Divine Child Elementary School, Dearborn, Michigan

Religious Ed

05/06/2010

11/30/2008

Before children can receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion or Confirmation at the Church of the Divine Child, it is required that the church have proof of their baptism. Click on the above link for instructions and the Proof of Baptism form.

Confirmation Sponsor Form

11/30/2008

Students seeking the sacrament of Confirmation at the Church of the Divine Child must have a sponsor to help him/her prepare to receive the sacrament. Click on the above link for the instructions and certificate required for sponsorship.

Christian Service - Timesheet

00/00/2007

Form to be used for recording Christian Service Hours.

Junior High Christian Service Program

Purpose

To increase student awareness of community life
Develop the student's individual, family, and community responsibilities
Prepare the student for the sacrament of Confirmation

To ready oneself for Confirmation, one should strive to waken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community.
- Catechism of the Catholic Church

Guidelines

All 7^th grade students, non-Catholic included, are expected to complete 30 hours of service during the 7^th grade
All 8^th grade students, non-Catholic included, are expected to complete 30 hours of service during the 8^th grade; ONE HOUR of which MUST be served in a community such as:
- Nursing home
- Gleaners Food Bank
- With the Handicapped
- Assisted Living Center
- Soup Kitchen
- K of C functions
Christian service hours can be obtained when a student provides a service they would not normally do. For example:
- Market Day
- DCHS Auction
- Sunday Preschool Helper
- DCES Boutique
- Christmas gifts for the poor
Christian service hours worked are written on the sheet provided and are submitted to the Religious Education office twice a year:
1. 15 hours due the Monday after Thanksgiving
2. 15 hours due in April

Download time sheet in pdf.

For questions regarding the Christian Service Program, contact: Mrs Karen Mitchell, DRE.