Catholic Education Program (CEP)

Molly Wright, Director Phone: 449-5424 Email: mewright@socket.net

Current Announcements:

• CEP (Catholic Education Program) CEP (Catholic Education Program) fall registrations are needed now!
• First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. If your child is in the 2nd grade this fall, they are eligible to prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. They must be registered for the CEP program here at Newman or attending CCS. Contact Molly for more information.
• Catechists are needed! Catechists are the backbone of our CEP program. If you enjoy working with children and wish to serve your parish community in a truly rewarding way, contact Molly about becoming a catechist for the Pre-k through 8th grade program!
• Children's Liturgy of the Word. offered during the 9am Mass for children 4 years old through the 6th grade, will begin Sunday, Oct. 2nd. This program is volunteer-dependent, so if you child would like to participate, please fill out a Children's Liturgy of the Word registration sheet from the Education Bulletin Board in the Gathering space and return it to the Newman Office. Children wishing to be part of the Liturgy of the Word program which meets during the 9am Mass need to be registered. Forms are located on the Gathering Space Education Bulletin Board.
• Click Here for Sunday Morning CEP Calendar.
• Click Here for Wednesday evening CEP Calendar.

• Catholic Education Program (CEP) meets Sundays from 10:15 - 11:15 AM or Wednesdays from 6:45 - 7:45 PM.
• Children's Liturgy of the Word for ages 4 through Grade 6 meets during the 9AM Sunday Mass. Parents or guardians must volunteer in this program if their children participate.
• First Eucharist preparation is family centered. Parents of children in the 2nd grade meet in January to begin preparation. Families complete the book/materials, set up an appointment with the priest, then schedule a Mass time for the child's First Eucharist. A banner-making party is offered.
• First Reconciliation is also a family centered program. Parents of children in the 2rd grade meet in September. First Reconciliation is offered as a group service for all family members in November at the Family Reconciliation Service.
• Seasons of Faith provides intergenerational family sessions for unbaptized children of catechetical age.
• Vacation Bible School meets for one week each summer. Children (age 4 - Grade 5) participate in craft making, scripture study, games and worship within a themed program. Parents and older siblings staff the school.

• Click Here for Junior CEP Calendar.
• Junior Catholic Education Program (Jr. CEP) meets Sunday evenings.
• Junior Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) meets twice each month for service projects and social activities.
• Spring Retreat is offered for 8th grade students.
• Seasons of Faith provides intergenerational family sessions for unbaptized children of catechetical age.

Family Activities

• Family Resource Center: A display of our many books, videos, tapes and magazines and other resources to borrow is held in October. Resources can be checked out at any time.
• Family Art Fest: an evening of holiday-themed art and craft projects for children of all ages is held once each year in November. There is no fee but donations are accepted. Refreshments are provided.
• Christmas Pageant and Celebration: The children of the parish present a wonderful reenactment of Christ's birth. Many adults help behind the scenes. The pageant is followed by a potluck meal for the families.
• Family Movie Nights: A family-friendly movie with popcorn and beverages is scheduled once each month through the winter.
• Service Projects: Each year youth ministry sponsors at least one service project for the entire CEP program. The 8th grade class does an individual project as well.