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Please follow this link to download the full Parent Handbook
Parent Handbook
Class Times:Elementery: Sundays 10:30 am to 11:30 am
For a full list of classes, follow this link.
EDGE (6th - 8th Grade): Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Confirmation Prep: 1st Wednesdays of the MOnth 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Life Teen (High School): Sundays 10:30 am to 11:45 am
Attendance:Children are encouraged to attend all classes. Thank you in advance for your efforts to prioritize CCE amidst
busy family schedules. When planning family trips, please check the CCE calendar to see when classes are not
in session.
Good attendance refers to:- Regular CCE classes = 3 or fewer absences for the year
- 3rd Grade reconciliation/Eucharist classes = 1 absence for the year
- RCIA-Adapted for Children = 1 absence for the year
- Confirmation prep class = 1 absence for the year
Students are responsible to make-up any curriculum missed after the allotted number of absences allowed in
sacramental preparation classes. Please refer to the CCE Sacramental Handbook for more information.
If your child is absent from CCE class:
We will assume that you, as a parent, have determined that your child/ren is/are unable to attend for a
valid reason; you do not need to call the CCE office with a reason unless you prefer to do so for your own
peace of mind.
It is your responsibility to make sure that your child completes the make-up assignment, if applicable.Behavior and Discipline
The parish assumes that good behavior is the norm and is the responsibility of each student and their parents.
Class time is brief, and since various tasks must be met for quality learning to occur, there
is little time to correct problem behavior. All classroom rules are posted in the classroom. These
rules are thoroughly covered and explained on the first day of class.
When there is a behavioral problem:- Students will be asked one time to behave appropriately. Catechists may make changes in seating, etc., at that time. The catechist will also remind the student of the expected behavior.
- If the behavior problem persists, the student will be sent to the RETM to discuss their behavior. After the discussion, the student will be returned to their class. At this time, parents will not be called.
- If a student is sent to the RETM a second time, the parents will be notified. At the time of dismissal, you will have to pick up your student from the main seating area of the CCE Building to discuss the behavior.
- If the behavior continues, parents may be required to sit by their student during the following CCE classes until the unacceptable behavior ceases. Alternatively, they may choose to home-school their student with provided curriculum, if available.
Curriculum and Textbooks Overview
All textbooks & curriculum used by our CCE program meet Archdiocesan approval. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has provided a curriculum for each grade level. We have carefully chosen the textbooks & materials that will meet the Archdiocese’s requirements. For your convenience, all curriculum and textbook information websites are located on page 1 of the parent handbook.
HOME-BASED CATECHESIS
There is a home-based catechesis available for grades K, 1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th grades. The other grade level lessons, including all Sacramental preparation, are only available through our CCE classes.
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Please go to the Sacraments page or the Sacramental Prep handbook for more information.
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All students, grades Kindergarten through 5th grade and Rite of Christian Initiation - Adapted for Children
(RCIA-Adapted) classes will be given an end-of-year evaluation to see what prayers they know for their
grade level. All students should learn the prayers assigned to their grade level. Kindergarten & 1st prayers are
evaluated orally. They can be evaluated in Spanish if requested by parents. All other grades will be given
written evaluations unless a learning disability needs to be addressed.
Prayer List * denotes prayers that are newly introduced
K: _____ Sign of the Cross _____ Our Father _____ Guardian Angel
1st: _____ Kindergarten prayers plus: _____*Hail Mary _____*Glory Be
2nd: _____ 1st Grade prayers plus:_____*Ten Commandments _____*Act of Contrition
3rd: _____ 2nd Grade prayers plus:_____*Apostles Creed _____*How to Receive Reconciliation _____*How to Receive Communion
4th: _____ 3rd Grade prayers plus:_____*The Beatitudes _____*How to Pray the Rosary _____*Hail Holy Queen _____*Fatima Prayer
5th: _____ 4th Grade prayers plus:_____*Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary _____*Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary_____*Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary _____*Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary
RCIA - Adapted: _____ 5th Grade prayers plus:_____*Corporal Works of Mercy _____*Spiritual Works of Mercy
A printable version can be found on page 7 of the Parent Handbook.
Download a printout with all of the prayers by grade.
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Please follow this link to download the full Sacramental Preparation Handbook.
Sacramental Preparation HandbookRCIA-A Application
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the norm for initiation of all adults; it also applies to children of catechetical age (generally age seven) since, under the Code of Canon Law, they attain the status of adults at the age of reason regarding sacraments of Initiation. (RCIA 18) Thus, any unbaptized child over the age of reason who desires to become Catholic can participate in the Christian Initiation process, which leads them to celebrate the three sacraments of Initiation: baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist (Holy Communion). The RCIA process is adapted to meet the specific needs of children and youth 7 years of age to 11th grade.
CATECHUMENS CANDIDATES Students who have never been baptized and would like to receive the sacraments of Initiation (baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist). Students who have been baptized in another Christian tradition and would like to complete the sacraments of Initiation or have been baptized Catholic but did not receive further religious education to complete the sacraments of Initiation. 7 years up to 5th grade 6th – 11th grade 7 years up to 11th grade 6th – 11th grade - Attend the RCIA-A classes with good attendance (no more than 1 absence, in which curriculum may have to be made up).
- Take a required Prayer Evaluation and pass both sacrament interviews.
- Attend the RCIA-A classes with good attendance (no more than 1 absence, in which curriculum may have to be made up).
- Take a required Prayer Evaluation and pass both sacrament interviews.
- Attend their grade level CCE class this year (no more than 3 absences)
- Attend the RCIA-A classes with good attendance (no more than 1 absence, in which curriculum may have to be made up).
- Take a required Prayer Evaluation and pass both sacrament interviews.
- Attend the RCIA-A classes with good attendance (no more than 1 absence, which curriculum may have to be made up).
- Take a required Prayer Evaluation and pass both sacrament interviews.
- Attend their grade level CCE class this year (no more than 3 absences).
Students who complete the above during the CCE year should be eligible to receive baptism, First Communion, and confirmation on Holy Saturday of that year. Students who complete the above should be prepared to receive penance and First Communion.
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The Archdiocese requires the offering of Circle of Grace, the safe environment training program for ALL students enrolled
in CCE. The goal of the Circle of Grace program is to educate and empower students to participate in a safe environment for themselves and others actively.
The Circle of Grace program teaches students to seek help from a trusted adult and reinforces God’s
presence in their real-life struggles.
Your permission is needed to have your student participate in the Circle of Grace Program.
If, after prayerful consideration, you decide to exercise your right to have your student excluded from
participation in the Circle of Grace class, you must choose the “opt-out” on the Registration Agreement before the lesson is scheduled to take place. This is the only class you can have your student opt-out of that will not affect your student’s attendance record.For more information from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, click here.
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