Immaculate Conception

Catholic Church

Parish School of Religion

2014 – 2015

865 Hatchell LaneDenham Springs, LA 70726

(225) 665-5926 (phone) (225) 665-5996 (fax)

Rev. 12/2/2014

MISSION STATEMENT...................................................................................................................4

REGISTRATION..............................................................................................................................4

TUITION FEES................................................................................................................................4

CLASS SELECTION.........................................................................................................................5

REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS........................................................................5

REGISTRATION IN SEPTEMBER, 2014 AND AFTER........................................................................6

SUNDAY MASS..............................................................................................................................6

ATTENDANCE................................................................................................................................6

SCHOOL CLOSURES.......................................................................................................................6

RETREATS.....................................................................................................................................6

THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST........................................................................................................7

SAFE ENVIRONMENT LESSON.......................................................................................................7

SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................7

ARRIVAL OF STUDENTS.................................................................................................................8

COVERED DROP-OFF.....................................................................................................................8

PARKING.......................................................................................................................................9

STEPS, BRICK SEATS AND PLANTERS.............................................................................................9

VISITORS.......................................................................................................................................9

DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS.............................................................................................................9

CONDUCT and DISCIPLINE............................................................................................................9

CONSEQUENCES.........................................................................................................................10

MISSION OF THE SACRED HEART................................................................................................10

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HOME SCHOOL...........................................................................................................................10

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION...................................................................................................11

PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATION.............................................11

PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST.......................................................11

PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION.........................................................12

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL...........................................................................................................13

OPENING DAY PARENT MEETINGS.............................................................................................13

FIRST GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015................................................................................14

SECOND GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015...........................................................................15

THIRD GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015..............................................................................16

FOURTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015...........................................................................17

FIFTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015...............................................................................18

SIXTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015...............................................................................19

SEVENTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015..........................................................................20

EIGHTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015............................................................................21

NINTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015..............................................................................22

TENTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015..............................................................................23

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF....................................................................................................24

YOUTH MINISTRY STAFF.............................................................................................................24

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STAFF................................................................................................24

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS......................................................................................24

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MISSION STATEMENT The primary purpose of Immaculate Conception’s Parish School of Religion (PSR) is to support parents in their role as primary educators of their children as they lead them to grow in their awareness of the presence of God. Growth in faith implies formation, information, and transformation, and is the responsibility of the educator to support those parents who strive to teach their children to live the Gospel as part of the Catholic community and in developing a Christ-centered environment in today’s world.

These policies and procedures are to help parents and students in their awareness of the importance of continuing religious education. We hope to support, encourage, and enable parents to help their children learn more about the Catholic faith. Immaculate Conception encourages all parents to participate in the spiritual growth of their children.

REGISTRATIONFor the 2014-2015 school year, registration before, during and after classes will be Sunday, March 9, 2014 through April 9, 2014. Parents can register at the Parish School of Religion (PSR) offices during the work day or during class time. After classes end in April, parents can register in the PSR office during our regular office hours.

If all students are registered before May, our staff will be able to enter the information and schedule students. We will then have ample time to order the correct number of text books and supplies, recruit and train catechists and volunteers, send out the schedules, and make corrections before classes start. Handling the majority of the work for registration during the spring and summer allows us to better serve your education needs when classes begin in September. A late fee of $10.00 will be assessed beginning May 1, 2014.

TUITION FEES1 child $35.00 per year2 children $60.00 per year3 + children $75.00 per year

Sacramental Preparation Fee 1st Eucharist $15.00 (in addition to tuition fee)

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Confirmation $70.00 (includes all expenses)

Late Fee Beginning May 1, 2014 $10.00

Please note that students will not be completely registered or assigned to a class until tuition is paid.

CLASS SELECTIONTo interface with parishioners’ busy schedules, the Parish School of Religion offers seven sessions each week to accommodate the number of children (over 1,000) seeking religious education and the size limitations of our facilities. Classes are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Once registration is completed and a tuition payment is received, your registration will be processed. When a class reaches full capacity, it is closed and parents are asked to make a second selection.

Immaculate Conception ChurchSunday 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Grades 6-10Monday 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Grades 1-8Monday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Grades 1-10Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Confirmation Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Grades 1-6Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Grades 1-6

Mission Of The Sacred Heart – LivingstonWednesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Grades 1-10

REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTSIf possible, we will make any changes to class assignments to accommodate your schedule. Please call or come into the PSR office to request a change. There is a short time period, just prior to and during the first week of classes, that we will not make changes (Wednesday, September 3 to Wednesday, September 10, 2014). It is too busy during the first week to accommodate these requests. We will resume making changes after September 10.

