For students who are in 7 th grade or over, and are not yet baptized. RCIY - Rite of Christian Initiation for Youth RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adult

6 BAPTISM/FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 1 Class description: The students will be prepared to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Penance, and Holy Communion. Class frequency: Once a week. Duration of the class: 1 year. Requirements to pass the class: Baptism Certificate if baptized in a non-catholic Church Sunday Mass attendance 85% class attendance (26 classes out of 30) At least one of the parents IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND CLASSES with them. Parents attendance will be checked and logged every class. Parent MUST ATTEND 2 Parent Meetings - 1 for First Confession & 1 for First Holy Communion Grade Schedule Language 2-6 Sat 9:00 am 10:40 am English 1 Contact the Rectory for Baptism for infants and children under 7 years old.

7 FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Class description: The students will be prepared to receive the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion. Class frequency: Once a week. Duration of the class: 1 year. Requirements to pass the class: Baptism Certificate Sunday Mass attendance 85% class attendance (26 classes out of 30) Parent MUST ATTEND 2 Parent Meetings. Grade Schedule Language 2/3 Wed 3:45 pm 5:25 pm English Sat 9:00 am 10:40 am English Sat 11:00 am 12:40pm English 4/5/6 Wed 3:45 pm 5:25 pm English Sat 9:00 am 10:40 am English Sat 11:00 am 12:40pm English Tue 6:30 pm 8:10 pm English Thu 6:30 pm 8:10 pm English Adults Thu 7:00 pm 8:45 pm English Thu 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Spanish 1 Pre-requisites for Grades 7-11: Students must know all basic prayers by heart: Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be Test Schedule: 4:00 pm on 5 th, 12 th, and 19 th of September in Room After two failed tests, the student will be accepted to enroll but attending the CCD Prayer Class 4p.m. in Room see section in this booklet) becomes mandatory for the student until he/she passes all the prayers.

8 CONFIRMATION Class description: The students will be prepared to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Class frequency: Once a week for classes, 3 times in 2 years for retreats, and once a month for formation talk. Duration of the class: 2 years. Requirements to pass the class: Baptism Certificate Sunday Mass attendance 85% class attendance (26 classes out of 30) Must attend all three Confirmation Retreats (Saturday morning) Must attend two Formation Talks (Saturday morning) Must participate in the Rally for Life at OLOP Parent MUST ATTEND 1 Parent & Sponsor Meeting Grade Schedule Language Tue 6:30 pm 8:10 pm English Thu 6:30 pm 8:10 pm English Adults Thu 7:00 pm 8:40 pm English Thu 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Spanish 1 Pre-requisites for Grades 7-11: Students must know all basic prayers by heart: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be Act of Contrition, Apostles Creed Test Schedule: 4:00 pm on 5 th, 12 th, and 19 th of September in Room After two failed tests, the student will be accepted to enroll but attending the CCD Prayer Class 4p.m. in Room 1102) becomes mandatory for him/her until he/she passes all the prayers.

9 CONTINUOUS EDUCATION 1 Class description: The students will deepen in the knowledge of the Catholic faith. Class frequency: Once a week. Duration of the class: 1 year. Requirements to pass the class 2 : Baptism Certificate Sunday Mass attendance Grade Schedule Language K-1 Wed 3:45 pm 5:25 pm English Sat 9:00 am 10:40 am English Sat 11:00 am 12:40 pm English 3/4 Wed 3:45pm 5:25 pm English Sat 9:00 am 10:40 am English Sat 11:00 am 12:40 pm English 5/6 Wed 3:45 pm 5:25 pm English Sat 9:00 am 10:40 am English Sat 11:00 am 12:40 pm English Adults 3 Tue 7:15pm 8:45 pm English 7-12 Oratory Fri 6:00pm 8:00 pm English 1 Except for grades K & 1, only children who already had their First Communion will be accepted in this program. 2 Requirements do not apply to the adult class. 3 CFF (Catholic Faith Fellowship). This is a free adult education class offered by the Parish. Class meets in room No registration needed. For more information please call Margaret Sanchagrin (408) ext

10 SPECIAL NEEDS 1 Class description: The students will be prepared to receive the sacraments of Penance, Holy Communion, and Confirmation. The students will also deepen in their knowledge of the Catholic faith. Class frequency: Once a week. Duration of the class: 2 years, or longer based on readiness. Requirements to pass the class: Baptism Certificate Sunday Mass attendance 85% class attendance (26 classes out of 30) Grade Schedule Language Sat 11:00 am 12:40 pm English Sat 9:00 am 10:40 am English Sat 9:00 am 10:40 am English 1 For students with disabilities. 2 Class is for Confirmation II. 3 Class is for First Holy Communion/Confirmation I. 4 Class is First Holy Communion and Continuous Education for children.

11 HOMESCHOOLERS Class description: This program is open only for children that are registered in the Regina Pacis Homeschool Program. The students will be prepared to receive the sacraments of Penance, Holy Communion, and Confirmation. The students will also deepen in their knowledge of the Catholic faith. Class frequency: Weekly, at child s own pace. Duration of the class: 1 year (First Holy Communion) 2 years (Confirmation) Registration Requirements: Interview with the Pastor and approval by him Copy of the Baptism Certificate Registration at Our Lady of Peace Catechism Program General Requirements to pass the class: Sunday Mass attendance Student must pass the midterm and final exams. First Holy Communion & Confirmation I Special Requirements: Completed assignments (from the workbook) must be submitted to DRE during midterm and finals. Parent MUST ATTEND 2 First Holy Communion Parent Meetings. Confirmation II Special Requirements: Parents are to give their children weekly assignments, following OLOP curriculum. Weekly assignments have to be presented to the DRE or teacher, via or in person, for approval before it is given to the child. Completed weekly assignments have to be submitted to DRE or teacher, every week. 80% passing grades on all the assignments submitted to the DRE or the teacher. MUST ATTEND 1 Parent & Sponsor Meeting.

