Faith Formation

Our teachers work closely with Fr. Zoghby and Fr. Boudreaux, with our principal, Mrs. Martin, and with parents of the CCS students to help instill the beliefs and traditions of our Catholic Faith.  Through the daily Religion classes that all students attend, our children continue on their journey to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.  By providing activities and opportunities to practice patience, kindness, compassion, service, respect, and love for one another, our students learn to treat themselves and others as Jesus would. 
 
Daily Prayer:  From the beginning of each school morning, through the daily lessons and activities at school, to the end of each school day, our children have opportunities for prayer.  These include memorized or spontaneous prayers, Bible verses, and special intentions of the day.   As an entire school body, we pray the rosary during the March-for-Life and May Crowning of our Blessed Mother, Mary.
 
Saints and Virtues:  Through the daily CCS broadcast of The Morning Roar, our students learn about the lives of the holy saints and the virtues they demonstrated in their daily living. 
 
School Mass:  During the school year, Fr. Zoghby and Fr. Boudreaux, along with the help of a designated class, lead the celebration of our 8:15 Tuesday morning school mass.  All students in kindergarten through 8^th grade along with their classroom teachers attend the weekly masses.  Parishioners and CCS families are encouraged to join us for the celebration of mass.  In the instance of a holy day of obligation falling during a school week, the date of the morning school mass is changed accordingly.  The CCS mass schedule can be found on our school calendar.  
 
Sacramental Preparation:  For our CCS second-graders (and students in the Sunday School Program) who are beginning their preparation for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist, and for the middle grades who will later receive the sacrament of Confirmation, our students learn about Church teachings and truths to help them uphold and explain our Catholic faith to others.  As an integral part of their sacramental preparation, the members of the Pro Life Club and Disciples of St. Michael in our middle-school, participate in a variety of service projects.
 
Special Faith Formation Activities, Events and Service Projects: 
Blue Mass
Grandparents’ Day Mass/Reception
Red Ribbon Run
All Saints 
Thanksgiving Baskets
Boxes of Joy