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Mission Statement

We, in the Continuing Catholic Education (CCE)/ Parish Catechetical Ministry of St. Mary's commit ourselves to do the work of Renewed and Integral Catechesis, forming Catechists who are agents of renewal in the realization of “Education in Faith” as envisioned by the parish promoting the total human development of the catechized, bringing them into the communion and in intimacy with Jesus Christ.

Vision Statement

We, in the Continuing Catholic Education (CCE)/ Parish Catechetical Ministry of St. Mary's do envision ourselves to be a community of disciples, renewed evangelizers, open to be formed by God’s Word, nurtured by the Eucharist, witnessing by our lives the saving power of His love, thus “transforming our catechesis to the values of the Kingdom of God and of Christ.”

CCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES

These general guidelines and procedures are given in the spirit of love and care for our children making us faithful to our mission. We desire to carry out affectively and effectively the task given to us forming our children in the Gospel and in the Life of Jesus Christ.

I.  ADMISSION

1. 1. Generally, students must be at least four years of age to be enrolled in  Pre-K classes.
   2. Parents enrolling children in sacramental preparation Classes should present a copy of their BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE at the time of registration for classes.

II.  CCE REGISTRATION FEE

1. 1. The CCE registration fee is $50.00 per child, and $ 125.00 per family with 3 or more children.

III  PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

1. 1. The Church recognizes the supreme responsibility of parents as the first educators of faith to their children. Parents assist the child in the learning process, teach them how to pray and review any take home items for the next CCE Class.
   2. Absences  -  Students must attend classes regularly. We have 27 Sundays in the  whole year program from September to May.
   3. Punctuality - Parents are asked to bring their children on time for their  CCE class at 2:50 PM. Tardiness is very distracting to a class.
   4. Discipline and Problem Solutions – Students are encouraged to share their faith learning  experiences in our  program.  If a child’s behavior disrupts the learning process, the steps listed below will be  followed to ensure that class participation may continue.
   • • At the first incident, the student will be reminded of misbehavior by the  classroom catechist.
     • After the second incident, the student will be sent to the CCE Coordinator.
     • If the student’s behavior continues and cannot be helped by the catechist or CCE Coordinator, parents will be contacted.

IV COMMUNICATION

Parents and Guardians are strongly urged to communicate any compliments, complaints or concerns to CCE Coordinator. Your prompt action can mean so much to our children, to our CCE program and the catechetical ministry.

1. 1. 1. Health Information - Please inform the CCE office regarding any health concerns that may affect your child during religious education classes.
      2. Accidents and Illness - If your child becomes ill or has an accident during religious education classes, the parent/ guardian/emergency reference will be notified immediately.
      3. Change of Address/Contact Number's - Please notify the CCE office of any changes of address, contact number/s and e-mail address.