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It's time for registration for CCD. Please call the rectory office if you are new to the parish and would like to enroll your child(ren) for the school year 2026- 2027. Religion Ed. and Mass attendance are both important. During the summer months it is beneficial to share Bible stories with your children. Here are some reasons why…. Moral and Character Development The Bible is rich with narratives that address complex human experiences—jealousy, forgiveness, courage, and greed. A child is helped in the development of morality and ethics. There are so many Concrete Examples! Instead of abstractly telling a child to "be brave," stories like David and Goliath give them a vivid mental image of what courage looks like against major obstacles. And you convey The Golden Rule!! Stories about sharing, looking out for the vulnerable, and kindness help children internalize empathy and understand how their actions affect others. Bible Stories help a child develop Cognitive and Language skills. They learn words that are not normally heard during the day, such as salvation, grace, mercy….. Your child can grow in Critical Thinking: Asking questions like, "Why do you think Noah kept waiting for the dove to return?" or "How do you think Joseph felt when he saw his brothers again?" These helps children practice causeand-effect reasoning and perspective-taking, according to child psychologists and educators. How much your child will appreciate this precious time. The physical act of sitting closely together to read builds a powerful sense of safety. And be prepared for all the questions your child may ask you ….