Continuing Christian Education (CCE)
The CCE program at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church seeks to
partnership with parents and the community of St. Hyacinth to provide
developmentally appropriate and authentically Catholic learning experiences so
that children and youth may possess the knowledge and skills necessary to live
an active, Catholic, Christian life.
The CCE office at St. Hyacinth parish exists to assist parents in bringing their
children closer to God and His Church. We have programs for Pre-K
4-year-olds through 12th grade. We also prepare students to receive the
sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
"At the heart of catechesis we find a Person, the Person of
Jesus Christ ……Catechesis aims at putting people in communion with Jesus Christ"
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, #426)."
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Thomas Butler is the Director of Religious Education (DRE)
for St. Hyacinth parish.
Tom, as he is casually called, is a Deer Park resident, registered member of
this parish, an Instituted Acolyte serving in our parish church, and is also
in the process of applying for Deacon’s formation. He has finished the
required FTCM (Formation Towards Christian Ministry) that qualifies him for
the position. He has been a volunteer CCE and a Confirmation teacher here
for the past few years.
Tom is greatly involved in the CCE program. His son, now a third grader, is
enrolled in the program. He is also the founder of St. Hyacinth Book Club, a
member of the Knights of Columbus, and is a Chapel of Adoration Coordinator
for 6 pm to 12 midnight on Saturdays. Tom is married to Linda, a lawyer
working for the Harris County District Attorneys Office. Linda also is a
volunteer Catechist and serving with Tom in the adult Confirmation Classes.
On the professional side, Tom has two Bachelor’s Degrees: a BA in Computer
Information Systems and BA in Accounting and is currently preparing for his
CPA board this summer. Tom has been appointed by
Governor Perry as Vice Chair for the Texas Credit Union Commission that
oversees 214 State Chartered Credit Unions.
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Class Times |
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Pre-K through 7th grade |
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Sunday,
8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. |
| 8th through 12th grades |
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Sunday,
7:00 p.m. |
Social Hour
Each Sunday evening from 6:30 to 7:00 our 7th-12th graders gather in Guyot Hall
for pizza and a social. They play a variety of games, shoot pool, or
gather around the big-screen TV.
Parent Handbook
The handbook is currently being updated. Check back soon to view
or print a copy.
Registration Form
To register for the coming year, you may print a CCE
Registration Form 2011-2012.
(Click the back button on your browser to return to this page.) Please
fill out the form and return it to the CCE office on Sunday, or during the week
during office hours.
CCE Class Schedule
The Class Schedule for the St.
Hyacinth CCE program will be available soon. Please check back to view or print
a copy.
Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
is a two year program beginning in first grade CCE. Students who are older than
second grade and need to make their sacraments will attend a Sacraments class in
addition to regular CCE classes.
Confirmation is also a two-year
process usually beginning in ninth grade, but may be started anytime during high
school. Students will be required to attend a retreat, perform community and
church service, and attend Confirmation sessions in addition to their regular
CCE class.
Adult Confirmation is also offered
for anyone 18 years old and older. These sessions usually begin in the spring of
each year.
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