St. Casimir Parish Religious Education
| | We Believe That... | Our Aim Is To: |
The Home | is the most influential and consistently responsible educational force in the life of the child. | enrich and supplement the training in the home. |
Religion Class | is the helpmate of the home whose foundation of Christian attitudes and values of the child is of the greatest importance. | provide an atmosphere for growth according to the ability and needs of each child as a whole person: |
Each Child | has the power to know, love and serve God. | give each child the opportunity to do so. |
Catechists | are faith-filled people dedicated to spread the message of Jesus in support of the parents. | cooperate with God to develop in the child knowledge of God and the truths of faith through both teaching and example. |
Parent Responsibilities:
- Attend Sunday Mass with your child.
- Be your child’s number one religious educator.
- Provide child with opportunities to worship, learn and practice their faith at home and within the faith community.
- Establish family religious customs throughout the church years, e.g.: Advent, Christmas, Lent, etc.
- Help child memorize prayers required for their grade level.
- Be aware of the Religious Education class schedule.
- Contact the teacher if your child is not present for class.
- See to it that your child gets to class on time and is picked up promptly after.
- Check with your child each week for any messages or homework.
- Check the weekly Sunday Bulletin for any changes or messages.
- Attend parent meetings – especially for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Student Responsibilities:
- Students must come to class each week prepared to learn. Any assigned homework must be completed prior to class.
- Children must attend classes every year to adequately prepare to receive the sacraments. (First Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation)
Fees:
$25 per child or $45 per family.
Grade School Class Schedule:
All grade school classes (grades 1 - 8) meet Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
December 5
December 12
Pre-School Class:
All pre-school children are invited to attend our special pre-school CCD sessions. Please call Debbie Rozmiarek at 920-899-3375 to let her know your child will attend to ensure she has enough supplies prepared.
One pre-school session will be held on December 12th.
High School Class Schedule:
All classes meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
October 7 - ALL four grades
October 14 - Freshman and Sophomores
October 21 - Juniors and Seniors
October 28 - Freshman and Sophomores
November 4 - Juniors and Seniors
November 11 - Freshman and Sophomores
November 18 - Juniors and Seniors
November 25 - NO HIGH SCHOOL CCD
December - To be determined
Special Dates:
Check back soon for more details.
First Reconciliation - December 2009
Confirmation - April 2010
First Holy Communion - April 2010
Memorization of Prayers:
Memorization of prayers and other information related to our religion will be asked of your child. We have indicated at which grade level the requirement is being made.
| Prayers and Other Information | Grade Level |
| Sign of the Cross | All grades |
| The Lord's Prayer | All grades |
| Grace Before Meals | All grades |
| Hail Mary | All grades |
| Glory Be | All grades |
| Seven Sacraments | Grades 3 + |
| Four Gospels | Grades 3 + |
| Act of Contrition | Grades 3 + |
| The Ten Commandments | Grades 4 + |
Adult Education:
The Great Adventure Bible Timeline DVD series led by Jeff Cavins is completed. Thank you to everyone that participated in this adult education opportunity. Check back at a later date for additional adult education opportunities.