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

 
August 6, 2018

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
 

2018-2019 CCD and Youth Group
 
Dear Parents,
 
On behalf of St. Mary Ashland, St. Joseph Greenwood, and all the CCD and Youth Group teachers, I invite your child / children to be a part of our educational program this year: CCD for grades K-8 and Youth Group for 9-12.
 
K- 8 CCD students meet every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:45 PM.  We ask that you be prompt in dropping off the students so that teachers can begin class on time. 
 
9-12^th Youth Group will attend on Sunday nights from 6:45-8:15 PM at the home of Nate and Lisa Isaacson, 24512 Davey Rd, 944-6097.  High School students look for a mailing about Youth Group coming soon.
 
Children ages 3-5 will join us the 3^rd Wednesday of the month for K4J (Kids for Jesus) from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. 
 
We will begin CCD classes this year on Wed. August 22nd at 6:30PM.  We will meet in St. Mary Church for a brief Parent Meeting at that time.  Students will then go with their teachers to their classroom.  All parents and students should attend as we go over the schedule and important information for the year at that meeting.  We hope you will be an active part of your child's religious education.  Therefore at the Parent Night, we will go over expectations and have resources available for parents.  There will also be an opportunity to meet with the teachers and to see your child’s classroom.  Father will also be celebrating Mass numerous times during CCD this year and invite you to join us. 
 
Please bring the enclosed Registration Forms with you to the Parent Night, make any corrections and sign them.  Also enclosed is our calendar for the school year.  If you have not received an email from myself this year, please let us know so we can make the appropriate changes and keep you informed! 
 
Please be sure to say Thank You to the teachers who so generously volunteer their time.  As we are sometimes are in need of substitutes, volunteers and helpers, the teachers would be grateful if you would occasionally assist with special projects and activities.  Thank you for indicating on the registration form if you can help out in these areas.
 
For questions and information please contact myself at 402-658-7322, or bghkeith@hotmail.com.  For emergencies during CCD, the telephone number at the Education Center at 944-7509.
 
God Bless,
Tanya A Keith
CCD Coordinator
 

SKY Camp & Leadership Camp Registration Online registration is open for SKY Camp and Leadership Camp! Camp Kateri is also looking for youth counselors and adult volunteers for all summer camp programs. To learn more about these outdoor experiences, to register your child, or to download an application form, go to www.campkateri.org.

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