St. Luke Catholic Church
Religious Education - CCE (Continuing Christian Education)
(956) 541-0184cce@stlukecc.org
Religious Education StaffMrs. Helen Vargas,Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Lynette Sanchez, Staff
Mr. David Vargas,Coordinator of Youth Ministries(956) 541-0184
Middle/High School:Sunday9:30-10:45 am
Christian Initiation (Adult Class)Monday6:30-8pm
Click here for: Annual Calendar
Click here for: Arrival & Dismissal Policy
Visit our St Luke Youth Ministries Facebook page for regular updates. Click HERE
If you need to pay the $50 CCE registration fee (per family) online, please follow the steps below (please note additional $3 transaction fee) OR stop by during CCE office hours.
Click the link to the online payment system hosted by the: Diocese of Brownsville. Once there, you will need to go to "Online Offertory"
1) Select Organization: St. Luke School - Brownsville
2) After making payment, send a copy of the receipt via email to cce@stlukecc.org (should include a payment confirmation number) so that your family & child(rens) account will be credited correctly.
**Tips for online payment system: We have been told that using a credit card works best. If you are given an "error" when typing info- you may need to reload the page and begin again. Avoid using "auto fill" to type your information- you will need to type the info into each field or it reads as an error/incomplete field.
If you are unable to pay online, please stop by the CCE office during office hours to pay the registration fee for your family by cash or check.
Please understand, we will need a few days to verify that steps 1&2 have been completed as we receive, print, and match each students documents. Students will only be considered registered and placed on the roster for this year once we have processed the 2 steps - this includes the registration form (including a Baptism certificate for each child) and registration fee for the family.) Thank You!
Current CCE families- be sure to join us on Remind to stay up to date regarding classes. Send a text to 81010 to receive text messages. Families will need to download the Remind App to stay informed!
Sunday families (middle & high school): send message that says @mshscce
Wednesday families (elementary): send message that says @elemcce
Once you have signed up, you can also create an online account or use the app (click the link at the left) to stay in touch.
Current CCE Volunteer Opportunities
Catechist – Lead a group of disciples each Wednesday (Elementary disciples) or Sunday (Middle or High School disciples). Touch base with them at Sunday mass and at parish events.
CCE classroom aide - Assist catechist with class prep, connecting with absent disciples, assist with story times, craft times, etc... Assist with check-in and provide information for disciples.
Greeting & Safety – Welcome and greet disciples as they enter our doors. Assist in drop off and pick up and special events to give directions and offer guidance. Monitor doors, halls and bathrooms & assist with disinfecting.
Event Organization – Check disciples in for events and give them information. Provide supervision of disciples and ensure facilities are treated properly. Receive cakes for CCE festival booths.
Set Up/Tear Down – Assist with functions for setting up before and after events. This will include cleaning up after events. Events include: Parent meetings, Night in Bethlehem, Youth Rally, Teaching Safety, Eucharist and Reconciliation Retreats.
Hospitality – Plan & Prepare drink and refreshment stations for events (mini retreats, youth rally, parent meetings) and/or CCE days for catechists 30 minutes prior to class. Secure donations of these refreshments if at all possible.
Office Volunteer – Assist office personnel in receiving phone calls, payments, copies for catechists, picking up attendance and supervising of office facility during large group sessions. Assist as needed in other areas.
**Because the nature of our program includes children and teens, a background check and training are required by the Diocese of Brownsville. Please be sure to send us your info as soon as possible to get started by completing the form above titled "Catechist Recruitment." Thank you & thanks to those who have signed up so far!