St. Dunstan School of Religious Education
	1150 Magnolia Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030 (650) 697-7451 E-mail: stdunstanccd@att.net Office hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am - 2pm Tuesdays 9am - 5:30pm Sheree A. Leone Director of Religious Education Some pages are provided in 'pdf' format. To view 'pdf' pages, you will need Adobe Reader (Version 5.0.5 or higher), installed. Download it for free, here.

Mission

The St. Dunstan School of Religious Education is an important part of the St. Dunstan Parish Community. We are dedicated in providing our students with a desire to share in the adventure of faith, learning, liturgy and life. Our programs provide faith formation for children to grow in love, knowledge, appreciation and desire to become active members of the Catholic Church. We are committed to helping parents encourage and to provide their children with a solid spiritual foundation of their Roman Catholic faith.

• Registration information and materials are now available. You can call the CCD Office to request a package or download all materials and information in the Registration Section that follows.
  
  
• Registration Packages are due into the CCD Office by August 20, 2010.
  
  
• Please remember to thoroughly complete all registration materials needed to process your registration (Registration Forms Part I & II, Medical Release and Emergency Information Form, and Internet and Information Waiver Form. Missing paperwork or incomplete information will delay your registration.
  
  
• We will have Open Enrollment on Tuesday, September 14^th and 21^st.

We are looking for volunteers to join our team of catechists and aides in the rewarding ministry of working with the children in our parish. If you have been thinking of becoming more involved in a church ministry-please consider volunteering in our Religious Education Program. Training sessions are available as well as materials that explain the textbooks as well as lesson plans.

The St. Dunstan School of Religious Education is an important part of the St. Dunstan Parish community. We are dedicated in providing our students with a desire to share in the adventure of faith, learning, liturgy and life. Our programs provide faith formation for children to grow in love, knowledge, appreciation and desire to become active members of the Catholic Church.

It is our hope that you will give consideration to the idea of becoming one of our volunteers and share with us your time, talent and your prayers. For more information, please contact the Director of Religious Education-Sheree Leone at (650) 697-7451 or stdunstanccd@att.net.

Religious Education classes for students in Confirmation I & II are held bimonthly on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Students meet in the St. Dunstan School classrooms.

• CCD Calendar - Grades 1 thru 6
• Confirmation I Schedule (Ms. DeSantolo's class)
• Confirmation I Schedule (Mr. & Mrs. Sigona's class)
• Confirmation II Schedule

Office Location and Hours
The St. Dunstan Office of Religious Education and Youth Ministry is located at 1150 Magnolia Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030. Our telephone number is (650) 697-7451. Office hours are as follows:

Registration
The St. Dunstan School of Religious Education is now accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 school calendar year. Our program is open to all students who have been baptized in the Catholic faith or are in the process of Catholic Faith Formation. You can download the registration package (below) or call the office at (650) 697-7451 to have a package mailed to your home. Before downloading and completing the registration materials, please carefully read the following instructions. In order to process your child's registration, we must have the following:

1.	Completed Registration Form-Part I (please complete both sides). Please note: you do not have to live in Millbrae to attend CCD at St. Dunstan, therefore, please provide us with your correct home address and telephone number on the form. The information that is provided on this form should be kept current at all times. Please contact the office to update information.
2.	Completed Registration Form-Part II (please complete both sides). As in any educational setting, we rely on volunteers to help us with our students. Your registration will not be processed without this form being completed and you indicate areas in which you are able to assist with our program.
3.	Medical Release and Emergency Information Form. This form will be used in the event of a medical emergency with your child. The information that is provided on this form should be kept current at all times. Please contact the office to update information.
4.	Internet and Information Waiver Form.
5.	Baptismal Certificate (for new students only!) - We need to have a copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate on file. Please enclose a photocopy; we cannot be responsible for originals sent to our office. These copies are kept on permanent file in the CCD Office. Registrations will not be processed without a copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate.
6.	Payment (registrations will not be processed without payment). Please note: no student will be denied admittance due to inability to pay. Monthly payment plan is available. Please contact the Director-all discussions are confidential.

Tuition Schedule

1 child $ 75.00 2 children $ 105.00 3 or more children $125.00 *Sacrament Fee (per child) $ 30.00

*There is an additional Sacrament Fee of $30.00 per student for all students participating in our Sacrament Programs (i.e., Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation II). Please include this fee with your tuition payment.

FOR NEW STUDENTS (GRADES 3 THROUGH 8 ONLY): If your children have received their First Eucharist and/or Reconciliation-please complete this information on the Registration Form where indicated (including the church and date received) and provide us with copies of the certificates.

SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMS
All Sacrament Programs are a two-year program. Students must complete one (1) immediate previous year of formal religious instruction either through a Religious Education Program or Catholic School. Students must be baptized Catholic and have a consistent class attendance record to be eligible to receive Catholic sacraments. Copies of certificates of completion, report cards or letters from the previous program coordinator will be required in order for a new student to be placed directly into a sacrament class.

