Christ The King Knanaya Catholic Church New Jersey – CCD Handbook 2022 – '23

CCD HANDBOOK Christ the King Knanaya Catholic Church 67 Fitch St. Carteret, NJ 07008

A Message From Fr. Bins ... Each and every Catechism classroom is a womb of the Mother Church, In that womb, each and every child should go through spiritual formation. Each parish should create a good atmosphere while parents are the role model and teachers provide good religious education. Through this, kids will grow in their faith in God. Child Jesus grew up in age, wisdom, and grace before God and men. This growth can only be possible for our kids through Catechism. So let us work hard together to become the instrument of a better futAure.Message From Our DRE ... Pope Francis emphasized the relationship between Catechism and Kerygma, the proclamation of the word of God. Therefore, in Catechism, we, the CCD teachers, help our children establish a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus said, \"Let the little children come to me,\" and it is our responsibility to point the way in the right direction for our children as they go along the path of holiness and journey of faith. I wish all the CCD teachers the best of luck in trying to lead our kids closer to encountering the Lord along the path of the Gospel. - Juby Kizhakkepuram

OUR MOTTO, VISION, AND MISSION MOTTO We see each child as a gift to be welcomed, cherished, and protected. ~ Pope Francis VISION MISSION Motivate our -To prepare our children young ones to to live Catholic lives. learn, love, live, -To teach the faith and and proclaim Jesus as the Lord tradition of the Knanaya and God inside Catholic Church. and outside the -To form spiritually, Church. morally, emotionally, socially, and mature disciples of the Lord.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Registration Attendance Policy Calendar Assembly Prayer Curriculum Prayers Important Information and Guidelines PERSONNEL Parish Pastor - Fr. Bins Chethalil 281-818-6518 Trustee - Shaji Venmelil 551-312-6048 Trustee - Siju Kalappurakunnumpuram 201-960-0209 Trustee - Biju Muthalupidiyil 908-721-8595 DRE - Juby Kizhakkepuram 908-577-1946

REGISTRATION Fill out the Google Form registration for CCD. LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYAa72crZ2- _Sg08MQHeH9HmBx6G5pB7tDd_Gq_qcH_WqMcg/viewfor m?usp=sf_link Fees $50 for 1 Child $100 for 2 Children $125 for 3 or more children Kindly make the checks payable to NJ Christ the King Knanaya Catholic Church and write \"CCD fees\" in the memo. ATTENDANCE POLICY Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary for both CCD class and Sunday Mass.

Christ the King Knanaya Catholic Church 2022-2023 CCD Calendar Every Sunday (except for the **Every 1st Sunday of the Month ~ 1st Sunday of the month), CCD @ 10 am, followed by CCD will begin with English Malayalam Qurbana @ 11 am with Family Mass @ 10 am. August 28 ~ Parent Teacher Meeting Sept. 11 ~ CCD Inauguration Sept. 18- First Day of CCD October ~ Month of Rosary Nov. 6 ~ All Saints Day Celebration Nov. 27 ~ No CCD (Thanksgiving) Dec. 1-25 ~ Advent Season Dec. 4 ~ First Bible Quiz Dec. 25 ~ No CCD (Christmas) Jan. 1 ~ No CCD (New Years Day) Jan. 22 ~ Midterm Exam Feb. 22 - Apr.9 ~ Lent Feb. 22 ~ Ash Monday Apr. 2 ~ Palm Sunday Apr. 9 ~ No CCD (Easter Sunday) Apr. 23 ~ Second Bible Quiz Apr. 30 ~ Bible Quiz Finale May 14 ~ Mother's Day & First Holy Communion June 11 ~ Final CCD Exam June 18 ~ Father's Day June 25 ~ CCD Graduation

ASSEMBLY PRAYERS Prayer to the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Wisdom, help us to make good decisions. Spirit of Understanding, open our minds and hearts to your presence. Spirit of Counsel, guide us when we are confused. Spirit of Courage, help us to do right even when it is difficult. Spirit of Knowledge, help us to know you better. Spirit of Reverence, help us to respect all you have made. Spirit of Wonder and Awe, help us to honor you. Pledge: I, the CCD student, pledge myself, to be faithful to my call, toward universal brotherhood and Christian holiness. I love my church. I am proud of its rich and varied spiritual heritage. I pledge myself to abide by the teachings of the church. I shall attend the CCD classes regularly. I pledge to respect and honor the Pope, Major Archbishop, Bishop, the Parish Priest, teachers, and my parents. Lord Jesus, bless all of us.

CURRICULUM PRAYERS 1st Grade: 2nd Grade: Sign of the Cross, Prayer Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Before/After & the Guardian Meals, the Angel Prayer Angelus, & the Apostles' Creed 3rd Grade: Confiteor, Act of 4th Grade: Contrition, Ten Rosary, Hail Commandments, Holy Queen, Precepts of the Church, & the 7 & the Memorare Sacraments 5th Grade: Psalm 23 & Psalm 121

CURRICULUM PRAYERS 6th Grade: 7th Grade: Psalm 91 Anima Christi & Prayer to St. 8th Grade: Rosary Michael Mysteries & the 9th Grade: Fruits/Gifts of Way of the the Holy Spirit Cross (14 10th Grade: Stations) Chaplet of Divine Mercy

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & GUIDELINES Students should ... Attend and participate actively in Mass Observe complete silence inside the Church. Bow down while entering and leaving the Church Be respectful to everyone in class Confess once a month Wear proper attire to Church and CCD Pious CCD Ministries include ... Infant Ministry Mission League Teen Ministry Youth Ministry

VIRTUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING The purpose of this program is to provide and foster a safe environment for the young members of our Church. All volunteers should undergo safe environment training and perform background checks. All volunteers, please register for training through the link: virtusonline.org