CCD Announcements & Forms

Monumental VBS

5/26/2022

August 8-12
9:45AM-12 Noon
Campers: PreK 4-Grade 4 (9/22)
Fee $55
Helpers: Grades 5 and 6 (9/22)
Fee $30
Leaders: Grades 7-12 (9/22)
Please click on Forms below:
Camper Form
Helper Form
Leader Form
Camper Information will be sent home by 8/1.

February 24th, 2022

2/24/2022

Feb 25TH from 7-9PM, STM will be hosting Mardi Gras for our families. There will be games, an ice cream sundae station, and crafts. Each family is asked to bring a dessert or snack for share table. This is our last hurrah, as we get ready for Lent!

First Eucharist Dates / Info

2/24/2022

February 10 Parent Meeting 7PM
March 12 Eucharist Workshop 1-3PM
March 15 or March 16 Class explaining The Mass 4:15-5:15PM
April 12 or April 26 Communion Practice
April 23 5PM, April 24 10AM and 12 Noon the Sacrament of First Eucharist
April 30 5PM, May 1 10AM and 12 Noon the Sacrament of First Eucharist

CCD Family Catechesis Dates

2/24/2022

Oct
3 9AM, 11AM
24 9AM, 11AM
Nov
7 9AM, 11AM
14 9AM, 11AM
Dec
  5 9AM, 11AM
12 9AM, 11AM
Jan
16 9AM, 11AM
23 9AM, 11AM
Feb (Synod)
6 9AM, 11AM
27 9AM, 11AM
Mar
  6 9AM, 11AM
20 9AM, 11AM
Last Class
  3/27 9AM, 11AM
4/3 9AM, 11AM

STM Family Catechesis 2021-2022: Grades 1-6 (New Families)

9/11/2021

Please click "Read More" below to open the full post.

STM CCD 2021-2022 Registration: Grades 7-8

9/11/2021

Please click "Read More" below to open the full post.

New CCD Initiative for 2021-2022

8/20/2021

Dear CCD Families:
A lot has happened since March 2020. Last year was an adventure for all our families having to do schoolwork and CCD classes through virtual classes and zooms. We are so very happy to be back in person this Fall. BUT we have learned a lot. It was special to be in your homes for our CCD classes and for you to be in mine! I showed you my advent wreath, you showed me your Christmas trees, we shared stories, and it was great to have you-- the families --so involved. It is no coincidence that the Pope has declared this to be Amoris Laetitia Familia---“The Joy of Love in the Family!!!
So, keeping this in mind, we, with the Archdiocese, and our Parish Council have determined that CCD needs to be more family friendly! Our Masses need to be more lively and joyful. We need YOU to accomplish all this! A lot of you are too busy to take on the role of a single Catechist responsible for 15 kids for an entire year. It’s time consuming and maybe a bit scary. We understand. We would however ask you to accompany your child and participate in our Family CCD Workshops—which would run like VBS. These workshops would take place on a Sunday—just 7 Sundays!!!!—before or after the 10AM Mass for 45 min to an hour. These 7 Sundays, you would go to our Workshop—run by CCD and laypeople involved in certain ministries in the parish and then you would participate in Mass as a family. Jesus is present in the Mass in 4 very important places. The Word (Scripture), the Presider, the Eucharist, and in EACH ONE OF US! We need to be united together to be the Body of Christ. We need not only to “go” to Mass but to have full, active, conscious (and joyful) participation in the liturgy! Let’s get our kids involved!!! They can be Lectors, Ushers, Altar servers, and Choir, etc.
Our next step is to pick dates. We need to head to Recreation—find out bye weeks etc. If you are aware of anything major happening in the morning of any Sunday that will affect many of the children—please let us know. Family Catechesis is just for Grades1-6. There will be no Tuesday CCD Classes offered. Grades 7 and 8 have their own program on Monday night. Another Google form will be sent out with exact dates and time choice of before / after Mass.
Please pray for the success of this venture—the Holy Spirit has always done amazing things through and with the families of STM.

Sample Sunday Session for October

2021-2022 CCD Registration

7/22/2021

Our goal is to have our children realize that being a Catholic-Christian is a way of life. This spiritual journey involves a head to heart understanding of what it means to make a Christian difference in this world. Parents teach by their word and example as the primary educators in the Domestic Church. Our parish catechists support families by providing quality religious education in a nurturing, faith-filled environment. Through the cooperative effort of parents, catechists, our parish family, and students, our children will grow in their love for God and knowledge of their Catholic faith, develop their God-given gifts and talents, and live to be Jesus’ hands, feet, and heart in this world!

Registration for the 2021-2022 School Year is now open!

Please review our annual Registration Letter here.
Then, click here for our online Family Registration Form.

Catechists are in great need for all grades to ensure we can offer our full schedule of classes! If you would like to serve our parish in this important ministry, please contact our CCD Office at 973-227-3607 or STMCCDFairfield@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Help us pass on the great gift of our faith!

"Go therefore...teach!"
Matthew 28:19-20

Rocky Rail Way STM VBS

5/24/2021

STM Rocky Railway VBS

All Aboard --our Train leaves the station on Monday August 2 and will continue on its adventure till Friday August 6. We will be an indoor / outdoor event following CDC guidelines. Registration form is attached below. Please fill out a form for each child. Checks should be made out to St. Thomas More . Please mail back to CCD Office (12 Hollywood Ave) or drop in mailbox. Deadline is July 6 !
Camper Letter will be sent to all registered campers at the end of July.
Jesus's power will pull us through and keep us on track!!!

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Valentine's Day 2021 | 8th Grade CCD Service Project

2/12/2021

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February 24th, 2022

First Eucharist Dates / Info

CCD Family Catechesis Dates

Oct
3 9AM, 11AM
24 9AM, 11AM
Nov
7 9AM, 11AM
14 9AM, 11AM
Dec
  5 9AM, 11AM
12 9AM, 11AM
Jan
16 9AM, 11AM
23 9AM, 11AM
Feb (Synod)
6 9AM, 11AM
27 9AM, 11AM
Mar
  6 9AM, 11AM
20 9AM, 11AM
Last Class
  3/27 9AM, 11AM
4/3 9AM, 11AM

STM Family Catechesis 2021-2022: Grades 1-6 (New Families)

STM CCD 2021-2022 Registration: Grades 7-8

New CCD Initiative for 2021-2022

2021-2022 CCD Registration

Rocky Rail Way STM VBS

Valentine's Day 2021 | 8th Grade CCD Service Project

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St. Thomas More R.C. Church

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KEEP in TOUCH

Oct
3 9AM, 11AM
24 9AM, 11AM
Nov
7 9AM, 11AM
14 9AM, 11AM
Dec
5 9AM, 11AM
12 9AM, 11AM
Jan
16 9AM, 11AM
23 9AM, 11AM
Feb (Synod)
6 9AM, 11AM
27 9AM, 11AM
Mar
6 9AM, 11AM
20 9AM, 11AM
Last Class
3/27 9AM, 11AM
4/3 9AM, 11AM