CCD NEWS

ST. ANDREW CCD PROGRAM 2009-2010

The beginning of a new school year is a chance to start over.

Parents are called to teach their children to pray,

to be disciples, to stress Christian values over secular ones.

Parents have the obligation to show their children

The way of stewardship through their words and actions.

ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH

833 JULIA STREET

P. O. BOX 310

AMELIA, LA. 70340

985-631-2333

FATHER EVELIO”TOTO” BUENAFLOR, JR.

Welcome to St. Andrew CCD Program

The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine was an association established at Rome in 1562 for the purpose of giving religious education. Its modern is often abbreviated CCD.

It is a religious education program of the Catholic Church normally designed for children.

CCD education is provided by both members of the clergy and lay catechists who are certified or pursuing an active means to acquire certification. CCD attendance is considered by our church to be vital to children’s development as Catholics. These classes not only educate children about our Lord Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith, but also prepare children to receive the sacraments of reconciliation (confession), Holy Communion, and confirmation.

Every child is a precious gift of our loving God to us. Let us all pray that we would faithfully do our responsibility to form them in our Christian faith to be “Christ-Like.” We pray that parents may continually expose their children to an atmosphere of prayer and faith experiences in their home, as CCD teachers will do in the classrooms. Encourage your children by teaching them to pray, to be present in our community mass celebrations, to be loving and respectful, and to always display gratitude to God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us.

As we all contribute to the religious education of your children, may they grow to be better Catholic Christians of our day. May your children become the source of your joy and peace.

I am grateful to you dear parents for enrolling your children to our CCD program. I am grateful to our volunteer teachers for sharing of their time, talent and treasure. I am grateful to St. Andrew Community for making this CCD program one of our vital ministries.

May God bless us and guide us in all our endeavors.

Message from the CRE

Teresa Theriot

Our CCD program at St. Andrew has caring volunteers who teach your children about God. I am proud to be associated with this program as Coordinator of Religious Education and as a teacher of the 1st gade. May God continue to bless this program, the parents, students, teachers, substitute teachers and helpers.

Registration Requirements

Students entering into the program for the first time must have a copy of their baptismal certificate.

Out of parish members wishing to register at St. Andrew should get a letter of permission from their church parish.

Registration fees- $30 per child, $45 for 2 children, $60 for 3 or more children.

All Classes will be held on Wednesday

K-8th------5:45pm to 7:00pm

9th-11th ---5:45pm to 7:15pm

All students are expected to follow St. Andrew CCD Policies

• Attend class regularly, arriving on time for classes is highly encouraged.

• Complete all assignments.

• Do make-up assignments if a class is missed.

• Bring all necessary materials to class.

• Show respect for their teachers and others.

• Use the restroom and secure drinking water before class as not to have unneeded disruption once classes begin.

• Attend weekend Mass with parents.

• Avoid bringing cellular phones and electronic devices to class.

• Dress Accordingly. NO tank tops, halter-tops, or anything with inappropriate writing.

Drop Off and Pick Up Policy

For the safety of the children, we ask that you drop off your child in front of the CCD Building so that they will not have to cross in front of cars. At the end of classes the teachers will take the children to the front of the CCD building for pick up. We ask that parents form a line with your cars to pick up the children. Children will not be allowed to go in between cars to go to parked vehicles.

If you, as a parent, do not wish to wait in line for your child, we ask that you please park in the church parking lot and walk to the CCD building to get your child. Children will not be allowed to walk to the church parking lot without a parent or guardian. Please do not tell your child to meet you in the church parking lot.

We would like to thank you for your cooperation and for making the Safety of Everyone our concern.

Weapons Policy for Parish Religious Education Program (PREP)

A safe caring environment is the goal for every parish or diocesan function. All administrators of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux are concerned for the safety of all children and adults who congregate for parish religious education programs. We, therefore, recognize the need for regulations regarding the possession of weapons by students on diocesan, church parish, or other properties and facilities during activities sponsored by PREP.

Carrying a firearm, knife or other weapons on school or church property, at school or church function sponsored by PREP, wherever located or in a firearm-free zone as defined in LR.SL. 14:95.6 (C) (1) is unlawful and shall not be permitted at any time.

For purposes of this section, the following words are defined as stated below:

Weapon means any instrumentality, gas, liquid or object customarily, traditionally and//or conventionally used to harm, firearms of any type, knives, large pieces of wood, metal and other compositions which in the manner used is intended to cause harm and/or injury to another person.