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REGISTRATION IN SEPTEMBER, 2014 AND AFTERIn an effort to eliminate interruptions to catechists and students, if you register a student the day of class, it must be at least one hour before class starts. This gives us time to correct the roll and gather the necessary supplies for a new student before class begins.

SUNDAY MASSThe Eucharist is central to our Catholic faith and weekly participation in the Mass is critical to your child’s faith formation. Faith must be practiced to be meaningful, and attendance at Mass as a family is an important part of your child’s religious education.

ATTENDANCEStudents are expected to be present for all classes. Parents will be contacted if a child is absent for five classes. If a student should miss a day of class for any reason, please pick up the lesson from the PSR Office, complete the lesson at home and return the lesson to the PSR Office.

Students in seventh through tenth grades are allowed to attend a make-up class on the alternate night, of the same week, rather than doing written make up work.

If a student does not make up the lesson, the child will be required to take a proficiency test. If a student has missed one year or more of religious education, a conference with the Director of Religious Education is required.

SCHOOL CLOSURESWe will not close for rainy days or severe weather advisories. If conditions are unsafe to drive, stay home and pick up the makeup work the following week. We will close when weather conditions force school closures, and curfews.

RETREATS Retreats will be given for students who are preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Sacramental retreats are mandatory.

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THE PASSION OF THE CHRISTAll seventh and eighth grade students will watch The Passion of the Christ directed by Mel Gibson during Lent. This movie is rated R because of the violence Christ endured during his last hours of life. We need your permission to show this movie to your minor child. Permission slips will be attached to registration forms for seventh and eighth grade students. If we do not get a permission slip during the registration process, we will contact you approximately six weeks before the movie is shown. Please sign and return the slips to our office. If you do not want your child to see the movie—it is difficult for some to see the blood and violence—let us know and please keep them at home. Make-up work from the book will be assigned for the three weeks spent watching and discussing the movie.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT LESSON“Dioceses are to maintain “safe environment” programs which the diocesan bishop deems to be in accord with Catholic moral principles. They are to be conducted cooperatively with parents, civic authorities, educators, and community organizations to provide education and training for children, youth, parents, ministers, educators, volunteers, and others about ways to make and maintain a safe environment for children and young people.”

-USCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, Article 12 (June 14, 2002)

Because of the above policy, the Diocese of Baton Rouge has mandated a Safe Environment lesson entitled, Circle of Care. All students are required to participate unless a parent signs an “Opt Out” letter. You can view the lesson at www.diobrocyp.org. Click on “Safe Environment Curriculum.” Scroll through the lessons to find the grade level lesson for your child. Decide whether to send your child to ICC for class or print the necessary lesson and present the material to your child at home. If you “opt out,” please keep your child at home on the date we have scheduled the lesson.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTSAll employees and volunteers deemed to have ongoing, unsupervised contact with minors in the course of their ministries or employment are required to:

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1. Complete the EAPPS application for a background check.2. Complete the Acknowledgment of the Code of Ethics and Behavior for Adults who

Minister with Children in the Diocese of Baton Rouge.3. Complete the Safe and Sacred training module for Adults.4. Have their name screened through the Louisiana State Sex Offender Registry.

ARRIVAL OF STUDENTS The main entry doors will be unlocked during scheduled office hours for the Faith

Formation Center (FFC). All students are to report to the FFC no earlier than fifteen minutes before class. 15 minutes prior to class, the east, west and north entry doors will unlock. 5 minutes after the bell rings the east, west, and north entry doors will lock. This is a safety precaution. The only entry door the staff can effectively monitor is the

main entrance. You can use the entry door nearest your child’s classroom to ease traffic flow in the

hallway. The bell system is automated and updated the same as computers and cell phones,

therefore, our start and end times should be the same as your cell phone.

COVERED DROP-OFF This lane is for one way, continuous traffic flow. No Parking in the drop-off lane. Do not line up in the drop off lane waiting for the bell

to ring or let someone out to pick up a student while you wait in the drop off lane. Pull up, let a student out and drive away. If you see your child waiting, pull in, pick them up and drive away. In all other cases – PARK! There are plenty of close, easy access parking spaces near the building. For safety

reasons, please use the drop off lane properly. If you park in the drop off lane, and students walk between the cars to get to the parking lot, it’s a safety hazard. Someone will try to go around you and may not see a student crossing between the cars.

If it’s raining, let students out under the covered area and we will walk little ones to class.

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PARKINGThe new south parking lot (in front of the FFC) has a Fire Lane. Please observe and obey this ordinance.

STEPS, BRICK SEATS AND PLANTERSFor everyone’s safety, please do not let your child run, jump on/off or play on these raised objects.

VISITORSAll visitors (adult and student) must report to the office for a pass to enter the classroom. All visitors are required to follow the rules of proper conduct in the classrooms and Church.

DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS A few minutes before the bell rings, all entry doors will unlock. Parents wait outside until the bell rings. Use the entry door closest to your child’s classroom First through fifth grade students will be dismissed, to an adult, at the classroom door.

No student in grades one through five is to walk in the parking lot without adult supervision.

Students in grades seven through eleven will be dismissed from the classrooms and meet you in the parking lot.

On days when sixth grade meets with high school students who are dismissed from the classrooms (Sunday and Monday) they will be dismissed from the classroom. When sixth grade meets with elementary students (Wednesday) who are dismissed, to an adult, at the classroom door, then sixth grade will dismiss in the same manner.

CONDUCT and DISCIPLINEThe time for religious instruction in the classroom is limited so it is of utmost importance that students cooperate fully in order to make the best use of time. Our Religious Education staff is here to help each student learn and grow in their faith. For the most part, this is done in a group setting. Please help us to maintain a cooperative learning environment.

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Students are not allowed to bring food, drinks, candy, gum, toys, sports equipment, electronic devices, or cell phones into the classrooms.

Get water and go to the restroom BEFORE the bell rings. Students are not allowed to leave the classroom unless escorted by a staff member.

Students are to dress modestly and boys are not to wear caps to church. Property damage is the responsibility of the parents.

CONSEQUENCES For the first offense, the student will be warned by the Catechist or adult in authority. For the second offense, the student is sent to the office to meet with the Coordinator.

The Coordinator will discuss the matter with the student and Catechist. A conduct report will be kept in the student’s file. Parents will be notified of second offense.

For the third offense, the student’s parents will be notified again and a conference with the parents and Coordinator will be held to discuss the problem. If necessary, the Pastor will be consulted.

MISSION OF THE SACRED HEARTReligious Education classes for first through tenth grades are offered at the Mission of the Sacred Heart in Livingston. MSH classes are an extension of the program offered at Immaculate Conception. The MSH program follows all policies of program at ICC. Classes for MSH will be on Wednesday at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Enrollment is limited and based upon having a volunteer catechist to cover each grade level.

HOME SCHOOLAll families choosing to home school their children must register with the Parish School of Religion and agree to abide by the home school policies. The textbooks and curriculum provided by the Parish School of Religion must be followed. The completed work is to be turned in to the grade coordinator. A final test will be administered by the grade coordinator. Home school fees are the same as the fee for attending class at ICC/MSH plus a $5.00 charge for each parent manual.

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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONFrom the moment of your Baptism, you have been called by name to follow Jesus’ way to the Father. We are moved to know, love and serve God and we encounter Him most intimately through the Sacraments.

Students who are eligible for the sacramental preparation programs and attend a parochial school must prepare for and receive the sacraments in their own parish and not the parochial school they attend.

PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST RECONCILIATIONThe sacrament of First Reconciliation will be celebrated during the month of November and will take place during regular class time. Please dress accordingly, no shorts, no tank tops or loud T-shirts. School uniforms are acceptable.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION

Students must: have received a Catholic baptism; or a Trinitarian baptism accepted by the Catholic

Church; have completed first grade religion and are enrolled in second grade sacramental

preparation classes; be in second grade or seven years old before receiving the sacrament.

At least one parent must: attend a Reconciliation retreat with the child; be present when the child receives the sacrament.

PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARISTThe sacrament of First Eucharist will be celebrated on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Boys are asked to wear a white shirt with a tie and dark pants and dress shoes. Boys may also wear a suit or sport coat of any color. Girls are asked to wear a white dress, white shoes, and white socks or stockings. Girls may also wear a veil or head piece. Please do not wear gloves.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST EUCHARIST

Students must: have met the requirements for First Reconciliation; have received the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

At least one parent must: attend a sacramental preparation meeting; attend a First Eucharist retreat with the child; be present when the child receives the sacrament.

PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATIONEvery baptized person should receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Without the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, Baptism is still valid and efficacious, but Christian initiation remains incomplete. Confirmation is an important step in a Christian’s faith journey that not only stresses maturity, but also commitment, knowledge, freedom and active participation. Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more living familiarity with the Holy Spirit.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE

Candidates must: be in eleventh grade or sixteen years old by December 31st before receiving the

sacrament in January; have attended at least two years of religious formation from a Catholic school or a

Parish School of Religion prior to being admitted to the Confirmation Program; have 100% attendance by attending all nine classes or the scheduled make-up classes; attend the Retreat, Day of Prayer and Reconciliation; prepare for and attend Confirmation Interviews; write a two page handwritten saint report and a Letter of Request for Confirmation; complete twenty-five service hours.

