Religious Education at St. Leo's

CCD Contact:
Lee Cena, Director of Religious Education (703)273-4868

RCIA (for adults) and RCIC (for children) are programs for individuals who want to become Catholic -- whether or not they have already been baptized -- or who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith.
For a description of these programs, please click on "Interested in the Catholic Faith?" in the listing to the left.


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CCD Registration for 2010-2011

The Kindergarten through 8th Grade CCD program is open to students of families
who are registered in St. Leo's Parish. The Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation
are mandatory 2-year programs which occur during the First and Second Grades and the
Seventh and Eighth Grades. A corps of volunteers teaches the program. There is always a
need for more volunteers. Please call Lee Cena at 703-273-4868 if your are interested in
volunteering.

Religious Education classes for the 2010-2011 academic year will only be accepted until
September 27, 2010. If you have just moved into the area and wish to enroll your children
in our program, please call Lee Cena at 703-273-4868 for more information.

The Registration Form below is for the 2010-2011 academic year.

The CCD Registration Form is available in PDF format by clicking here. The Emergency Care Form MUST be returned with the registration form. Please print both forms out, complete all information, and deliver in person or mail to the following address:
St. Leo the Great Office of Religious Education
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030

NOTE: You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to view the registration form.

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Youth Ministry

Contacts:
Director of Youth Ministry: Nina Deboeck Email Nina
Phone (703)591-6089
Website: St. Leo's Youth

Three Ways to Stay Informed:
  • Visit our website: www.stleosyouth.com
  • Sign up for our email list: youth@stleos.com
  • Watch for announcements in the parish bulletin


High School Youth Nights:
  • Bring the lived experience of our Catholic faith to your teen by showing that our Church is much more than the building we go to on Sunday;
  • Educate your teen in the "roots" of their Catholic faith from a more "adult" perspective, including the Church's moral and social teachings;
  • Presenting peer ministry and Christian leadership opportunities in community building activities where teens voluntarily express their faith to each other in an atmosphere of care and acceptance.


Typical High School Youth Night Schedule:
6:00pm:   Opening Prayer, Theme of Evening Overview
Dinner (brought in by parent teams, volunteering monthly)
6:30:   Faith Study (Topics chosen by youth and led by youth leaders under guidance of youth ministers)
7:15:   Large Group Recap
7:25:   Large Group Activity (gym games, speakers, theme night, etc.!)
7:55:   Closing Prayer
8:00pm:   Program Concludes


Beyond High School Youth Nights:
  • Social Activities: Teen Rally, King's Dominion, Sports, Lock-Ins, Laser Tag, Bowling, Ice Skating, etc.
  • Service Activities: Work Camp, Social Justice Outreach, etc.
  • Spiritual Activities: World Youth Day Pilgrimages, Retreats; Living Stations, etc.


TOTAL YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM
The Total Youth Ministry Program was developed to support you, the first and primary educators of your children in our Catholic faith. We urge you to send your teen to our parish Youth Ministry program where the knowledge of the Faith is shared and applied in practical ways in an atmosphere of love and encouragement. It is normal for many teens to be tempted to drift from their Faith after Confirmation. However, just as we need a high school, and perhaps college education to prepare for secular careers, we must continue to take advantage of what our parish has to offer to prepare our children for their eternal life. Sign up your High School Teen today for High School Youth Nights!

Jr. High Youth Nights
  • Allows students to build community establishing a foundation to remain connected to their Church in later years
  • Promotes solid Church teaching through interactive learning in a fun and energetic environment
  • Focuses on building assets needed for further faith development


Sample Jr. High Youth Night:
7:00pm:   Opening Prayer, Theme of Evening Overview, and Dinner
7:30:   Icebreakers for the youth to get to know their peers
8:00:   Catechetical Presentation
8:20:   Games related to Theme of the night
8:55:   Closing Prayer
9:00pm:   Program Concludes


Special Events for Jr. High Youth:
Jr. High Work Camp hosted here at St. Leo's, Summer BBQ, King's Dominion, Capture the Flag Tournament, Movie Night, Christmas Reason for the Season, etc.


High School Youth Night Registration for 2010-2011

The High School Youth Night Registration Form is available in PDF format by clicking here. Please print the form out, complete all information, and deliver in person or mail to the following address:
St. Leo the Great Office of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
3700 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030

NOTE: You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to view the registration form.

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