The mission of Corpus Christi Catholic School is to nurture every child by providing the opportunities to grow in faith, achieve academic success, and serve others as disciples of Jesus |
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Dear Families,
What an amazing first few weeks we have had! There are wonderful things happening at our school, and we look forward to experiencing them with our students and their families. Thank you for giving your child the gift of a Catholic education and choosing to be our partners in the education of your children.
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Each month students learn a Bible verse and recite it together at school during our morning prayers. We also pray a particular prayer each month. During the month of September, our verse is:
Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Our prayer focus is the Our Father.
We would love for you to work with your students at home.
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Office of Protection of Minors and Adults (OPMA) Child Protection Training - TONIGHT |
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All adults who plan to volunteer in any capacity at Corpus Christi Catholic School or Parish must receive training in the Archdiocesan Child and Adolescent Training Program. We will offer this initial training tonight, Tuesday, September 7 at 6:00 pm. The class will be held in the adult education room in the Community Center. A background screening is an integral component of child protection training. All those planning to attend a training session should first make an account on the CMG website to begin the screening process. You can access the website by visiting https://mobarch.org/child-protection-training and follow the instructions for first-time volunteers.
If you are unable to attend the September 7th session, monthly sessions are held at St. Dominic Catholic Church on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. More information can be found at the Archdiocesan website, www.mobarch.org.
If you have attended a training in the past, you do not need to come to the training, You must complete your retraining each year online. Visit https://mobarch.org/child-protection-training and follow the steps for retraining. Parents and volunteers are asked to complete their online retraining by October 31 of each year. |
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As a reminder, we are introducing the Education in Virtues program this year to our students. This program focuses on the development of the whole person and equips our children to strive for holiness, which is where we will find true happiness. The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines virtue as “a habitual and firm disposition to do the good.” Virtues are essentially those habits of doing good that lead us to Christ. The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity. The Cardinal virtues are justice, prudence, fortitude, and temperance. Flowing from these 7 core virtues are countless other virtues that help us to be in a relationship with God. Everyone is born with a capacity for virtue, but we need education and practice to become truly virtuous people.
Each week, we have been focusing on a particular virtue as a school. Students have been learning the definition as well as what living the virtue looks and sounds like in our actions and words.
The Cardinal Virtue we are focusing on is Justice, and the related virtues we will focus on in the next two weeks are Generosity and Gratitude.
Generosity (Week of 9/6)
Meaning - Giving of oneself in a willing and cheerful manner for the good of others.
Ways to Cultivate
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Ages 6 and up: Share your items and time, “Would you like to have one of my cookies?”
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Ages 10 and up: Share, giving away extra items
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Ages 12 and up: Give of yourself, focus on one act of charity/kindness each day
Prayer - Dear Jesus, Let me share myself with others as You share your life with me.
Gratitude (Week of 9/13)
Meaning - Thankful disposition and heart.
Ways to Cultivate
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Ages 6 and up: Smile at your mom after she cooks you dinner, Say “Thank you” or “ I am thankful for….”
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Ages 10 and up: Write a thank you note, take into consideration the blessings in your life
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Ages 12 and up: Say thank you even for difficult or unwanted things (homework, cleaning your room, etc.) Count the blessings in your life.
Prayer - Dear Jesus, Please give me a thankful heart, realizing that all I have comes from you.
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Kona Ice will be on campus TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 8. Students will be able to visit with their class during lunch waves.
This is a fundraiser for our library program. Sizes and prices are as follows:
- The truck will visit preschool first, their price is $2
- The prices for K-8 are $3, $4, and $5 for a color-changing refillable cup (refills are $3 if you already have a color cup.)