Confirmation Orientation MeetingCandidates and at least one parent must attend the Confirmation orientation meeting on Monday, August 11 or Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting is the same on both nights. You can choose the one which best fits your schedule.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLA Thrilling Ride with Jesus Vacation Bible School will be held June 16– 20, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. VBS is for children entering Kindergarten through fifth grade. The fee is $15.00 per student. Registration begins March 1 to May 30. The children enjoy games, songs, skits and crafts. Join us for a week of friendship, fellowship and fun. Please call Jane Stahl or Barbara Normand for more information (225) 665-5926.

OPENING DAY PARENT MEETINGS

Immaculate Conception ChurchDuring the first week of classes, September 7-10, 2014, there will be a parent meeting in the chapel on the 2nd floor. All meetings are the same. You only need to attend one meeting even if your children attend different days/sessions.

Mission of the Sacred HeartDuring the second week of classes, September 17, 2014, there will be a parent meeting in the meeting hall.

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FIRST GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015

1st Grade – God Loves UsWeek 1 Sep 8-10 Orientation Introduce Course MaterialWeek 2 Sep 15-17 Chapter 1 God is Our FatherWeek 3 Sep 22-24 Chapter 2 We Believe in the Blessed TrinityWeek 4 Sep 29-Oct 1 Chapter 3 Jesus Grew Up in a Family Week 5 Oct 6-8 Chapter 4 Jesus Works Among the PeopleWeek 6 Oct 13-15 Chapter 5 Jesus Teaches Us About LoveWeek 7 Oct 20-22 Church Tour Church Week 8 Oct 28-29 Chapter 25 We Honor Mary and the SaintsWeek 9 Nov 3-5 Chapter 6/7 The Church Year/Ordinary Times Week 10 Nov 10-12 Chapter 8 Jesus Had Many Followers Week 11 Nov 17-19 Chapter 15 We Belong to a Parish

Nov 24-26 No Class ThanksgivingWeek 12 Dec 1-3 Diocesan Lesson Circles of CareWeek 13 Dec 8-10 Chapter 13/14 Advent/Christmas Week 13 Dec 8 No Class Monday

@ 6:30 ONLYFeast of the Immaculate Conception*

Dec11-Jan 24 No Class Semester BreakJan 26-28 No Class Parish Mission w/Glenn Harmon

Week 14 Feb 2-4 Chapter 17 The Church Welcomes MembersWeek 15 Feb 9-11 Chapter 18 We are Followers of Jesus

Feb 16-18 No Class Mardi Gras HolidayWeek 16 Feb 23-25 Chapter 23 We Celebrate the MassWeek 17 Mar 2-4 Chapter 24 We Share God’s LoveWeek 18 Mar 9-11 Chapter 26 We Care for God’s Creation Week 19 Mar 16-18 Chapter 27 Easter Week 20 Mar 23-25 Way of Cross End of Semester

*No Class Monday, December 8th @ 6:30 allows students, parents, and catechists to attend 7:00 p.m. Mass on this Holy Day of Obligation.

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SECOND GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015

2nd Grade Jesus Shares God’s Life

Week 1 Sep 8-10 Orientation Introduce Course MaterialWeek 2 Sep 15-17 Chapter 1 Jesus Is the Son of GodWeek 3 Sep 22-24 Chapter 4 We Celebrate Baptism Week 4 Sep 29-Oct 1 Chapter 8 We Learn About God’s Love Week 5 Oct 6-8 Chapter 9 God Gives Us LawsWeek 6 Oct 13-15 Chapter 10 We Follow God’s Laws Week 7 Oct 20-22 Chapter 11 We Prepare for the Sacrament of

ForgivenessWeek 8

Sunday

Oct 27-29

Nov. 2

Chapter 12

Reconciliation Retreat Monday classes/MSH

We Celebrate the Sacrament of ForgivenessMain Hall 1:00-3:00 PM

Week 9

Sunday

Nov 3-5

Nov. 9

Chapter 25

Reconciliation Retreat Wednesday classes/Home school

We Honor Mary

Main Hall 1:00-3:00 PM

Week 10 Nov 10-12 Reconciliation Church (During Class Time)Week 11 Nov 17-19 Reconciliation Celebration Rectory

Nov 24-26 No Class ThanksgivingWeek 12 Dec 1-3 Diocesan Lesson Circles of CareWeek 13 Dec 8-10 Chapter 13/14 Advent/Christmas Week 13 Dec 8 No Class Monday @ 6:30 ONLY Feast of the Immaculate Conception*

Dec 11-Jan 24 No Class Semester BreakJan 26-28 No Class Parish Mission w/Glenn Harmon

Week 14 Feb 2-4 Chapter 15 Jesus Gives Us the EucharistWeek 15 Feb 9-11 Chapter 16

