The mission of the Parish School of Religion (CCD) Program of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church is outlined in the Archdiocese of Washington Forming Disciples for the New Evangelization Curriculum Guide. The program encourages the children to learn Catholic doctrines, prayers, scripture stories, traditions, and practices in order to become disciples of Jesus Christ. The program strives to connect the teachings of Christ and the Church with the students’ life experience in living out the Christian life.
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Lessons flow from the Sunday Gospel, so children are introduced to the Catholic faith within the rhythms of the liturgical year.
Pre-K is open to those children who will have turned 4 years old by September 1.
Kindergarten is open to those children who will have turned 5 years old by September 1 and are enrolled in Kindergarten in a public, private, or homeschool.
They will meet In-Person weekly
Students will engage in Alive in Christ that features a unique spiral scope & sequence based on seven essential doctrinal themes. Age-appropriate content for each theme is presented at every grade level as the child grows and develop.
1st to 6th Grade will meet In-Person weekly.
Grade 7 - Engage in a variety of hands-on, interdisciplinary activities to enhance the concepts being learned in their Our Sunday Visitor: Alive In Christ weekly lessons. They will meet In-Person weekly. Additionally, they attend scheduled parish Sacramental Confirmation Preparation workshops and/or retreats.
Grade 8 - progress to a more "discussion-style" catechetical experience as they embark upon an overview of the Catholic faith. Discussions are sparked by the video content from "Chosen" from Ascension Press. They engage in weekly discussions about how the faith applies to their lives as teens who are preparing for Confirmation and will soon be fully initiated members of the Catholic Church, called to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Additionally, they attend scheduled parish Sacramental Confirmation Preparation workshops and/or retreats.
Our Sunday sessions are conveniently offered to either precede or follow your family’s worship at Sunday Mass (not to replace it).
We are limited by room size as to the number of students per class. All of our classes are filled on a first-come basis. In order to be enrolled in the session of your choice, early registration is encouraged.
Many opportunities are offered to the children and youth of Our Lady Help of Christians
Sacramental Preparation - Workshops and/or Retreats are offered to families enrolled in our Sacramental Preparation programsSun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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8:30 PSR/CCD Class
10:00 1st Communion Parents Workshop (English)
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October 27, 2024
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5:30p PSR/CCD Class
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October 28, 2024
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October 29, 2024
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October 30, 2024
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October 31, 2024
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November 1, 2024
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November 2, 2024
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8:30 PSR/CCD Class
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November 3, 2024
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5:30p PSR/CCD Class
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November 4, 2024
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November 5, 2024
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November 6, 2024
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November 7, 2024
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November 8, 2024
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November 9, 2024
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8:30 PSR/CCD Class & 1st Communion Parents Workshop
10:00 1st Communion Parents Workshop
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November 10, 2024
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11
5:30p PSR/CCD Class
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November 11, 2024
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November 12, 2024
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November 13, 2024
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November 14, 2024
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November 15, 2024
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November 16, 2024
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8:30 PSR/CCD Class & Confirmation Parents Workshop
10:00 Confirmation Parents Workshop
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November 17, 2024
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5:30p PSR/CCD Class & First Communion & Confirmation Parents Workshop (in Spanish with Fr Carlos)
7:00p 1st Communion Parents Workshop (in Spanish with Fr. Carlos)
7:00p Confirmation Parents Workshop (in spanish with Fr. Carlos)
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November 18, 2024
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November 19, 2024
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November 20, 2024
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November 21, 2024
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November 22, 2024
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November 23, 2024
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8:30 NO PSR/CCD Class - Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Break!
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November 24, 2024
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5:30p NO PSR/CCD Class - Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Break!
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November 25, 2024
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November 26, 2024
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November 27, 2024
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November 28, 2024
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Below is the time & room assignments:
Sunday - Session 1 (8:45 AM - 9:45 AM) 1st Grade: Room 105 7th: Room 103/104 RCIC 1A: Room 201 RCIC 2A: Room 202 Sunday - Session 2 (10 AM - 11 AM) Prek: Cindy's Room K: Room 101 2nd A: Room 201 2nd B: Room 202 3rd: Room 105/103 4th: Room 205/104 5th: 103/105 6th: 104/205 8th: 203/204 Monday - Session 3 (5:45 PM - 6:45 PM) RCIC 1B: 205 RCIC 2B: 105 Monday - Session 4 (7 PM - 8 PM) Prek/K: Preschool Room 1st: Room 101 2nd C: Room 201 3rd: Room 202/203 4th: Cry Room/104 5th: 103/202 6th 104/Cry Room 7th: 205 8th: 203/204 RCIC 2C: 105
Flipgrid Instructions
How to Access OSV Lessons on Flipgrid for Parents and Students
Cómo Tener Acceso a Lecciones de OSV en Flipgrid Para Padres y Estudiantes
Links to Classrooms (students must be registered to access the classroom)
PreK-K 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade
4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 7th Grade (Class b)
Link to the 8th Grade CCD online CHOSEN course: (students must be registered and wait to receive the link to access the classroom)
Chosen from Ascension press
If you would like to assist with Our Lady Help of Christians' Faith Formation Program (CCD, Youth, Adult). Your willingness to serve is greatly appreciated. Please visit the volunteer page by clicking here.
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