At St Mary's, we believe that passing on the Catholic faith to the next generation is one of the most important responsibilities of our parish community. Faith Formation is not just a programme — it is a partnership between the Church, parents, and children.
Our Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) programme provides children with a deep understanding of the Catholic faith rooted in the rich Knanaya tradition, equipping them to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in their daily lives.
Understanding and professing the core beliefs of the Catholic faith.
Learning to pray — the Rosary, the Mass, and personal prayer.
Preparing children to receive and appreciate the sacraments of the Church.
Forming consciences to choose what is good, true, and beautiful.
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Introduction to God, prayer, and the church environment. Parents are primary teachers; oral activities and church familiarisation.
Introduction to Guardian Angels, the Archangels, and foundational prayers. Includes a Student Workbook.
Foundational prayers including Our Father and Hail Mary. Scripture: Gospel of St. Mark. Saint: St. Joseph Cupertino.
Confiteor and Act of Contrition for Reconciliation. Scripture: Gospel of St. Matthew. Saints: St. Thomas & St. George.
Memorare and Salve Regina. Deepening Marian devotion. Saint: St. Theresa of Lisieux — the Little Flower.
The Angelus and Apostles' Creed. Scripture: Gospel of St. Matthew. Grounding in the core profession of Catholic faith.
All mysteries of the Rosary. Scripture: Gospel of St. Luke. Saint: St. Vincent de Paul.
Litany of the Saints and the Book of Proverbs. Saints: St. Joseph & St. Cecilia.
Mastery of all prior prayers plus expanded biblical study and contemporary moral topics.
Acts of the Apostles, Epistles, and continued Old Testament study alongside contemporary moral formation.
Continued Scripture, theology, and moral formation for high school students.
Deep theological study and discipleship for junior-year high school students.
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."— Proverbs 22:6