1 st Eucharist Parents’ Meeting ICC

We Gather for the Celebration of the EucharistMeeting During Class Time

Feb 16-18 No Class Mardi Gras HolidayWeek 16 Feb 23-25 Chapter 17

1 st Eucharist Parents’ Meeting Mission

We Celebrate the Liturgy of the WordMeeting During Class Time

Week 17 Mar 2-4 Chapter 18 We Celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist

Week 18 Mar 9-11 Chapter 19 We Go In Peace to Share God’s Love Week 19 Mar 16-18 Video/Practice Church Week 20 Mar 23-25 Way of Cross End of SemesterSaturday April 18 2 nd Grade Eucharist

Retreat/Practice Main Hall/Church 1:00-3:00 PM

Sunday Apr 26 First Eucharist Celebration Church 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM

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THIRD GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015

3rd Grade – We Are the Church Week 1 Sep 8-10 Orientation Introduce Course MaterialWeek 2 Sep 15-17 Chapter 1 God Sends Us His Own Son Week 3 Sep 22-24 Chapter 2 Jesus Teaches Us About God’s

Love Week 4 Sep 29-Oct 1 Chapter 3 Christ Will Come Again Week 5 Oct 6-8 Chapter 4 The Church BeginsWeek 6 Oct 13-15 Chapter 5 We Learn About The Early Church Week 7 Oct 20-22 Chapter 6/7 The Church Year/Ordinary Times Week 8 Oct 27-29 Chapter 25 We Are God’s Holy People Week 9 Nov 3-5 Chapter 8 The Church Has Four MarksWeek 10 Nov 10-12 Chapter 9 The Church Teaches UsWeek 11 Nov 17-19 Chapter 10 The Church Prays

Nov 24-26 No Class ThanksgivingWeek 12 Dec 1-3 Diocesan Lesson Circles of CareWeek 13 Dec 8-10 Chapter 13/14 Advent/Christmas Week 13 Dec 8 No Class Monday

@ 6:30 ONLYFeast of the Immaculate Conception*

Dec 11-Jan 24 No Class Semester BreakJan 26-28 No Class Parish Mission w/Glenn Harmon

Week 14 Feb 2-4 Chapter 11 The Parish is Our HomeWeek 15 Feb 9-11 Chapter 12 God Calls Us to Holiness

Feb 16-18 No Class Mardi Gras Holiday Week 16 Feb 23-25 Chapter 15 We Celebrate the SacramentsWeek 17 Mar 2-4 Chapter 16 Celebrating Eucharist: the MassWeek 18 Mar 9-11 Chapter 17 We Worship at MassWeek 19 Mar 16-18 Chapter 18 Celebrating Penance and

Reconciliation Week 20 Mar 23-25 Way of Cross End of Semester

*No Class Monday, December 8th @ 6:30 allows students, parents, and catechists to attend 7:00 p.m. Mass on this Holy Day of Obligation.

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FOURTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015

4th Grade God’s Law Guides UsWeek 1 Sep 8-10 Orientation Introduce Course MaterialWeek 2 Sep 15-17 Chapter 25 We Are the Church Week 3 Sep 22-24 Chapter 2 Jesus Leads Us to HappinessWeek 4 Sep 29-Oct 1 Chapter 8 Learning About God’s LawWeek 5 Oct 6-8 Chapter 9 The First Commandment Week 6 Oct 13-15 Chapter 10 The Second Commandment Week 7 Oct 20-22 Chapter 11 The Third Commandment Week 8 Oct 27-29 Chapter 12 Strengthened by the Eucharist Week 9 Nov 3-5 Chapter 15 The Fourth Commandment Week 10 Nov 10-12 Chapter 16 The Fifth Commandment Week 11 Nov 117-19 Chapter 17 The Sixth Commandment

Nov 24-26 No Class ThanksgivingWeek 12 Dec 1-3 Diocesan Lesson Circles of CareWeek 13 Dec 8-10 Chapter 13/14 Advent/ChristmasWeek 13 Dec 8 No Class Monday

@ 6:30 ONLYFeast of the Immaculate Conception*

Dec 11-Jan 24 No Class Semester BreakJan 26-28 No Class Parish Mission w/Glenn Harmon

Week 14 Feb 2-4 Chapter 18 The Seventh CommandmentWeek 15 Feb 9-11 Chapter 19 The Eighth Commandment

Feb 16-18 No Class Mardi Gras HolidayWeek 16 Feb 23-25 Chapter 22 The Ninth Commandment Week 17 Mar 2-4 Chapter 23 The Tenth Commandment Week 18 Mar 9-11 ReviewWeek 19 Mar 16-18 Chapter 26 We Are Called to DiscipleshipWeek 20 Mar 23-25 Way of Cross End of Semester

