Phone: (281) 324-1478
Fax: (281) 715-5533
Huffman, TX 77336
Middle/High School cce
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Senior Mass
St. Philip celebrated its graduating high school and college seniors on Sunday, May 30 with a Graduation Mass and Luncheon. Becky Pursell introduced the Senior Class of 2021 before they were given a special blessing by Fr. Barker. We are so proud of all their accomplishments and of the young, Catholic leaders they are becoming. Please keep our seniors in your prayers as they begin the next phase in their lives.
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ARCHDIOCESAN YOUTH CONFERENCE
The Archdiocesan Youth Conference is Cardinal DiNardo’s official gathering of the young Church of Galveston-Houston. It gives high school youth (incoming 9th grade through graduated 12th grade) the opportunity to celebrate their faith, learn about their role in the local Church, lead them into a deeper relationship with Christ and challenge them to live out their faith as Disciples of Christ when they return home. Participants will encounter Jesus Christ through their peers, youth ministry leaders, priests, and especially in the Eucharist and the Sacraments of the Church. The conference includes:
· Dynamic presentation of the Gospel message and authentic Catholic Church teaching
· Celebration of the gifts and talents of our Church’s young people
· Experience of diverse cultures and faith expressions
· The very best presenters in the evangelization of young people the country has to offer
· Sacramental celebrations that feed the mind, body, and soul
· Phenomenal praise and worship music led by local and national music ministry leaders
· Opportunities to sing, pray, dance, contemplate, worship, and celebrate with their peers.
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Registration Links
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CCE Registration
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Parent Involvement
Parents– Please consider being a part of this important ministry! We are always in need of Catechists as class leads and as substitutes. We have amazing resources for your use and a group of dedicated Catechists to help get you started. For more information email Becky at bpursell@stphilip.cc
All parents will be asked to volunteer during 1-2 (more if you’d like!) CCE classes. Your child’s CCE program is run purely by parent volunteers. We CAN NOT be successful without the help of all parents. This is especially true for our Wednesday night class, where your help is especially critical. Religious education is an important class for your child and we need you to be as involved as you are with their daily schooling. We are looking forward to working with all of you. This will be a beautiful way to share your love of Christ and your own faith journey with your children.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION
We are happy to offer online registration this year! All forms and payments will be completed using the online links provided (you will have the option to pay later by cash or check.) Please use the registration links to the right.
We have included optional VBS registration on the CCE forms to minimize your online "paperwork." Please use this combined form if ANY of your children will attend CCE. You will be able to add siblings and parent volunteers for VBS even if they won't attend CCE.
If your child will not be joining us for CCE, please fill out the "VBS ONLY" registration form.
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Registration Forms
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Preparing for Easter
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Advent Buddies
For Advent, our middle and high school students kept the true focus of the season by doing Advent Buddies. Each student selected another member of their class to be their secret 'Advent Buddy'. The idea is similar to a secret Santa, but the focus was on messages of faith and hope during the Advent season. We had shoe holders in the parish hall that served as mailboxes for the delivery of these special thoughts. During the three weeks of Advent we had class, the kids wrote little notes of encouragement in their faith journey to their 'buddy' and placed them in their buddy's “mailbox” on their way to class. After the initial giggles and “but what do I write?” the kids really appreciated this simple reminder to reach out to their friends with a kind note. We hope they carry this lesson of thoughtfulness with them throughout the year.
Wednesday CCE adopted one of the families in need through our Mary’s Blessings ministry. Because the youth were so generous last year, we chose a family of 6 this year to spread the wealth a bit. The kids bought and wrapped presents for the child they were given. We were so touched by the generosity of our CCE families! Once again, we were able to share some of our blessings with a family that could use our support.
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Fun times in 6th and 7th grade!
The sixth and seventh grade CCE class is off to a great start. We are so happy to welcome our sixth-graders into the middle and high school program. We are excited to watch them grow! In class, we have been talking about trusting God. Through Old Testament Bible stories, such as Noah’s Ark, as well as modern-day examples of hardships middle schoolers may face in everyday life, students are learning what it means to have true faith. We ended class with an awesome rap, featuring the rhythms of our amazing students.
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NEW THIS YEAR
All parents will be asked to volunteer during 1-2 (more if you’d like!) CCE classes. Your child’s CCE program is run purely by parent volunteers. We CAN NOT be successful without the help of all parents. This is especially true for our Wednesday night class, where your help is especially critical. Religious education is an important class for your child and we need you to be as involved as you are with their daily schooling. We are looking forward to working with all of you. This will be a beautiful way to share your love of Christ and your own faith journey with your children.
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Middle/High school Curriculum
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Textbooks
- "Finding God" by Loyola Press
- YOUCAT – Catechism of the Catholic Church for Youth - Ignatius Press
- Catholic Youth Bible - St. Mary’s Press
- Spreading and Defending the Faith - Ignatius Press
Rosary
At the end of each Wednesday evening, all classes gather in the Church to pray the Rosary.
Youth Confessions and Mass
Father Barker offers Mass and hears confessions at least twice during the CCE school year. Students are encouraged to go to Confession at least three times a year.
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Contact us
CCE Office Email: cceoffice@stphilip.cc
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Becky Pursellbpursellstphilip.ccCCE Core Team Chairperson
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