12 GIRLS ORATORY Class description: This class is open for girls only. This program prepares the children to become a well-balanced person of faith. The children will receive formation talks that will help deepen their prayer life and their understanding of and relationship with God. They will also learn and experience how to put love of neighbor in action by doing community service. They will also be taught how to relate and work well with one another while having fun doing arts and crafts. Class frequency: Once a week. Duration of the class: 1 year Requirements to pass the class: Sunday Mass attendance 85% class attendance (26 classes out of 30) Grade Schedule Language 1 st 4 th Friday 6:00 pm 8:00 pm English 5 th 7 th Friday 6:00 pm 8:00 pm English 8 th and up Friday 6:00 pm 8:00 pm English

13 BOYS ORATORY Class description: This class is open for boys only. This program prepares the children to become a well-balanced person of faith. The children will receive formation talks that will help deepen their prayer life and their understanding of and relationship with God. They will also learn and experience how to put love of neighbor in action by doing community service. They will also be taught how to relate and work well with one another while having fun doing arts and crafts. Class frequency: Once a week. Duration of the class: 1 year Requirements to pass the class: Sunday Mass attendance 85% class attendance (26 classes out of 30) Grade Schedule Language 1 st 4 th Friday 6:00 pm 8:00 pm English 5 th 7 th Friday 6:00 pm 8:00 pm English 8 th and up Friday 6:00 pm 8:00 pm English

14 CHOIR CLASS Class description: The students will be prepared to sing on special Masses like the First Holy Communion Mass, Christmas Mass, and other special events. They will be taught about the importance of the Liturgy in the life of the Church. The Mass will be explained to them so that they will be encouraged to participate more on it. Giving glory to God through singing will be this class primary goal. Medium of Instruction: English Class frequency: Once a week on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. ONLY Duration of the class: 1 year Requirements to be accepted in this class: Child should be between 2 nd and 8 th Grade Requirements to pass this class: Regular Sunday Mass attendance (the student will be dropped from this class if they have poor Mass attendance subject to the discretion of the teacher) 85% class attendance (26 classes out of 30)

15 PRAYER CLASS Class description: This is a mandatory remedial class for registered CCD students who are struggling on the required prayers. Medium of Instruction: Bilingual - English & Spanish Class frequency: Once a week on Fridays, 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. ONLY Duration of the class: Depends on the child s progress Requirements to be accepted in this class: Child is a student in one of the regular CCD classes 1 Requirements to pass this class: Memorization of the following prayers: o Our Father o Hail Mary o Glory Be o Act of Contrition o Apostles Creed 2 Registration Fee: $10 a month. 1 These classes are First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Continuous Education. 2 Required for those in Confirmation classes. First Holy Communion classes are not required to memorize this at the time of registration.

16 Want to live the Gospel message of living in the world but not belonging to the world? We invite you to join the IVE Third Order and be part of the Religious Family of the Incarnate Word to fulfill its mission of extending The Incarnation of Jesus Christ in all of man and in all the manifestations of man. Where Where: Our Lady of Peace Family Learning Center When: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 1 st Saturday of the month (Spanish) 2 nd Saturday of the month (English) For more info, call: Sr. Angeles (408) Your whole family is welcome to join.

17 Santa Mónica Tenemos formación espiritual para toda la familia. El grupo Santa Mónica, ofrece formación para las parejas, ofrecida por los Padres y hermanas del Instituto del Verbo Encarnado. También contamos con actividades para los niños de todas edades, (cantamos, hacemos, manualidades, los niños hablan y aprenden de Dios.). Cuándo: Sábados a las 7:00 pm Dónde: Family Learning Center Our Lady of Peace La familia que reza unida permanece unida.

18 OLOP+YA not your average Young Adult group A place for those yrs. old to grow in holiness through Adoration Fellowship Catechesis Prayer When: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month 7:00 pm 9:00pm Where: Room 1101 Family Learning Center Our Lady of Peace For more info or to be added to weekly olopyoungadults@gmail.com

19 WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH? WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND.... Catholic Faith C F Fellowship F BY FR. ANTHONY HERNANDEZ When: Tuesdays 7:15 pm 8:45 pm Where: Family Learning Center in Room 1101 (Old Hall when 2 nd Tuesday of the month) There is no fee and no registration. Come and join anytime! If you need more information, please call the Adult Religious Education Office. Margaret Sanchagrin (408)

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24 Our Lady of Peace Church Catechism Program WANT TO REGISTER? 1. Get a copy of the registration form from the Catechism office. For children and youth registration: Registration office is located inside the Family Learning Center building. It s on your left, by the stairs, when you enter the building. For adult registration: Registration office is located second door from the gift shop (double glass doors). 2. Fill out the registration form. If student is baptized, please make sure to bring a copy of the student s Birth & Baptism certificates. 3. Submit the form to the Catechism office in person. We do not accept registration over the phone, via or online.