*No Class Monday, December 8th @ 6:30 allows students, parents, and catechists to attend 7:00 p.m. Mass on this Holy Day of Obligation

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FIFTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015

5th Grade— The SacramentsWeek 1 Sep 8-10 Orientation Introduce Course MaterialWeek 2 Sep 15-17 Chapter 3 The Church Celebrates Seven

SacramentsWeek 3 Sep 22-24 Chapter 4 New Life in Christ Week 4 Sep 29-Oct 1 Chapter 5 The Sacrament of Baptism Week 5 Oct 6-8 Chapter 8 The Coming of the Holy SpiritWeek 6 Oct 13-15 Chapter 9 Celebration of Confirmation Week 7 Oct 20-22 Chapter 10 Jesus Christ, Bread of Life Week 8 Oct 27-29 Chapter 11 Celebration of Eucharist Week 9 Nov 3-5 Chapter 12 Living as Prayer People Week 10 Nov 10-12 Chapter 16 Celebration of Reconciliation Week 11 Nov 17-19 Chapter 18 Celebration of Anointing of the

Sick Nov 24-26 No Class Thanksgiving

Week 12 Dec 1-3 Diocesan Lesson Circles of CareWeek 13 Dec 8-10 Chapter 13/14 Advent/ ChristmasWeek 13 Dec 8 No Class Monday

@ 6:30 ONLYFeast of the Immaculate Conception*

Dec 11-Jan 24 No Class Semester BreakJan 26-28 No Class Parish Mission w/Glenn Harmon

Week 14 Feb 2-4 Chapter 23 Called to Live as Jesus’ Disciples Week 15 Feb 9-11 Vocation Lesson

Feb 16-18 No Class Mardi Gras HolidayWeek 16 Feb 23-25 Chapter 24 Celebration of MatrimonyWeek 17 Mar 2-4 Chapter 25 Celebration of Holy Orders Week 18 Mar 9-11 Chapter 19 Mary, Model of DiscipleshipWeek 19 Mar 16-18 Review Week 20 Mar 23-25 Way of Cross End of Semester

*No Class Monday, December 8th @ 6:30 allows students, parents, and catechists to attend 7:00 p.m. Mass on this Holy Day of Obligation.

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SIXTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015

6th Grade We Are God’s People Week 1 Sep 7-10 Orientation Introduce Course MaterialWeek 2 Sep 14-17 DVD 1/Chapter 1 God’s Revelation/BibleWeek 3 Sep 21-24 DVD 2/Chapter 2 Creation Week 4 Sep 28-Oct 1 Chapter 3 People Turn From GodWeek 5 Oct 5-8 Chapter 4 God Promises to Help PeopleWeek 6 Oct 12-15 DVD 3 The PatriarchsWeek 7 Oct 19-22 Chapter 5 The Patriarchs – God Chooses a

People Week 8 Oct 26 No Class Sunday ICC Parish FairWeek 8 Oct 27-29 Chapter 8 An Enslaved People Week 9 Nov 2-5 DVD 4 Week 10 Nov 9-12 Chapter 9 A Free People Week 11 Nov 16-19 Chapter 10 A Conquering People

Nov 23-26 No Class ThanksgivingWeek 12 Nov 30-Dec 3 Diocesan Lesson Circles of CareWeek 13 Dec 7-10 Chapter 13/14 Advent/Christmas Week 13 Dec 8 No Class Monday

@ 6:30 ONLYFeast of the Immaculate Conception*

Dec 9-Jan 24 No Class Semester BreakJan 25-28 No Class Parish Mission w/Glenn Harmon

Week 14 Feb 1-4 DVD 5Week 15 Feb 8-11 Chapter 11 A Royal People

Feb 15-18 No Class Mardi Gras HolidayWeek 16 Feb 22-25 Chapter 12 A Prosperous PeopleWeek 17 Mar 1-4 DVD 6Week 18 Mar 8-11 Chapter 17 The Exile and the Journey HomeWeek 19 Mar 15-18 Chapter 18 A Strong PeopleWeek 20 Mar 22-25 Way of Cross End of Semester

*No Class Monday, December 8th @ 6:30 allows students, parents, and catechists to attend 7:00 p.m. Mass on this Holy Day of Obligation.

