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Documents
- Elementary CCE Calendar 2021-2022
- Elementary CCE Lesson Video Links
- Common Prayers & Practices By Grade
- Circle of Grace Parent Packet
- Circle of Grace Meditation
- Circle of Grace Code of Conduct
- Circle of Grace Grade-Level Parent Newsletters
- Internet Safety Resources
- Protect Young Minds Article
- FORMED Access Instructions
- Parent/Adult Volunteer Opportunities
- Youth Volunteer Waiver
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Contact Us
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Joan Hastreiterjhastreiterstlaurence.orgElementary CCE Coordinator
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Molly Zimmermzimmerstlaurence.orgElementary & First Sacrament Assistant
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May 20, 2021
Registration for the upcoming 2021-2022 Children's Elementary Faith Formation (CCE) year is NOW OPEN online!
Visit the REGISTRATION page on the St. Laurence website
for details.Based upon the recent direction of Cardinal DiNardo, previous COVID safety protocols on the St. Laurence campus have now been suspended, allowing us to maximize capacity at the Ave Maria Center. Assuming no changes in conditions moving forward, we plan to resume our normal Children’s Faith Formation (CCE) activities at the AMC this coming fall by offering in-person classes during our regularly scheduled times on Tuesdays (6-7:15) and Wednesdays (5:15-6:30) . Classes are scheduled to begin on Tues, September 7th and Weds, September 8th. For a schedule of dates for the upcoming year, please refer to the Elementary CCE Calendar under the DOCUMENTS section to the left.
Our ability to satisfy the needs of all St. Laurence families registering for Children's Faith Formation (CCE) in terms of day and time offerings will be entirely dependent upon the commitment of volunteers willing to facilitate classes on these days. If you would like to support us in ensuring the placement of all of the children wishing to attend classes in-person this fall, please consider helping us rebuild our volunteer base by committing to serve this special ministry as a Catechist or Classroom Assistant. Each year, it takes upwards of 100 volunteers weekly to serve the children of St. Laurence in this way.
Volunteering is now easier than ever with the Archdiocesan CMG CONNECT SAFE HAVEN training that is completely available online. Please consider offering your time and talents to one of the many wonderful ways to get involved in Children's Faith Formation (CCE). If interested in volunteering, please complete the RE VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION. Thank you!Questions? Contact Joan Hastreiter at jhastreiter@stlaurence.org
Thanks in advance for your prayerful consideration!
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Children in grades Kindergarten-5 are invited to attend our
Children's Faith Formation (CCE) program.
Children's Faith Formation (CCE) uses the Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) textbook series, Alive in Christ. Alive in Christ is intentional in its focus on the life, mission and saving work of Jesus Christ. This lays the foundation for a lifelong relationship with Jesus, who continually leads us to his Father’s love and call us through the Spirit to share in the divine life through His Church (CCC, 426). Mirroring the divine pedagogy (i.e. the gradual and relational way that God reveals himself to mankind and teaches us), each lesson encourages a personal and ongoing relationship with God.
Following a systematically organized scope and sequence, seven key themes of Catholic teaching - Revelation, the Trinity, Jesus Christ, The Church, Morality, Sacraments and the Kingdom of God - are repeated each year through a grade-level focus, which builds upon the child’s knowledge of the faith at each developmental stage.Presented via the use of a series of Essential Questions (or EQ’s) which serve as cognitive bookends for each lesson, the OSV texts support the Catechetical Framework for Lifelong Faith Formation (CFLFF) as promulgated for the Archdiocese by Cardinal Di Nardo in August, 2013.Here at St. Laurence we firmly believe that parents are the first and best teachers of their children in the ways of faith by what they say and do. We cannot do it for you. Instead, we seek to encourage, support, and equip parents and other loving adults to teach, pray, and celebrate the sacraments with the children God entrusted to their care. In this way our Catholic identity is strengthened in the current generation and is passed on to the next generation. Since the needs of families vary widely, we offer several different models of faith formation hoping one will support your family.
During the weekly Children's Faith Formation (CCE) classes, the children are instructed by Catechist volunteers who guide them in their journey of faith through lessons, discussion, Scripture, activities, and crafts. Our program is designed to partner with the parents in order to help your child grow and develop in their faith through different themes and topics.Catechists and parents have access to a variety of resources provided by OSV, including access to the Alive in Christ website at http://aliveinchrist.osv.com/. This website provides an amazing amount of content and links to help develop lessons and enhance faith formation at home. Families may access this website to further explore or deepen their children’s weekly lesson experiences.The Children's Faith Formation (CCE) Program is a structured class which meets weekly from September through the first week of May. CCE students use the curriculum described above, as well as supplemental materials provided by their Catechists. Students share in their faith development with their peers in classroom-based lessons and activities. Family participation is expected at home through regular Mass attendance, review of CCE materials and prayers, as well as through parental involvement in prayer services and/or service projects.
CLASS SCHEDULESFor the upcoming 2021-2022 Formation Year,
Children's Elementary Faith Formation (CCE) Classes
(Grades K-5)
are scheduled to meet on the following days and times:Session 1: Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 pm, ORSession 2: Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:30 pm
All CCE classes are held in the Ave Maria Center on the St. Laurence campus.Families may also choose a Home Study Children's Faith Formation (CCE) option allowing them to use the same materials as the weekly Children's Faith Formation (CCE) program. In addition to the textbook materials, a weekly Lesson Outline is provided guiding the families through their faith formation experiences at home. By utilizing a one-room schoolhouse teaching approach, the Home Study Children's Faith Formation (CCE) program allows families with children ages PreK3-5th grade to engage in faith formation together, intentionally supporting the parents in buidling up their domestic church at home. Home Study is a great opportunity for those who cannot commit to attending classes weekly and fits even the busiest of family's schedules. Home Study is also an option for families who cannot be placed in classes due to capacity caps.Registration for the Home Study Faith Formation option is ongoing thru November 1st. Learners are welcome to register each year on or before this date.********************************************************************Children's Elementary (K-5) Faith Formation
REGISTRATIONRegistration for the upcoming Faith Formation year (2021-2022)
has begun and will continue through August 2, 2021.Please note that placement in the CCE sessions and classes is provided on a first-come first-served basis, depending upon availability of adult volunteers willing to facilitate during the sessions offered. Children of volunteers committed to serving weekly receive priority registration placement. Classes fill up quickly, so do not wait until the end of summer to register.Questions? Contact Joan Hastreiter at jhastreiter@stlaurence.org