St. Paul Catholic Church, North Canton, Ohio Office of Religious Education July 2018 Dear St. Paul Parish Families: Deepening of one s relationship with God, Jesus, and others is a lifelong endeavor. We seek to make available resources and opportunities for parishioners to continue the process of growth as disciples of Christ. We walk alongside and assist parents in their commitment to pass on the faith to their children. For many of us the term CCD slips off our tongue when referring to parish religious education. CCD stands for The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine which is an association established at Rome in 1562 for the purpose of giving religious education. Its modern usage, often abbreviated CCD is the parish religious education program of the Roman Catholic Church. Parents/guardians, please remember that all children, grades 1-8, within the parish, who do not attend a Catholic school are to attend the parish religious education program. Parents of Middle School Students Please Note: Middle school parents have three class options for 6 th and 7 th grade students. Traditional CCD classes are held on Sunday mornings 8:30-10:00 a.m. and Monday evenings 6:15-7:45 p.m. The youth group format is EDGE which is held Sunday evenings 6:00-8:00p.m. The EDGE format includes community building through games, small group discussions and activities, and a variety of presenters instead of a single teacher. Eighth grade students have two options for class times. Traditional classes are held on Sunday morning 8:30-10:00 a.m. The youth ministry format is CHOSEN which is held Sunday evenings 6:00-8:00p.m. Enclosed are the registration forms for this year. All parents be aware: 1. The first page of the registration packet is family specific information. You need to fill out this information once, no matter the number of children you are registering for FFF. OVER
2. The back of the first page contains emergency information and medical releases. Please know that you will be contacted first, at all the telephone numbers you provide. Only if you cannot be reached will your emergency contact person be notified. 3. Pages three and four contain information about attendance as well as permission to photograph your child(ren) for parish website and other social media outlets of the parish. 4. Page 5 is a parent volunteer form volunteers make all our programs possible. Please consider. 5. The last two pages are the individual child information. Please fill out one block per child. If you have more than 4 children to register, simply copy the last form or call the office for an additional page. 6. Please be sure to pick the program for your child Traditional CCD (K-8), EDGE (grades 6-7 only), or CHOSEN (grade 8 only). Times are listed in the individual child block of the form. Registration packets and the registration fees are due to the Parish Office by August 17, 2018. Please do not put off registering your child if you are unable to pay the fee. Assistance is available and no family will ever be turned away because of the fee. All fees are waived for families who have a parent that volunteers for CCD, EDGE or CHOSEN. Our programs are dependent upon volunteers and we ask that you consider helping out in order to be a part of your child s religious education experience. For CCD we are in need of teachers, teacher assistants, door/parking/building safety, and attendance callers. The EDGE and CHOSEN programs were designed to be dependent upon parent involvement and volunteers. In order to make those programs continue to happen at St. Paul we need parents to stay Sunday nights as table discussion leaders, photographers, snack organizers/set up/clean up, and attendance callers. ENCLOSED YOU WILL FIND THE VOLUNTEER FORM FOR ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS. If you have any questions regarding the packet, or CCD, EDGE or CHOSEN, please contact me at 330-499- 2201 ext. 327. God s Peace, Dustine May Dustine May Coordinator of Religious Education / CCD Enclosures
(Please complete all parts and sign where indicated) PRINT CLEARLY for email addresses distinguish 0 s from o s and 1 s from l s and I s. Almost all communication from St. Paul is through email. Please be certain we have your correct email address. St. Paul Catholic Church Religious Education Department 241 South Main Street North Canton, OH 44720 330-499-2201 FAMILY NAME: Mother s Name: Cell Phone: Father s Name: Cell Phone: Primary Contact Phone: Primary Email Address: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Children live with: Both Parents Mother Only Father Only Shared Custody Other (specify) Parents share custody on day of religious education Attendance at CCD may be impacted by custody arrangements Step Parent in residence (if applicable): Step Parent in residence (if applicable): Please make note of any other important information regarding children s living arrangements that we need to know Children will be picked up by: Parents Other (if other please specify) Fee Schedule Registered Parishioner: 1 Child: $40.00 2+ Children: $75.00 Non-Parishioner: 1 Child: $80.00 2+ Children: $150.00 Fee is due upon registration. For assistance with fees, please contact the parish office no child will be turned away based on financial need. All fees are waived for children of parents who volunteer on a weekly basis. Office Use Only: Fee Paid: Date: Check #: Recorded: If you have more than 4 children to register, please copy p 5&6 as needed before completing for each child.
