413-267-3622

CCD Grades 7-10

 

SCHEDULE OF C.C.D. CLASSES FOR 2021- 2022

GRADES 7, 8, 9 & 10

 

  Grades 7 &   8 will meet downstairs

  Grades 9 & 10 will meet upstairs

 

    (9th AND 10th Grades are Confirmation Preparation Classes)

 

     Class times are: Sundays from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in Columbia Hall.

Students in grade 9 (this applies to both public and parochial schools) are reminded that

they need to register for our two year Confirmation Preparation Program.

 

CLASSES ARE SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

 Sept.             19                                      Jan.           9 & 23

 Oct.          3 & 24                                    Feb.          13& 27

 Nov.           7 & 21                                  March     13 & 27

 Dec.            5 & 19                                 April         3 & 24

                                                                 May            1 (the last class)

 

Students that are absent are required to bring a note to the next class. All students who miss more than two classes will be required to do make-up work of the classes missed as prescribed by the teacher and Education Commission.

 

CONFIRMATION      GRADES 9 &10 

 Retreat:   (Grades 9 & 10) to be announced                  

Chrism Mass:  (Grade 10 Only)   Monday, April 11, 2022 Students must be at

St. Patrick’s by 5:30 P.M. (return is 9:00 - 9:30)

It is held at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Springfield and is a requirement.

                                                                                                                                   

Before a student can receive the Sacrament of Confirmation

The following requirements should be met.

 

All Students must attend Mass every week.

This is the responsibility of the students, Parents, and/or Guardians.

         

  1. Attend ALL SPECIAL CONFIRMATION SESSIONS AND REHEARSALS.

            

  1. Attend any retreats or special activities that are planned.

         

  1. Take an active part in parish functions as assigned by the teacher.

          

  1. Choose a name (Biblical or Saint). Read about his/her life and pick someone you would

       like to emulate.

        

  1. Choose a sponsor. Parents are not to be selected and whoever is chosen

       must be a practicing Catholic, at least 16 years old and confirmed.

          

  1. Seriously suggests completion of Religious Education classes through Grade 9.

          

  1. If your child was not baptized or has not made First Holy Communion at St. Patrick’s,

      Monson, you must bring a copy of his/her Baptismal Certificate at the time of registration

      or to the first class.

          

  1. Must Attend Mass Weekly.

           

            For more information call St. Patrick’s at:  413-267-3622.