To receive the Sacraments, all children must attend CCD classes regularly from Grades 1 through 8.  For more information, please call (856) 858-1313.

Philosophy
Goal
Program Focus
Catechist Formation and Certification
Calendar
Staff 2002-2003 Directory

Philosophy

"Taking into account that God's kingdom has already been established, and that Christ's followers are called to manifest and work for the fuller realization of that kingdom in all areas of life," (NCD 29), St. Vincent Pallotti, through its Religious Education center, seeks to make a person's "faith become living, conscious, and active, through the light of instruction."

Recognizing Religious Education as a lifelong process as stated in the U.S. Bishop's Pastoral "To Teach As Jesus Did," St. Vincent Pallotti seeks to bring culmination in adulthood, a people constantly striving for conversion and renewal, mature of faith, knowing the mystery of salvation revealed in Christ and witnesses to the fact in human history (NCD 33).

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Goal

Continuing Christian Faith Development of the person through a personal relationship with Jesus through Sacred Scripture and Sacrament.

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Program Focus

Real Learning: Embodies three activities leading to Christian faith formation of the person: BELIEVING, TRUSTING, and DOING.
Attitudes/Values: Sees the simple acquisition of facts as secondary to the development of attitudes and values which shape the person's life.
Understanding: Leads the person to the realization of his/her own dignity and worth, knowing he/she is loved by God.
Message Discovered: Presents the real Christ to the person so that he/she can say YES to Him freely. The person is aware that God is here and now.
Life Style: Professes a unity between what the person believes and how the person lives.
Moral Maturity: Christianizes all dimensions of the person's life.
Witness: Doing for others as Jesus did; using one's gifts in the service of others; promoting justice and peace in the world.

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Catechist Formation and Certification

1. Because Catechists approach their task with varying degrees of competence, the Camden Diocese provides a Catechist Formation and Certification Program, consisting of basic orientation and preparation, including instruction in theology, scripture, and catechetical techniques.

2. St. Vincent Pallotti requires Catechists to take the Diocesan Catechist Formation and Certification Course and to continue to update themselves through In-Service Teacher Enrichment programs and workshops.

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Calendar

January 2003
13 - Report Cards
20 - No Class - Martin Luther King Day

February 2003
17 - No Class - Presidents' Day

March 2003
3 - No Class - Paul VI High School Closed
10 - No Class - Paul VI High School Closed

April 2003
14 - No Class - Holy Week
21 - No Class - Easter Recess

May 2003
5 - Report Cards - CCD Ends

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Staff 2002-2003 Directory

CRE - Sr. Josephine, Coordinator

Grade

K
1-A
1-B
2-A
2-B
3
4
5
6
7-A
7-B
8

Teacher

Jenna Angeloni
Gwen Super
Marianne Toth
Mary Lynne Brewer
Linda Clements
Jeanne Wells
Sr. Theresa Gottuso
Marie Dezii
Barbara O'Shaughnessy
Catherine Francis
John Hoban
Elaine Valenti
Anthony Mecca

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