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SEVENTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015

We Live Our Faith: As Disciples of Jesus

2014-2015 7th Grade CalendarWeek 1 Sep 7-10 Orientation Introduce Course MaterialWeek 2 Sep 14-17 Chapter 1 The Source of All LifeWeek 3 Sep 21-24 Chapter 2 The Truth RevealedWeek 4 Sep 28-Oct 1 Chapter 3 The Blessed TrinityWeek 5 Oct 5-8 Chapter 4 God, Our Loving FatherWeek 6 Oct 12-15 Chapter 5 Jesus Christ, the Good NewsWeek 7 Oct 19-22 Chapter 6 Holy Spirit, Helper and GuideWeek 8 Oct 26 No Class Sunday ICC Parish FairWeek 8 Oct 27-29 Chapter 7 The Promise of SalvationWeek 9 Nov 2-5 Chapter 8 Jesus the Promised MessiahWeek 10 Nov 9-12 Chapter 9 The Coming of God’s KingdomWeek 11 Nov 16-19 Chapter 10 Jesus, The Healer

Nov 23-26 No Class ThanksgivingWeek 12 Nov 30-Dec 3 Diocesan Lesson Circles of CareWeek 13 Dec 7-10 Chapter 11 Jesus, The Bread of LifeWeek 13 Dec 8 No Class Monday

@ 6:30 ONLYFeast of the Immaculate Conception*

Dec 11-Jan 24 No Class Semester BreakJan 25-28 No Class Parish Mission w/Glenn Harmon

Week 14 Feb 1-4 Speaker Respect Life/Elaine MatherneWeek 15 Feb 8-11 Chapter 12 Jesus Christ the Savior/Final Exam

Feb 15-18 No Class Mardi Gras HolidayWeek 16 Feb 22-25 Movie Passion of ChristWeek 17 Mar 1-4 Movie Passion of ChristWeek 18 Mar 8-11 Movie Passion of ChristWeek 19 Mar 15-18 Chapter 13 The Seven SacramentsWeek 20 Mar 22-25 Way of the Cross End of Semester

*No Class Monday, December 8th @ 6:30 allows students, parents, and catechists to attend 7:00 p.m. Mass on this Holy Day of Obligation.

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EIGHTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015

We Live Our Faith: As Members of the Church

2014-2015 8th Grade CalendarWeek 1 Sep 7-10 Orientation Introduce Course MaterialWeek 2 Sep 14-17 Chapter 1 We Respond to God’s LoveWeek 3 Sep 21-24 Chapter 2 Part 1 We Make Moral ChoicesWeek 4 Sep 28-Oct 1 Chapter 2 Part 2 We Make Moral ChoicesWeek 5 Oct 5-8 Chapter 3 Part 1 We Follow God’s LoveWeek 6 Oct 12-15 Chapter 3 Part 2 We Follow God’s LoveWeek 7 Oct 19-22 Chapter 4 We Love God and OthersWeek 8 Oct 26 No Class Sunday ICC Parish FairWeek 8 Oct 27-29 Chapter 5 Part 1 We Honor Life and CreationWeek 9 Nov 2-5 Chapter 5 Part 2 We Honor Life and CreationWeek 10 Nov 9-12 Chapter 6 We Respect All PeopleWeek 11 Nov 16-19 Chapter 21 Living As the Body of Christ

Nov 23-26 No Class ThanksgivingWeek 12 Nov 30-Dec 3 Diocesan Lesson Circles of CareWeek 13 Dec 7-10 Handouts EucharistWeek 13 Dec 8 No Class Monday

@ 6:30 ONLYFeast of the Immaculate Conception*

Dec 11-Jan 24 No Class Semester BreakJan 25-28 No Class Parish Mission w/Glenn Harmon

Week 14 Feb 1-4 Gathering Fr. Frank – Church HistoryWeek 15 Feb 8-11 Handouts Reconciliation/Final Exam

Feb 15-18 No Class Mardi Gras HolidayWeek 16 Feb 22-25 Movie Passion of ChristWeek 17 Mar 1-4 Movie Passion of ChristWeek 18 Mar 8-11 Movie Passion of ChristWeek 19 Mar 15-18 Gathering Ministry NightWeek 20 Mar 22-25 Way of Cross End of Semester

*No Class Monday, December 8th @ 6:30 allows students, parents, and catechists to attend 7:00 p.m. Mass on this Holy Day of Obligation.

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NINTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015

Our Catholic Faith

2014-2015 9th Grade CalendarWeek 1 Sep 7-10 Orientation Introduce Course MaterialWeek 2 Sep 14-17 Introduction Our Catholic FaithWeek 3 Sep 21-24 Chapter 1 Part 1 Our Loving God (p. 20-28)Week 4 Sep 28-Oct 1 Chapter 1 Part 2 Our Loving God (p. 28-39)Week 5 Oct 5-8 Chapter 2 Part 1 Jesus Christ (p. 40-50)Week 6 Oct 12-15 Chapter 2 Part 2 Jesus Christ (p. 51-65)Week 7 Oct 19-22 Chapter 3 Part 1 Holy Spirit and Trinity (p. 66-76)Week 8 Oct 26 No Class Sunday ICC Parish FairWeek 8 Oct 27-29 Chapter 3 Part 2 Holy Spirit and Trinity (p. 76-89)Week 9 Nov 2-5 Chapter 4 Part 1 The Church (p. 90-101)Week 10 Nov 9-12 Chapter 4 Part 2 The Church (p. 102-117)Week 11 Nov 16-19 Chapter 5 Part 1 Communion of the Saints (p. 118-126)

