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 Tonight
    on October 16, 2024 at 9:20 pm

    Good afternoon all, This is just a reminder that there is no Religious Ed tonight! See you next week! God Bless, Jake Cortright

  • No class this week or next!
    on October 9, 2024 at 7:41 pm

    Good afternoon families, This is just a reminder that there is NO CLASS THIS WEEK (October 9) or NEXT WEEK (October 16). Classes will resume October 23rd. God Bless, Jake Cortright

  • "Parenting from 0-10" Opportunity
    on October 8, 2024 at 4:14 pm

    Good morning families, This email is just to let you know about a cool opportunity here at MOQ that starts tomorrow! Please see the attached flier for more information about these sessions for parenting youngsters.  For more...

  • No Class October 9th, 16th
    on October 2, 2024 at 10:50 pm

    Good Evening Families! This email is just a reminder that we will NOT be having Religious Education classes on October 9th or on October 16th. Classes will resume on the following week, October 23rd. God Bless, Jake...

  • RE Rosary Tonight
    on September 18, 2024 at 8:09 pm

    Good afternoon RE Families, Tonight, due to a conflict with the Church space, we will be having our 6:30 Rosary at the Mary Grotto (and NOT in the Church) , which is located on the south side of the Church between the School and...

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