CCD News

1) This coming Sunday(04/27/2025), we will have  CCD at 10:00 AM, followed by Holy Qurbana at 11:30 AM. 2)   Let us   keep   the following candidates in our   prayers   as they prepare to receive   Holy Communion on next Saturday (05/03/2025) . The Holy Communion ceremony will commence at 10:00 AM. Alaina Thomas Anna Rose Vinoy  Ayaan Antony Jaiden John Joseph Kesia Alphones Mathew 3) Our final CCD exam is on May 18th . Please encourage your children to do the exam very successfully.Please click the link below for the Final exam testing guide.  Final Exam Testing Guide 4) The  Syro Malabar USA Diocesan Eucharistic Convention  will take place at  St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Somerset, NJ, from May 23rd to May 25th . There will be separate sessions for  kids, youth, and adults . We encourage you to participate in this  blessed gathering . Please find the registration details in the link below. https://www.smeucharisticcongress.us/registration 5) Please reserve your dat...

1)Tomorrow, our church will celebrate a 13-hour Eucharistic adoration from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  Please commit to at least one hour of adoration. 2)The  Bible Quiz final (online)   will be conducted tomorrow(  Saturday, April 12th 3:00 pm EDT to 5:00 pm EDT (2-hour window) .Candidates can take the Quiz from their home. The quiz will be remotely proctored. Please see more details below and also in the attached Guidelines. ▪ Candidates can start the quiz any time within the scheduled time slot and will get an hour to finish. ▪ There won't be questions from the footnotes or references. ▪ There are no negative marks. ▪ There will be 75 questions for Grades 4-12 and 100 questions for adult candidates. ▪ A trial Quiz will be available for the purpose of checking internet connectivity and system readiness. ▪ Verse-based Questions: Answer the chapter and the verse number given the quoted verse or answer the correct quoted verse given the chapter and verse number. The questions will be from ...

1) This Sunday, we will have CCD at 10:00 AM, followed by Mass at 11:30 AM. During this Lenten season, each CCD grade will have a coin jar for students to contribute money earned through small deeds and sacrifices, fostering the true spirit of almsgiving. We kindly encourage you to support your children in participating in this meaningful act of generosity 2) Please take note of our Holy Week schedule. 3)After the  Holy Saturday Mass (April 19th 2025), around 10:00 AM, the CCD team will host a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt for children from Pre-K to 5th grade.Please see below for the details 4 )The  Bible Quiz final (online)  is fast approaching and will be conducted on  Saturday, April 12th 3:00 pm EDT to 5:00 pm EDT (2-hour window) . Candidates can take the Quiz from their home. The quiz will be remotely proctored. Please see more details below and also in the attached Guidelines. ▪ Candidates can start the quiz any time within the scheduled time slot and will get an hour to finish. ▪ T...

1)Tomorrow, our church will be celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph with a common Mass at 10:00 AM. In a special way, we will also be commemorating the 25th anniversary of our Chicago Diocese. Additionally, we will be inaugurating the Holy Childhood Association and marking its anniversary. 2)Our Lenten retreat will begin next week, with separate sessions for different grades .One for children from Pre-K to 5th grade and another for students from 6th grade and up. The retreat schedule is as follows: Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to spiritually prepare for Holy Week.  3) Please take note of our Holy Week schedule. 4) The  Syro Malabar USA Diocesan Eucharistic Convention  will take place at  St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Somerset, NJ, from May 23rd to May 25th . There will be separate sessions for  kids, youth, and adults . We encoura...

1) Tomorrow, the church is celebrating Ash Monday Mass at 7:00 PM , followed by the imposition of ashes . This sacred day of fasting and reconciliation  is a time for prayer, reflection, and devotion. We encourage you to join the  Ash Monday Mass with your family. 2) The Syro Malabar USA Diocesan Eucharistic Convention will take place at St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Somerset, NJ, from May 23rd to May 25th . There will be separate sessions for kids, youth, and adults . We encourage you to participate in this blessed gathering . Please find the registration details in the link below. https://www.smeucharisticcongress.us/registration 3)During this Lenten season , on most Fridays, CCD students will be leading the Stations of the Cross . We invite you to join this prayerful journey with your family and experience the grace of this sacred devotion. 4) During this Lenten season , each CCD grade will have a coin jar for students to offer the money they earn through smal...

1.This Sunday, CCD classes will be held after the 10:00AM Common Mass.The classroom arrangements are as follows: Grades 12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4 : Church Grades 3, 2, and 1 : Class 3 PreK and Kindergarten : Big Classroom

1. Please join for the  Valentine's Day Dinner Night , hosted by the 11th and 12th grade CCD students on  February 15 !  Join us from 5 :30 PM to 9:00 PM  in the Church Social Hall for a memorable evening.Please click the link below for registration. Valentine's Day Dinner Night Registration 2025    2. J oin us for ☀️Summer in the SON☀️ We are planning to take a group of students in Grades 9 to 12 to School of Nazareth's Summer Camp in Delray Beach, Florida 📅 Dates: June 26 - July 2, 2025 🔆 Cost: $550 until February 15th - Includes all meals, lodging, day excursions, and local transportation ✈️Please note, the flight to Florida and back will be a separate cost Website to Register: https://www.schoolofnazareth.org/summer Contact Rebecca Vayalumkal with any questions. We will plan to travel and fly as one group.  We have had positive experiences from students who have gone in the past. With prayers and blessings! 3. 3.  Please save the date for the Annual Lenten Retreat, wh...