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Our Louisiana neighbors were hit hard by Hurricane Ida and are in desperate need of many supplies. Our PTO has organized a relief effort partnering with Holy Family Parish in Luling, LA. Donations can be dropped off in the kitchen area of the atrium, and the deadline is Thursday, September 9 at 4:00. |
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Students in grades K3-8 grade will take school pictures in uniform on Tuesday, September 21. Students in K2 will take school pictures on Wednesday, September 23. |
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Fundraisers for Toy Bowl Court |
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Our 8th-grade class is participating in the 75th annual CYO Toy Bowl and raising money for the CYO sports program. They have several fundraisers planned in the next few weeks. Please click the images below for more information about each fundraiser. |
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Team Color Out of Uniform |
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Usually, we honor our grandparents the last week of September with a Mass, reception, and classroom visits. Due to the pandemic, we feel it is best to not hold our usual celebration. However, we will honor our grandparents virtually! |
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Our teachers put their "heart and soul" and a lot of creativity into making their classrooms a place that inspires learning. In addition, many teachers spend some of their own money on supplies...all for the benefit of their students. But, there are always a few "wishlist" items that would be an added bonus to a classroom. We've compiled the teachers' wishlists onto our website. If you would like to purchase something from a wishlist, the link is below. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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McGill Middle School Sports |
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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September 7
Child Protection Training for New Parents/Volunteers (6:00)
September 8
Kona Ice during lunch waves (library fundraiser)
September 14
School Advisory Council Meeting (6 p.m.)
September 15
Mid Quarter Reports Sent Home
September 21
Pictures In Uniform K3-8
September 22
Pictures for K2
September 23
Chick Fil A Biscuits - Toy Bowl Fundraiser
September 24
Grandparent's Day (Virtual Celebration)
September 27 - Oct 1
Book Fair Week
September 30
Out of Uniform - Toy Bowl Fundraiser
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Corpus Christi Parish News |
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Parish Office Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.- 5 pm.
Saturday Vigil Mass:
5:30 p.m.
Sunday Morning Masses:
7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
Weekday Mass:
6:30 a.m. Monday - Friday
8:15 a.m. Monday - Saturday
The Parish Office has moved to the 2nd floor of the Community Center.
If you would like to add a name to the prayer list, please call the Parish Office at 251-342-1852, or add the name to the list in the chapel.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation |
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Confessions are heard 30 minutes before each Mass. |
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Gather each Thursday at 3:00 p.m. to reflect on the Sunday Gospel and pray together. Meetings are held in the Parish House. All are welcome. Contact Sister Deborah Kennedy, R.S.M. 251-753-4872 |
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Our purpose is to help all men become the spiritual leaders of their families. All men are welcome to meet for prayer, Gospel reflection, fellowship.
Tuesday Mornings, 7 to 8 a.m. in the Family Room
Join the meeting in person or by phone.
Dial in: 251-665-2515. Conference ID: 102102#
Info: Jay Cox at 401-6070 or Auburn50@hotmail.com.
Wednesday Evenings, 7-8 p.m. in the Parish House
Info: David Sheffield, 423-5666 or David.sheffield@uniti.com
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul |
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Join us in service, grow in spirituality, and open your heart in friendship to neighbors in need. The St. Vincent de Paul Society responds to local individuals and families with food, clothing, and emergency financial assistance. Your help will feed children, prevent evictions and so much more. Financial donations can be placed in the brass poor box in the church vestibule, and clothing and food donations can be left at the St. Vincent de Paul Society table. If you are in need of assistance, call 251-366-6443. To find out how to join us, contact Ann Mackie at annmackie10.am@gmail.com. For more info go to www.svdpccc.org or follow St. Vincent de Paul Corpus Christi Conference on Facebook. |
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All women are invited to join us on Thursdays from 9:15-10:45 am in the conference room, 2nd floor of the Community Center. We will be studying Psalms: The School of Prayer, which can be ordered through Ascension Press.
Info: Patti Hughes at 251-401-9623 or pm.hughes@comcast.net
We are excited to return to providing child care for moms in need of this service in order to join us! If you are considering joining us and are in need of child care please contact
Cynthia Wentworth, 251-767-0532 or cynwen@yahoo.com
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Grades 9—12, meetings are on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the Parish House. For more information contact Fr. Crow: frcrow@corpuschristiparish.com |
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Walking with Moms in Need: Please remember to bring diapers and other baby items to the box in the vestibule for 2B Choices for Women Pregnancy Center and continue to pray for pregnant mothers.
Healing After Abortion: confidential, compassionate help - www.HopeAfterAborton.com
Contact Mae and Chris Rehm for more information - 251-554-2032 or maemouse@aol.com
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Corpus Christi Catholic School | 251.342.5474 | school@CCSCatholic.com |
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