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Contact Information

Dave Kordell
Director of Religious Education
P.O. Box 356
605 Oak St.
Wisconsin Dells, WI  53965

Phone:    (608) 253-5621
FAX:       (608) 254-6217
Email:     dkordell@dellscatholic.com  (church), dave.kordell@verizon.net  (home)

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Children

School-age religious education classes meet on Wednesdays. Religious education classes meet during the school year.

Schedule

Sacraments

Second grade students receive both the Sacrament of First Reconciliation (Penance) and the Sacrament of First Communion. High school students receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during their junior or senior year.

 Special Events section (below) for specific dates and times.

Contact: Dave Kordell at  (608) 253-5621

If your child is going to be absent please call the Religious Education Office at 253-5621
 

Special Summer School:

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

This summer come on over because this is where your kids will have a good time at  You’ll find plenty of interesting characters at ST. Cecilia’s Vacation Bible School. Each day your kids will be a part of fun Bible learning that they can see, hear, touch and even taste!  Crafts, team-building games, lively Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the  activities that help kids join in the  of Bible Fun.  is great fun for kids entering Kindergarten thru Grade-6. So mark these dates on your calendar: August 4^th, through August 8^th. The adventure starts at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 11:30 a.m. The registration fee of  $37.00 for each child will cover crafts, snacks, and other materials. Payment is due by July 12^th, to St. Cecilia’s. To register call the Director of Religious Formation at 253-5621 or send your $37.00 payment and registration form to St. Cecilia, PO Box 356, Wisconsin Dells, WI. 53965. You can also drop it off on Sunday or at the Parish Office during the week.

 This will be an awesome Bible-learning adventure! 

 Click  Schedule of  Religious Education classes  to view
 

View additional events on Parish  Events page

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Adults

St. Cecilia Adult Faith Formation Opportunities

“To teach as Jesus did means calling and equipping all Christians of every age and stage of life to fulfill their Baptismal call to holiness in family, Church, and society…Ongoing faith formation is essential to accomplish this mission…”

From the Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States, by the U.S. Catholic Bishop’s “Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us.” Nov.

 (ALL MEETINGS WILL BE IN ROOM 101 OF THE PARISH CENTER)
 

R.C.I.A.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) classes for those adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, or for those adults who have not completed their Sacrament preparation or adults interested in joining the Catholic Faith Community are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC or WANT TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENTS

 ·        Bible Study is offered on the First or Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. This Bible Study will use a variety of sources provided from the Diocese. (Check the Sunday Bulletin for Details) 

·        “Catholics Coming Home” course is a five week session beginning October 10^th,  2005 on 5 consecutive Mondays at 7:00pm. This course will offer an opportunity for Catholic Adults to update their understanding of their faith, and will provide an opportunity for those who have serious issues and or questions to come forward and have a chance to share them and discuss them. (This session will be offered again beginning January 16^th, 2006 on Mondays at 7:00pm.) (Check the Sunday Bulletin for Details) 

·        Catholic Book review. Each month a “recommended reading” book will be listed in the Sunday Bulletin designed for people who want to learn more at home.  After reading the book, you may join us for a monthly discussion over coffee on the Fourth Saturday of each month at 9:00am. Copies of the recommended books will be available at the public library or at the Religious Education office.  

·        “Growing in Faith”, a comprehensive study, prayer, and reflection time, allows persons of all backgrounds to reflect on the Word of God and the Church and offers support to each person’s journey of faith. This will be offered on the Second or Fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00pm. (Check the Sunday Bulletin for Details) 

·        Videos, audio tapes and CDs supplied by the Diocese of Madison covering a wide variety of topics will also be offered for adults. Contact the Religious Formation Office at 253-5621. A list of videos can be found on the Diocesan Web Site, www.madisondiocese.org, click on “Religious Education,” Click on “AV Catalog on-line” and chose one of the three search categories, or a list of videos can be supplied by contacting the Religious Formation Office at St Cecilia, 253-5621. 

·        Seasonal Advent and Lenten mini-retreats will be offered on 1^st Saturday of the season at 9:00am or the 1^st Thursday at 7:00pm. (Check the Sunday Bulletin for Details) 

If you would like to establish a small group to participate at your own home, resources and assistance will be provided. Also if you would like to participate during the daytime, we will be happy to work with you. Please contact the Religious Formation Office at 253-5621 and join now.

Choirs

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Special Events

Contact Dave Kordell for more information regarding the following special events. For other special events for religious education and parish life, refer to our Events listing below and the Parish Events link.

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