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You cannot be strong in your faith if you do not know your faith. Here at St. Lucy Catholic Church, we are committed to teaching the faith. We offer a comprehensive religious education program to help parents raise their children in the Catholic faith. We also have many opportunities for adults to continue their faith formation. This page contains information on all of our programs, as well as registration forms, schedules, and fee information.
Please contact Sandy Gottfredsen in the CCD office at 554-1801 if you require further assistance.
Pre-School Sunday School
Pre-School Sunday School is held during the 10:30 Sunday morning mass from September through May. Children ages 3 - 5 are eligible to attend. Parents must be registered members of the parish. A registration form must be filled out prior to attendance. Parents bring their child to the classroom before mass begins and pick their child up at the classroom when mass has ended. Snacks are provided each Sunday by the parents on a rotating basis. Children must be potty trained.
To register, just download a 
Sunday School Registration Form , fill it out, and turn it in to the CCD office with your payment.
CCD
Classes are offered for children in grades 1 through 8 on Wednesday evenings from September through May. St. Lucy’s is the only parish in Racine that offers two sessions of CCD on Wednesday evenings. The sessions are one hour in length, 5:15 - 6:15, and 6:30 - 7:30. Parents are able to enroll their children in the session that best fits their schedule.
First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion take place in second grade. Students must have attended first grade CCD classes to be eligible. Parents are required to attend two parent meetings. In addition to the classroom work, students will be required to complete family related activites.
CCD Registration must be done annually. Parents need not be members of St. Lucy’s in order for their children to attend.
To register, just download a CCD Registration Form , fill it out, and turn it in to the CCD office with your payment.
2008-2009 CCD Schedule of Classes
- Why is it called CCD?
The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine was an association established at Rome in 1562 for the purpose of giving religious education. Its modern usage, often abbreviated CCD, is as religious education programs of the Catholic church, normally designed for children.
High School Religious Education Program
Classes are held twice a month from Sept. - April on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 - 7:30 PM. Classes take place in the church under the direction of Fr. Mark. Registration is required.
To register, just download a CCD Registration Form , fill it out, and turn it in to the CCD office with your payment.
2008-2009 High School Schedule of Classes
High School Confirmation
Confirmation classes are availabale to those high school juniors who have had religion classes in our Rel. Ed. Program or who attend a Catholic high school. Parents do not have to be registered members of the parish. Classes are held weekly September through January on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 - 7:30 PM in the church. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated on the last Friday of January.
Requirements for Confirmation:
- A strong desire to be confirmed
- Documented 25 hours of service to the church and/or community
- Weekly Mass attendance
- Attendance at all classes and completion of assignments
- Attendance at a Retreat
To register, just download a Confirmation Registration Form , fill it out, and turn it in to the CCD office with your payment.
2008-2009 Confirmation Schedule of Classes
General Guidelines and Expectations for all Religious Education
Attendance
All Religious Education classes must be attended with illness or serious family difficulties being the only exception. No other activities - sports or leisure - should be viewed as more important. Children learn their priorities from the example of adults. If a child misses three consecutive classes or shows any erratic attendance patterns, the parents will be contacted to discuss how to ensure that the child will be able to move on to the next level the following year.
Behavior
It is important that all students do their best to be well-behaved and co-operative. The students are to display and expect fair treatment. Courtesy and respect should be shown at all times. The general guideline is do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Specific rules will be set by the teachers and discussed at the beginning of each year.
Dismissal
Parents and guardians are expected to pickup students on time at the end of Religious Education activities. Parents of first graders should pick up their child at the classroom.
Early dismissal must be accompanied by a note from the parent or the child will not be released.
Emergency & Storm Closing
If a Religious Education activity must be cancelled due to inclement weather or for other emergency reasons an announcement will be made on WRJN radio station and on television Channel 12. If Racine Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, all Religious Education classes will be cancelled.
Adult Confirmation
Classes for adult Catholics who for some reason were never confirmed are held on Wed. evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 PM during Lent. Call the CCD office for more information or to enroll.
RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children is for those children who are past the age of eight years and have never been baptized. This class will guide you and your children to basic knowledge of Catholicism (our beliefs and traditions) along with faith experiences.
Call the CCD office to get more information and check if this is the program for your family.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) prepares Unbaptized individuals to be initiated into the Catholic Church with the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Initiation usually occurs at the Easter Vigil Celebration.
The RCIA also prepares individuals who were baptized in another Christian tradition (i.e. Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc.) to be received into full communion of the Catholic Church, through a procession of faith and the reception of the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
The RCIA also prepares individuals who were baptized as infants in the Catholic Church but whom never completed their initiation by receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
The preparation of initiation, reception into full communion, or completion of initiation, will include study of Catholic teachings, doctrine and customs, scripture study, and participation in certain rituals.
Contact the CCD Office for additional details and schedules.
Children’s Church
Children’s church mirrors the worship experience of the larger community that is easy for the children to understand and participate. The children are dismissed from Mass after the Introductory Rite and process to the Conference Room. They will listen to and reflect on the Scripture readings of the day, participate in an activity, and pray for the needs of our world, church and community. The children will then return to the larger assembly at the preparation of the gifts.
Children who have reached the age of (4) and up to and including grade 1 are invited to participate.
Children’s Church takes place during the 10:30 Mass on Sundays. No registration is required for this program. There are no fees.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School takes place annually during the second week in August. Children who are 4 years of age through grade 5 are invited to attend. The program is held during the evening hours, from 6 - 8:30 PM. Each year has a select theme. This year's theme is "Rainforest Adventure". VBS this year is scheduled for August 4-8.
Adult Faith Night
Join the “Adventures in 1 Corinthians” at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Racine, on Thursday evenings beginning September 18th. As a follow-on study to the “Great Adventure” journey through the Bible begun last spring, the Adult Faith night this fall presents a video study of one of St. Paul’s best known letters.
Those attending may order an optional (but highly recommended) workbook to go with the program at the cost of $20. Those who sign up by September 4th ensure the workbooks will be available for the first session. Books will also be available to those coming in later, but might arrive late and have additional shipping charges. Workbooks may be paid for at the initial session.
Sessions begin at 6:30 Thursday evenings, starting September 18th and running through December 11th. Alternate or make-up sessions will also be available. Call the St. Lucy Parish Office at 262-554-1801 or e-mail Deacon Dan Burmeister at burmeisterd@archmil.org for more information or to sign up.
Download this PDF File for more information.
Religious Education Fees
Pre-school Sunday School - $25.00 per child
CCD and High School Religious Education
- $75.00 per student
- $145.00 for two students
- $210.00 for three or more students
- Children in Second Grade have an additional $25.00 Sacramental Fee
Confirmation - $150.00
RCIC and RCIA - TBA
Vacation Bible School - TBA