Nov 23-26 No Class ThanksgivingWeek 12 Nov 30-Dec 3 Diocesan Lesson Circles of CareWeek 13 Dec 7-10 Advent LessonWeek 13 Dec 8 No Class Monday

@ 6:30 ONLYFeast of the Immaculate Conception*

Dec 11-Jan 24 No Class Semester BreakJan 25-28 No Class Parish Mission w/Glenn Harmon

Week 14 Feb 1-4 Chapter 5 Part 2 Communion of the Saints (p. 127-143)Week 15 Feb 8-11 Chapter 8 Part 1 Catholic Morality (p. 194-201)

Feb 15-18 No Class Mardi Gras HolidayWeek 16 Feb 22-25 Chapter 8 Part 2 Catholic Morality (p. 202-2130Week 17 Mar 1-4 Chapter 9 Christian Moral LifeWeek 18 Mar 8-11 Chapter 10 Prayer/Final ExamWeek 19 Mar 15-18 Gathering Ministry NightWeek 20 Mar 22-25 Way of Cross End of Semester

*No Class Monday, December 8th @ 6:30 allows students, parents, and catechists to attend 7:00 p.m. Mass on this Holy Day of Obligation.

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TENTH GRADE CLASS CALENDAR 2014-2015

Your Life in Christ

2014-2015 10th Grade CalendarWeek 1 Sep 7-10 Orientation Introduce Course MaterialWeek 2 Sep 14-17 Introduction What is Life in Christ?Week 3 Sep 21-24 Chapter 1 The Gift of Being HumanWeek 4 Sep 28-Oct 1 Chapter 2 Making Moral Decisions (John Q)Week 5 Oct 5-8 Chapter 3 Law as a Guide to FreedomWeek 6 Oct 12-15 Chapter 4 Jesus as a Moral Guide (Jesus of

Nazareth)Week 7 Oct 19-22 Chapter 5 Conscience Formation (Romero)Week 8 Oct 26 No Class Sunday ICC Parish FairWeek 8 Oct 27-29 Chapter 6 Part 1 Sin and Forgiveness (p. 142-151)Week 9 Nov 2-5 Chapter 6 Part 2 Sin and Forgiveness (p. 151-161)Week 10 Nov 9-12 Chapter 7 Part 1 Love God (p. 165-174)Week 11 Nov 16-19 Chapter 7 Part 2 Love God (p. 175-185)

Nov 23-26 No Class ThanksgivingWeek 12 Nov 30-Dec 3 Diocesan Lesson Circles of CareWeek 13 Dec 7-10 Advent LessonWeek 13 Dec 8 No Class Monday

@ 6:30 ONLYFeast of the Immaculate Conception*

Dec 11-Jan 24 No Class Semester BreakWeek 14 Jan 25-28 No Class Parish Mission w/Glenn HarmonWeek 15 Feb 1-4 Speaker Respect for SexualityWeek 16 Feb 8-11 Speaker Respect for Life

Feb 15-18 No Class Mardi Gras HolidayWeek 17 Feb 22-25 Chapter 10 Part 1 Respect for TruthWeek 18 Mar 1-4 Chapter 10 Part 2 Respect for JusticeWeek 19 Mar 8-11 Lent Lesson Final ExamWeek 20 Mar 15-18 Gathering Ministry NightWeek 21 Mar 22-25 Way of Cross End of Semester

*No Class Monday, December 8th @ 6:30 allows students, parents, and catechists to attend 7:00 p.m. Mass on this Holy Day of Obligation.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF

Name Title Phone EmailBarbara Normand Coordinator for Grades

One through Six665-5926 ext. 227 bnormand@icc-msh.org

Gwen Richard Coordinator for Grades Seven through Eleven, Director of Religious Ed.

665-5926 ext. 223 gcrichard@icc-msh.org

Jane Stahl Secretary and Child Protection Coordinator

665-5926 ext. 208 jstahl@icc-msh.org

YOUTH MINISTRY STAFF

Name Title Phone EmailMella Rodriguez Director of Youth

Ministry mrodriguez@icc-msh.org

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STAFFJane Stahl Barbara Normand

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS September through April our office hours are:

Sunday: 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday: 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

May through August our office hours are flexible, please call us to schedule an appointment.

Office phone: (225) 665-5926 Fax: (225) 665-5996P. O. Box 1609, Denham Springs, LA 70727865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs, LA 70726www.icc-msh.org

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