In case of an emergency, the following procedure will be followed: (1) Parent(s) will be notified. (2) Emergency medical treatment will be administered according to consent. (3) If necessary, 911 will be notified, according to consent (4) If Parents cannot be reached the following EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON will be notified: Emergency Contact Person: Relationship to Family: Telephone Number: Please read and sign the Authorization to Act OR the Refusal to Consent Authorization to Act and Disclaimer In case of an accident or illness the adults (Staff member or Catechist) in charge have my/our permission to secure medical treatment for my/our child if I/we or my emergency contact cannot be reached. I/we for myself/ourselves and for my/our child, my/our respective heirs and my/our respective legal representatives, so hereby indemnify hold harmless any representatives of the Diocese of Youngstown and supervising adults from the parish from any and all claims, demands and causes of action of whatever kind and nature for their actions taken in pursuant to this authority. I/we agree that in the case of injury or illness to my/our child, I/we will apply my/our hospitalization and or accident insurance toward the payment of expenses incurred. I/we hereby release and save harmless the Diocese of Youngstown, Saint Paul Church, their agents, successors, legal representatives and any and all of its employees and volunteers from any and all liability for any and all harm arising to my/our child as a result of their participation in any of the events of the CCD Program. (A least one parent or guardian must sign) Parent/Guardian: Date: Hospital of Choice: Refusal to Consent I DO NOT GIVE PERMISSION for any medical attention to be given to my child. In the event of illness or injury requiring emergency treatment, I wish the Church authorities to take the following action Parent/Guardian: Date:
PHOTO/VISUAL CONSENT I give permission for my son/daughter to be photographed or videotaped at St. Paul Parish. I realize that the photo or video may be published in the newspaper, magazine, parish website, or other publication deemed appropriate by the Parish for informational or educational purposes regarding the Parish s programs or curriculum. OR I have read the Photo/Visual Consent and do NOT give permission for my child(ren) to the above request. PERMISSION TO PUBLISH ON THE INTERNET I give St. Paul Parish the right to use the following student material for my son or daughter for inclusion on the internet ONLY on the Parish Website. I affirm that I have the legal right to issue such consent. Check ALL that apply. (A blank space indicates the intent of the parent or guardian to NOT allow that information on the Parish Website. First name only Student work Group photograph Individual student photograph SIGNATURE Date WEEKLY MASS Religious Education class attendance does not take the place of Mass. In order to properly integrate religious education, sacramental preparation, and pray to the liturgy, students need to attend Mass each weekend. SACRAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS TWO consecutive, well attended (less than 4 absents) years of catechesis are required for the reception of the Sacraments in the Diocese of Youngstown. Attendance at all sacramental preparation events is mandatory. If there is conflict the DRE must be contacted in advance so that alternative plans can be made.
ATTENDANCE: We want every child to have a successful, positive, age and ability appropriate experience, and to receive a well rounded religious education. Please assist us by placing a HIGH priority on this aspect of your child s life. Each child is allowed four (4) excused absences and four (4) excused tardies for the year. Absence is considered excused if the parent or guardian calls the child off prior to the beginning of class (the call off number is: 330-499-2201 ext. 327). Tardiness occurs within the first 20 minutes of class. Anything beyond that is a missed class. We will do all that we can to accommodate schedules. Both the Sunday morning and Monday evening classes teach the same content. If a family knows that their child will need to miss class, they can contact the CRE and make arrangements to attend the other class. This will not result in an absent status. If there is a short-term conflict in the schedule of the student, the student can be temporarily moved to a different session (Sunday or Monday) for the duration of the conflict. During sacramental years if absences continue, a meeting with parents, student, and DRE is required to determine commitment. If a child continues to miss beyond five (5) classes, a meeting with parents, the pastor and the DRE will be required. There will be a review of the student s understanding of the material for the year. If the child does not have a reasonable grasp of the material, it may be necessary to repeat the year of study. During a sacramental year, any missed session will require make-up homework due to the importance of this year of preparation. I have read the Attendance and Sacramental Requirements. SIGNATURE Date
