Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)

Children attend regular classes on Wednesday evenings (see calendar) where they are taught the truths of our Faith and are prepared to receive the Sacraments.

We offer a variety of religious formation programs for 2nd – 8th grade, including: The Dynamic Catholic’s Blessed series, Sophia Press’ Spirit of Truth, Alpha Youth Series, and Ascension Press’ Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation.

little boy reading bible religious education classes at mary our queen

Sacrament Years

2nd, 7th and 8th Grades

Second Grade Sacraments

The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion are essential to the life of the Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation brings us back into communion with Christ and his Church when we have gone astray and the Sacrament of Holy Communion nourishes us with the very body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Holy Communion strengthens us to continue our journey as faithful disciples of Christ.

Children who have reached the age of reason (2nd grade) and are already baptized are invited to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

In order to receive First Holy Communion, the child must first have completed First Reconciliation preparation and must have received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation.

first communion young boy at mary our queen

7th and 8th Grade Sacraments

Confirmation is the final Sacrament of Initiation in the Church. Confirmation stirs up the gifts of the Holy Spirit that was given to each of us at our Baptism.

Confirmation is not a rite of passage or a graduation from the Church. Rather, Confirmation is a sacrament in which we are strengthened by the Holy Spirit to be more faithful and courageous witnesses of Jesus Christ.

Pentecost was the first Confirmation. After Pentecost, the Apostles left the Upper Room with courage and zeal for the Gospel. They were sent to disciples of all nations as are we at our Confirmation.

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  • Reminder - NO CLASS THIS WEEK
    on April 14, 2025 at 8:04 pm

    Good afternoon all, This is just a reminder that there is no RE class this week, as it is Holy Week.  God Bless and have a terrific Holy Week, Jacob Cortright

  • Normal RE Class Tonight - Not Family Night
    on March 26, 2025 at 4:20 pm

    Good morning all, Since the weather once again decided to single us out last week, we will be having a standard RE class tonight at the normal time. We will NOT be having the grades 6-8 family night as the Calendar indicates.  ...

  • RE Class This Week
    on March 10, 2025 at 2:51 pm

    Good morning RE Families, After some discussion with MOQ Staff and Catechists, I have decided that this week we will have a normal make-up class on Wednesday, March 12 . Since we only meet for an hour each week, missing three...

  • Ash Wednesday - No Class
    on March 5, 2025 at 5:21 pm

    Good morning families,  This is just a reminder that we do not have class tonight, as it is Ash Wednesday.  Families are encouraged to attend Ash Wednesday Mass tonight at St. John Vianney at 6:00 PM. Though it is the best way...

  • Confirmation Tonight
    on February 26, 2025 at 4:17 pm

    Good morning all families, This is just a reminder that there is no class tonight, so that our Catechists and sibling students might attend the 8th Grade Confirmation. Please keep our candidates in your prayers as they receive...

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