School means any elementary, secondary and/or high school.

Campus means all facilities and property within the boundary of the school or church.

School bus means any motor vehicle being used to transport children to and from school or other designed are in connection with school or parish activities sponsored by PREP.

If a student is detained or a weapon is confiscated by the pastor, religious education official, teacher, catechist or other diocesan official, and if the person who confiscated the weapon or detained the student is other than the Pastor, associate Pastor or parish director of religious education shall immediately report the detention or seizure to the police department or sheriff’s department if necessary.

If a student is detained for carrying a weapon on Diocesan, Church parish, school properties or other places during activities sponsored by PREP, the pastor shall be notified immediately by the person responsible for the specific activity and the pastor or his designated person shall notify the students’ parents. The student shall be allowed to return to religious education only at the discretion of the pastor in consultation with the parish director of religious education. Documentation of the incident shall be provided on the students’ religious education permanent record indicating that a weapon was found in his/her possession. When the period of suspension from classes has expired, the parents must meet with the parish director of religious education and/or pastor prior to the student being allowed to return to class.

INCLUDED IN THE CCD CURRICULUM IS OUR CIRCLE OF GRACE PROGRAM. THIS HELPS EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN ON PERSONAL SAFETY AWARENESS, THIS IS MANDATED BY U.S.C.C.B.

Safe Environment

As required by the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, St. Andrew has implemented the Safe Environment Program for the protection of the children and young people. Providing a safe environment entails training and educating parents, volunteers and young people as to what child abuse is: how to recognize sighs of abuse and what to do if you suspect or know that a child is being abused.

Any adult wishing to work with the youth of St. Andrew Parish must attend the Safe Environment Initial Training course. Please contact the parish office for additional information.

If you have already attended the initial training you must do a follow-up course every year. All volunteers will be informed of the follow-up training dates as they are scheduled.

Kindergarten~ Jane Aucoin

1st~ Teresa Theriot

2nd~ Monica Hoffman

3rd~ Pam Patureau

4th~ Shari Benoit

5th~ Wendy LeBlanc

6th~ Timothy Theriot

7th~ Christina Chenier

8th~ Amber Cavillier

9th~ Pam Benoit

10th~ Mae Thompson

11th~ Rebecca Tisdale

Other volunteers

Melissa Alleman

Suzanne Woods

Ferdinand Cortez

Trevor Benoit

Dwaine Pangle

Charlene Patureau

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ST. ANDREW SCHOOL OF RELIGION

2009 - 2010 SCHOOL YEAR

2009 - 2010 CCD REGISTRATION FORM

Please follow these simple instructions and your child's 2009 - 2010 CCD registration will be complete.

  A. FILL OUT this form COMPLETELY. 

(ONE FOR EACH CHILD IN CCD ~ feel free to make copies).

  A. ATTACH registration fees:  $30.00 (1child); $45.00 (2children); $60.00 (3or more).  LATE FEES are $35, $55 & $65 respectively.

  B. Students registering for the FIRST TIME must attach a copy of the BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE.

  C. You may return the registration form in the weekend collection basket if you wish.

CCD Classes for grades K-8th, Wednesday evenings from 5:45-7pm, each week.                                            CCD Classes for 9th - 11th graders Wednesday evenings from 5:45pm-7:15pm, each week.                               A complete class schedule will be sent home with your child/children.

Last grade your child successfully completed in CCD_______________.

PLEASE CIRCLE THE GRADE YOUR CHILD IS REGISTERING FOR:

K    1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9    10             11

STUDENT'S NAME: ______________________________________________________________

STUDENT'S Date of Birth:________________________________AGE:____________________

Sacraments received? Baptism____; 1st. Penance____; Communion____; Confirmation____.

PHYSICAL & MAILING ADDRESS: ________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

HOME PHONE: _______________________________WORK PHONE_____________________

FATHER'S NAME_______________________________________________RELIGION_______

MOTHER'S NAME______________________________________________RELIGION_______

Does your child have any problems, learning or physical, that we should be made aware of?

_______________________________________________________________________________

Emergency number if Parent/Guardian cannot be contacted________________________________

Relationship to the child_________________________________

In the event of a Medical Emergency where a parent cannot be reached, do you authorize permission for medical attention?  YES_______  NO_______

Parent/Guardian Signature____________________________________DATE_________________

If you checked NO, we cannot be held responsible for any delay in medical attention should your child need it.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:  PAID___________NOT PAID_____________