St. Mary’s Parish
1625 Adams Street
Ashland, NE 68003

 
Dear Catholic Parents,

At the beginning of this new school year we also begin the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine “CCD” classes again.  The Catholic Church teaches that the parents are the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith. The CCD program is our parishes’ way to assist you in fulfilling your role as “educators in the ways of faith.”

This gift of faith was given to your child(ren) when you asked to have them baptized. Jesus united them to himself in his death and resurrection and gave them a share in His resurrected life as the Blessed Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit began to dwell in their souls.  This Truth comes to us over 2000 years of unbroken tradition echoed in the Sacred Scriptures given to us by the early Catholic Church founded by Jesus Christ on the rock of St. Peter.  

This incredible treasure of Faith, manifested in love, enables the seeds of faith, hope and love, planted in your child’s soul at baptism, to continue to grow. This faith seeks to understand the fullness of Truth it received in Baptism at your request.  The greatest nourishment is the grace of the sacraments especially the Eucharist given to us in the Mass.

As your Children grow to know who Jesus is through your teaching and the CCD class and personally experience Him in His Truth, Words and Sacraments, they are gradually transformed from within.  They are able to grow in grace and holiness and fulfill your and Jesus’ desire for them to share in eternal life with Him forever.

It is with great joy that I invite and look forward to seeing you and your child(ren) at this years CCD classes beginning on Aug 22^nd. The following page gives the details of this years CCD Program. Tanya Keith is the CCD Coordinator and has put together and great group of teachers.  

I look forward to meeting you and your children this year. Know that you are always welcome to attend and share in the classroom experience of your children at CCD.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr Bill Holoubek
Pastor St. Mary’s Ashland
St. Joseph’s Greenwood
 

Download and print schedule for 2018-2019 CCD and Youth Group
**Click HERE to see the calendar of events for St. Mary & St. Joseph parishes
Letter from our CCD Director, Tanya Keith