ST. PAUL CCD/EDGE/CHOSEN 241 South Main Street, North Canton, Ohio 44720 ADULT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM Mr. Mrs. Miss or Ms. First Name Last Name If Married, Spouse s First Name Address City/State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Date of Birth Email Address Are you registered at St. Paul Parish? Yes No (If not, please submit a letter of recommendation from your pastor) Have you attended Virtus (the Diocesan required volunteer workshop)? Yes No If yes, please list the location and date Specify above if you attended the Treasured Gifts From God Workshop before Virtus was instituted. Are your fingerprints on file at the St. Paul Parish Office? Yes No Do you have a child in Religious Education? Yes No I attest to the fact that I have: (please check) 1. Received the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. 2. If married, I was married according to the regulations of the Catholic Church. 3. Faithfully participate in Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation. 4. If a parent, seen to the Catholic up-bringing of my children, by enrolling them in Catholic School or Faith Formation. 5. I do not lead a life that would give public scandal (I.E. Co-habitation with someone whom I am not validly married to in the Catholic Church). 6. I promise to teach in accordance to the teachings of the Catholic Church and to give example and encouragement by my Catholic life to the students I instruct. Volunteer Signature: Date I am interested in volunteering as: 8:00 am 10:00 am Sunday Building Supervisor 8:15 am 10:00 am Sunday CCD Catechist grade? 8:30-10:00 am Sunday Class Assistant grade? 6:00 pm 7:45 pm Monday Building Supervisor 6:15 pm 7:45 pm Monday CCD Catechist grade? 6:15 pm 7:45 pm Monday Class Assistant grade? 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday EDGE Small Group Leader 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday EDGE/Chosen Snack helper 6:00 8:00pm Sunday Chosen Small Group Leader 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday EDGE/Chosen Attendance 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday EDGE/Chosen Building & Parking Safety/Supervisor
Child #1 Family Name (as registered at church): Name (First & Last): Gender: Date of Birth: Grade Level 2018/19: School: Does the child spend alternating weekends with another parent that results in absence from CCD? Yes No Allergies/Special needs/additional Information: Sacraments Check All That Apply. Child has received: Baptism Date Church (2014-2015 School Year) First Reconciliation Date Church First Communion Date Church Provide copies of certificates from parishes if OTHER THAN St. Paul North Canton Traditional CCD Sunday 8:30-10:00 AM Grades K-8 Monday 6:15-7:45 PM Grades 1-7 Middle School EDGE Program Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM Grades 6-7 CHOSEN Program Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM Grade 8 Child #2 Family Name (as registered at church): Name (First & Last): Gender: Date of Birth: Grade Level 2018/19: School: Does the child spend alternating weekends with another parent that results in absence from CCD? Yes No Allergies/Special needs/additional Information: Sacraments Check All That Apply. Child has received: Baptism Date Church First Reconciliation Date Church First Communion Date Church Provide copies of certificates from parishes if OTHER THAN St. Paul North Canton Traditional CCD Sunday 8:30-10:00 AM Grades K-8 Monday 6:15-7:45 PM Grades 1-7 Middle School EDGE Program Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM Grades 6-7 CHOSEN Program Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM Grade 8
Child #3 Family Name (as registered at church): Name (First & Last): Gender: Date of Birth: Grade Level 2018/19: Sacraments Check All That Apply. Child has received: Baptism Date Church First Reconciliation Date Church First Communion Date Church Provide copies of certificates from parishes if OTHER THAN St. Paul North Canton School: Does the child spend alternating weekends with another parent that results in absence from CCD? Yes No Allergies/Special needs/additional Information: Traditional CCD Sunday 8:30-10:00 AM Grades K-8 Monday 6:15-7:45 PM Grades 1-7 Middle School EDGE Program Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM Grades 6-7 CHOSEN Program Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM Grade 8 Child #4 Family Name (as registered at church): Name (First & Last): Gender: Date of Birth: Grade Level 2018/19: Sacraments Check All That Apply. Child has received: Baptism Date Church First Reconciliation Date Church First Communion Date Church Provide copies of certificates from parishes if OTHER THAN St. Paul North Canton School: Grade Level: Does the child spend alternating weekends with another parent that results in absence from CCD? Yes No (2014-2015 School Year) Allergies/Special needs/additional Information: Traditional CCD Sunday 8:30-10:00 AM Grades K-8 Monday 6:15-7:45 PM Grades 1-7 Middle School EDGE Program Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM Grades 6-7 CHOSEN Program Sunday 6:00-8:00 PM Grade 8