Our Confirmation Program is a two-year program. Confirmation I (for first year confirmation students) is designed to explore our Catholic faith and begins the preparation for Confirmation. Confirmation II (for second year confirmation students) is designed to finalize the preparation for Confirmation through commitment, service and attendance at a retreat.

For students enrolled in our Confirmation I and Confirmation II Programs-a separate class schedule will be sent to you in late September. Classes will start in October and are held every other week on Tuesday evenings. Classes are from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

SPECIAL SACRAMENT PROGRAM (GRADES 3 THROUGH 8 ONLY): Students in Grades 3-8th who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and/or Reconciliation, will be admitted into our Special Sacrament Program and will receive their Sacraments through a two-year program. This program will prepare them to receive these Sacraments. Please call the Director of Religious Education for information.

All registration materials and tuition payments must be returned no later than August 20, 2010, by either mail or dropping it off in our office mail slot which is located on the first door of our office. Please enclose all information needed including certificates and payment. Your canceled tuition check is your receipt. Applications will be returned that are not complete and do not have all information enclosed. Our mailing address is: St. Dunstan Office of Religious Education, 1150 Magnolia Avenue, Millbrae CA 94030.

We will attempt to accommodate all applications; however, our class size is limited. Please register early. Priority will be given to students who have attended our program last year (if registered before August 20th) and to those who are members of our Parish.

Important information and CCD class schedules are available online. We ask that you review the St. Dunstan School of Religious Education Program Policy as well as the Student Guidelines that are available online. We will review these policies with students on our first day of classes.

The following forms can be downloaded:

• Registration Form - Part I
• Registration Form - Part II
• Internet & Information Waiver Form
• Medical Release and Emergency Info Form

We need to have a copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate on file. Please enclose a photocopy, we cannot be responsible for originals sent to our office. These copies are kept on permanent file in the CCD Office for use as the student progresses through the Sacrament programs. If your child was baptized at St. Dunstan Church, please call the Rectory (650-697-4730) to obtain a copy.

• St. Dunstan Parish School of Religious Education Program Policy
• St. Dunstan CCD Student Guidelines

Sacrament Preparation

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist is a two-year program. Children must attend and successfully complete 1st grade (Level 1) Religious Education classes in order to be eligible for 2nd Grade (Level 2). First Reconciliation and First Eucharist preparation involve classroom instruction, parent meetings, retreat, prayer celebrations and attendance at mass. The involvement of the parents in their child's preparation for these sacraments is vital. The Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are celebrated during the spring of 2nd Grade (Level 2).

Confirmation
Our Confirmation Program is a two-year program for students in Junior High (Grades 7th & 8th). Confirmation I (for first year confirmation students) is designed to explore our catholic faith and beginning preparation for Confirmation. Confirmation II (for second year confirmation students) is designed to finalize the preparation for Confirmation through commitment, service and attendance at a retreat. Students must successfully complete Confirmation I in order to be eligible for Confirmation II. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated during the spring of Confirmation II.

Special Sacrament Program for Older Students (Grades 3 and up)
Students in Grades 3 and up who still need to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and/or Reconciliation, will be admitted into our Special Sacrament Program which is a two year program. Students will attend CCD classes and special classes to prepare them to receive these Sacraments over the course of the two year program. Please call the Director for further information

Note: All students who are enrolling from another Religious Education Program or parochial school will be required to provide a letter from the Director/Coordinator of the Program or report card indicating that student successfully completed the course requirements for the grade level before being eligible to enroll at the St. Dunstan School of Religion.

In addition, we are also looking for high school students who are committed to helping the children in our program. Service hours will be given. Areas of need are: classroom aides, office work, special projects and assignments. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact the Director at 650-697-7451.

CCD Newsletter
Please click on the link below to download or view a copy of the current CCD Newsletter.

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Confirmation II News
Confirmation Class Mass dates are as follows. All students are required to attend these class masses.

The following forms are available for downloading: 

• Service Hour Form
• Robe Order Form
• Service Opportunity Information Form
• Confirmation Sponsor Form
• Confirmation Name Form
• Guidlines for Service Projects - Conf. II
• Reflection Paper Guidelines - Conf. II

Confirmation I News

The following forms are available for downloading: 

• Confirmation I Service Reflection
• Confirmation I Service Form (Page 1)
• Confirmation I Service Form (Page 2)
• Service Opportunity Information Form
• Confirmation I Mass Assignment Information
• Confirmation I Mass Worksheet - 3/30
• Confirmation I Mass Worksheet - 4/27 

First Communion/Reconciliation News

The following forms are available for downloading: 

• Important Dates to Remember
• Retreat Reservation Form
• Video/DVD Interest Letter
• Video/DVD Order Form
• Group Photo Order Form

Detailed information will be provided to all families enrolled in our First Communion Program throughout the calendar year.