Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade meet on Sunday mornings from 9:10 to 10:20 a.m. in the Education Center, in the lower level of the church. The age requirement for Pre-K CCD is age 4 by August 1st.

First Day of Elementary CCD: Sunday, August 22, 2010
All parents and students are to attend a CCD Orientation Meeting on Sunday August 22nd in Hardebeck Hall.

Sacramental Policy: Before a child receives any of the sacraments (Reconciliation, First Communion or Confirmation), he or she must attend religious education class the year prior to the sacramental program. This is very important to ensure that children are well prepared and eligible to receive the sacraments. New parishioners will need to provide attendance records for the CCD program they attended prior to coming to Blessed Sacrament. Weekly Mass attendance is also required.  If your child does not meet these requirements, please call the Religious Education Office at 463-5733 by August 9th before acceptance into a sacramental program is granted.

Babysitting is held in the Guardian Angels Nursery on the main floor during the 8:00 and 10:30 Masses when CCD is in session. Please feel free to utilize this service for your children who are 5 years of age and under.

*Interested in helping out with CCD or Nursery? If you feel the desire to teach, assist, or substitute for CCD of any age, or you’re interested in helping out in the Nursery every once in a while, please call for requirements and more information.

Check out the 2010-2011 Elementary CCD Calendar

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELEMENTARY CHILDREN

Youth Greeters For children in grades Pre-K through 5. We welcome people to mass with a handshake, a smile, and a nice word or two. We need lots of volunteers in order to cover all the Masses: 5:30, 8:00, and 10:30. Greeters work the second weekend of every month during the CCD year, arrive at least 15 minutes early to their mass, sign in and put on their nametag. New greeters should attend Youth Greeter training—date TBA.

Altar Servers For children at least 9 years of age or in the 4th grade who have received their First Communion, and who are willing to cooperate, accept responsibility, and follow directions well. Weekly mass attendance is essential, and must be committed to serving on assigned days and, if unable to, find a replacement. Willing to serve at Holy Day Masses, Holy Week Celebrations, weddings and funerals. For more information about duties or questions, contact Wilma Brannan, Liturgy Coordinator, 463-5733 ext. 110 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

Children’s Music Program 

Bell Choir: Grades 4-6 (Need at least 6 students)
             Christmas Eve             12/24 @ 5pm
             First Communion         5/2 @ 12:30pm
         *4 practices [45 min.] before the Mass. Dates & Times TBA.

Little People’s Choir: Age 4-Grade 2
             Thanksgiving Day        11/26 @ 9am
             Valentine’s Day           2/14 @ 8am
         *2 practices [30 min.] before each Mass. Dates & Times TBA.

 
Communion Choir: First Communicants and their siblings
               First Communion      5/2 @ 12:30pm
         *1 practice April 22, 7-7:30pm.
Blessed Sacrament Choristers: Grades 3-8
               Christmas Eve          12/24 @ 5pm
               Palm Sunday            3/28 @ 8am
         *3 REQUIRED practices before each mass. Dates & Times TBA
Spot Choir: Grades 1-5
               Sings 6 times throughout the year @ 5:30 Saturday Mass with 1 practice beforehand at 4:30pm. Dates TBA.

For more information about music ministry, contact Cecile Dale, Music Director, 463-5733 ext. 108 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

**For Questions about Elementary Religious Ed., contact Nan Ross, Director of Education and Formation, at 463-5733 ext. 109 or via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it