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 Parents,
Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week has been the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week. This year we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from January 29th -February 3rd.
Now entering its 49th anniversary year, this year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.
We are planning to kick off our celebration on Sunday, January 29th during both the 9:00am and 11:00am Mass. We want to celebrate the partnership we have with our parish and let parish members know we are thankful for their support. We also want to recognize the role you have as parents in being the primary religious educators of your children. We encourage our families to join us and please have your student wear their school uniform!
Also on January 29th, we will be hosting an open house for prospective families from 2:00-4:00pm. If you know of someone interested in our school, please let them know of this event. We want others to know what a wonderful school we have!
Look for a full schedule of Catholic Schools Week activities to be shared soon!
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Bible Verse and Prayer Focus of the Month |
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Our Bible Verse for January: Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Our prayer focus is the “Anima Christi”
Soul of Christ, make me holy. Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, fill me with love. Water from Christ’s side, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me. Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds, hide me. Never let me be parted from you.
From the evil enemy, protect me.
At the hour of my death, call me, and tell me
to come to you that with your saints I may praise you through all eternity.
Amen.
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This year all Archdiocesan Schools will participate in the Education in Virtue program. 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 are 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 this week is Prudence, and the related virtue we will focus on the next week is:
Docility (Week of January 16)
Meaning
Willingness to be taught.
Ways to Cultivate
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Ages 6 and up: Follow directions, be willing to take turns.
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Ages 10 and up: Listen to the teacher, follow directions, be willing to take turns.
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Ages 12 and up: Listen to others and be willing to follow directions, thank others for rightful corrections.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, you are my teacher in every situation! Before acting on important matters, please give me the humility to seek Your wisdom and the wisdom of others, in order to make the best decision. Give me the gift of counsel, so that I may do Your holy will in each situation.
Foresight (Week of January 23)
Meaning
Consideration of the consequences of one’s actions, thinking ahead.
Ways to Cultivate
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Ages 6 and up: Think about the options….” What would happen if?
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Ages 10 and up: Learn how to gather information to make a decision, plan ahead for tests and projects.
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Ages 12 and up: Pray, think, act, and learn how to gather information to make a decision, plan out long-term and short-term goals.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, When I come upon situations that require serious thought, please send your Holy Spirit to guide me, so that I may always do your holy will. Guide me with Your counsel and give me the courage to act right when it is difficult.
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Registration forms went home with the youngest child in each family last week. In order to register your student(s) for the upcoming school year, please return both the family registration form and the signed tuition agreement by this Friday, January 20th. The registration fee of $150/student will be debited through the FACTS program on February 8.
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Wacky Wednesday Out of Uniform Day
Wednesday, January 18th
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Archdiocesan Spelling Bee, Wednesday, January 18 |
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We want to wish our school winner, Rafaela Silva the best of luck as she represents us in the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee this Wednesday at 4:00pm held at St. Pius. |
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March for Life
Friday, January 20th
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Our March for Life Rosary Walk on our Field will take place on Friday, January 20th at 1:45pm on the field for grades 1st-8th. Our walk will coincide with the March for Life in Washington D.C. Parents, please make plans to join us for this special occasion. |
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Father-Daughter Dance
January 21st
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Our Booster Club-sponsored Father-Daughter Dance will be held on January 21st from 7:00-9:00 pm. Thank you to everyone that purchased tickets! It will be a great night. |
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CYO Spring Soccer Registration is now open for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade! Registration will end on February 3rd. Sign up today!
https://ccsboosterclub.sportngin.com/register/form/301936083?fbclid=IwAR3ktBBOGAPHKNAff71WpHD_HH_BjsHu_5O7VfU2QeTsbAytGn4lhTp3FAo
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Please note our students will be attending Mass on Tuesday, January 24th. This will take the place of our regular Friday Mass that week. |
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NCEA Distinguished Graduate Award |
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We are taking nominations for this award which will be presented to an alumnus during Catholic Schools Week. If you would like to nominate a graduate of CCS, please access the nomination form at the link below.
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Congratulations to our A Team for their win against St. Ignatius last week!!!!
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Prospective Parent Open House |
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We will host an open house for prospective families on Sunday, January 29th from 2:00-4:00pm. If you know of someone interested in our wonderful school, please let them know of this event for students. |
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The Liturgical Theology of Pope Benedict XVI presented by Fr. Crow |
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Join us for a Conference on The Liturgical Theology of Pope Benedict XVI presented by Fr. Crow! The Conference will be on February 10th and 11th in our Adult Religious Education Room. See the full schedule and register here: https://corpuschristiparish.com/pope-benedict-xvi-conference |
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Remember that you can always access our online school calendar via this link from our website:
Once on the page, you will need to scroll to the bottom to access the online calendar.
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This month we’re highlighting our newest ministry, Meals 4 Moms. Meals 4 Moms is a communal effort to support new parents during the newborn phase in a very practical way. Any parishioner parents are eligible, including birth parents, foster parents, adopting parents of an infant, as well as mothers who are experiencing pregnancy complications. Sign Up to Give or Receive a meal here: https://corpuschristiparish.com/meals-4-moms
We have a number of ways to get involved at Corpus Christi Parish! See a list of our parish ministries on our website at this link: https://corpuschristiparish.com/parishorganizations
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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January
18-Archdiocesan Spelling Bee
20-March for Life
23--Frist Grade Field Trip
25-Just 25-A is for Africa
29-Catholic Schools Week Kick-off Mass (11:00am), Open House for prospective families (2:00-4:00pm)
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Corpus Christi Parish News |
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PARISH OFFICE
Monday - Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., second floor of the Community
Center.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Parish Office: 342-1852, Fax 342-6313
School Office: 342-5474, ext. 1
Fax 380-0325
SUNDAY MASSES
Vigil: 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 and11:00 am
WEEKDAY MASSES
8:15 am Mass: Monday - Saturday
5:30 pm Mass: Monday - Friday
ADORATION
Every 1st Friday of the month following the 8:15 am Mass until 5 pm.
CCD/SUNDAY SCHOOL
https://corpuschristiparish.com/sunday-school
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
https://corpuschristiparish.com/liturgy-sacraments
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (R.C.I.A.)
https://www.corpuschristiparish.com/rcia
JOIN OUR PARISH
https://www.corpuschristiparish.com/register
Paper forms are also available in the Parish Office.
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS
For rental information, please visit https://www.corpuschristiparish.com/community-center
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Fr. Pat Arensberg, Pastor
Fr. Alex Crow, Parochial Vicar
View our full Parish Staff Contact List here: https://corpuschristiparish.com/staff
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