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Elementary Religious Education (CCD)
CCD registration for students attending public schools (grades 1-8) is ongoing. Students and families are welcome at any time of year.  Our program includes regular religion classes, a human growth and development curriculum, and intergenerational family nights, as well as Masses, Prayer Services, Penance Services, and visits from the Pastor.  New families are asked to bring a copy of your child's baptismal certificate at the time you enroll in classes.
Classes begin September 12, 2007: Registration at 6:30pm in the school gym. This is the first night of class!

C.O.R.E. (Cooperative Opportunities in Religious Education)
Religion classes for students attending public high schools (grades 9-12) will begin at Columbus High School on Wednesday, Oct. 4th, at 6:30 p.m.  These classes are scheduled in six-week sessions and offered in the fall, winter, and spring of each year.
Fall session 2007 dates are: Oct. 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 15, 28. NO CLASSES on October 31st.
Winter session 2008 dates are: Jan. 16, 23, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27.
Spring session 2008 dates are: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
These classes provide basic religious education and are similar to the courses taught at Columbus High School.  Becky Keeling (415-6936) is the CORE coordinator for all participating parishes.
Students MAY NOT participate in any parish Confirmation program without basic high school level religion courses, so it is important to enroll in these classes!  Courses offered on a rotating basis include: Sacraments, Hebrew Scripture, New Testament, Morality, Prayer & Worship, Personal Growth in Faith, Christology, Catholic Identity, etc.
Registration flyers will be mailed directly to all Sacred Heart public high school families. Please watch your mail for the flyers and return them to the address listed on the flyer.  If you have any questions, please call Pam Johnston at 234-8394.

Adult C.O.R.E. classes are offered once during each six-week session. These classes are primarily for parents of CORE students and focus on ONE of the courses being offered during that session. Flyers are sent home with students on the first night of class. The information regarding the course being reviewed is included in the flyer.

Vacation Bible School
A shared summer program is offered with the parishes of Blessed Sacrament and Queen of Peace.  It is open to children ages 5-10 years old and is focused on daily bible themes.  The next VBS program is scheduled for a week in June 2008 at Blessed Sacrament parish, Waterloo.

Columbus High School
Metro parishes support a Catholic high school for grades 9-12. A Catholic faith perspective is integrated throughout the curriculum.

Sacred Heart Elementary School (Preschool-8th Grade)
Sacred Heart School provides an academic curriculum approved by the Archdiocese of Dubuque and certified by the State of Iowa. We strive to teach the whole child in an environment which strengthens Christian values, the Catholic faith of students, and each child's personal relationship with God.

M.O.M.S. Program
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (M.O.M.S.) is an opportunity for spiritual renewal for mothers and grandmothers of all ages - with children of  all ages. It's also a great way to meet other women in our parish with whom you have something in common!  To sign up contact Cathy Mills at 610-0956.

New session begins in January 2008!
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