CCD
St Timothy’s School of Religious Education currently provides programs for children from pre-school through tenth grade.
CCD: Four year-old to First Grade
St Timothy’s Church offers classes in religious education for children beginning with four year old preschool. Children have their first formal introduction to CCD. It is a non-academic hour, filled with stories, songs and activities designed to teach youngsters about God, Jesus, and their faith. The four year old class, Kindergarten, and First Grade meet Sunday morning during the 10:30 am Mass. For more information, call Jayne O’Donnell at 860-232-3952.
CCD: Grades Two to Five
Grades 2 through 5 meet on Monday from 3:45 to 4:45 pm. Using the Silver Burdett, “This is Our Faith” series, the program progresses and builds on the previous years’ experiences. This material supports our philosophy of being a loving, Christian community, which grows in faith and understanding of God, Jesus and our Catholic faith. The Second Grade spends much time preparing for receiving two special sacraments: First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
Prime Time Kids’ Mass, held once a month, invites children to participate in all aspects of the Mass and gather around the altar. The homily is geared to the children. The children in grades 2 though 5 are also responsible for the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. The children participate in all aspects of the Mass and re-enact the Gospel. In May, we honor Mary with a special procession and crowning, during which the children bring flowers to place at the Statue of Mary. For more information on Grades 2 through 5, call Jayne O’Donnell at 860-232-3952.
click here to view CCD schedules and/or access forms for pre-k thru 5
CCD: Grades 6 thru 10
Students in grades 6 through 10 meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. This allows all students the opportunity to attend Mass either prior to class or immediately following with their family. This program uses the "This Is Our Faith" series, which is specifically created for students in middle school and utilizes a variety of mediums, drawing parallels from the Sunday Gospel to the issues in the students' everyday life, with the aim of involving the students in the Gospel message. Grade 9 uses "The Spirit Guide" by Good Ground Press. Additional activities include:
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click here to access registration form for grades 6 thru 9
click here to view CCD schedules for grades 6 thru 10
CCD: Grade 10 Confirmation Program
The Confirmation program at Saint Timothy’s involves 10th Grade students in their faith journey. According to Archdiocese regulations, the Confirmation program is a two-year commitment, beginning at St Timothy in ninth grade. Students who attend Northwest Catholic High School may have permission to attend classes as a tenth grader only, with the permission of the Director. In the program, Parents and Students are called into a partnership with Catechists, Sponsors and St Timothy's Community during our Rite of Choice Celebration and Confirmation Breakfast. Classes are organized with the students participating in classroom work for several weeks, then breaking for a week before continuing to the next unit. Candidates for the reception of the sacrament are required to work with their confirmation sponsor, attend all classes, complete a service project, two interviews with the program director and pastor as well as participate in the overnight retreat to Camp Woodstock, the Mass of Election, Confirmation Breakfast, Rosary Hour and devotional and complete 20 hours of community service work. Current issues that face the community and the world in which we live are looked at from a “Catholic” perspective. Additional events for the Confirmation candidates include:
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