Q - What is your name?A - Dạ, Nhi. Q - How long have you been in CCD program?A - I started from “Mẫu Giáo” to 2nd grade in Vietnam. And I continued the 3rd grade and First Communion at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Parish in the United States. Q - What is the Holy Spirit?A - Holy Spirit gives us graces that we need to live in our daily life? Q - What is the most needed Gift of the Holy Spirit that you need or you wish to have? Why?A - The gift that I wish to have is Wisdom because Wisdom...

1. What is Confirmation?Confirmation is when I am sealed with the grace of the Holy Spirit and deepen my faith to fulfill the Sacrament of Baptism. 2. How long did you attend CCD class to receive Confirmation?I started going to CCD at this parish at a young age. I received First Communion, and then my family moved from Biloxi. I moved back here two years ago and restarted CCD classes and received Confirmation this year. 3. What did you do to prepare for Confirmation?Aside weekly CCD class, my classmates and I attended the retreat directed by the Holy Rosary Sisters. 4. What is...

Mindy Ngo is a vibrant, confident, and charming 7th grade CCD teacher at Mary Queen of Vietnam Church in New Orleans East. She will graduate in Biology in May of 2017. She has done very well on her MCAT and received entrance for premed at LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport. Mindy graduated from Ben Franklin High in 2013. Her college aspiration was interrupted by the diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 2014. Going through this grave sickness has given her peace and strength in life. She has grown deeper in the Catholic faith. She is a member of Phuong Hoang....

Britney Nguyễn is a third-grade student in CCD class at St. Thomas Thien School at Mary Queen of Vietnam Church. She arrived late for the line up prior to class start time because she was trying to finish her homework. Her favorite subject in school is Math. On April 30, 2017, she received First Communion. Throughout the year, she has been taught about the Sacrament of the Eucharist, how to go to Confession, The 10 Commandments, and memorizing prayers. Q. Are you excited?A. Yes, I am very excited. My mom picked out the white gown for me to wear on that...

  May Crowning has been my first memory as a Catholic. When I was six years old, I joined the May Crowning dance group because I love to dance. I looked forward to rehearsal each week and was very proud to lead my group to different positions. There was so much excitement in me while waiting for the day to perform the dance in Church. On that day, I would wear white “áo dài” with pink flowers. There are usually five different colors of flowers: red, blue, purple, white, and yellow. Each color symbolizes the virtues of Mother Mary. Each of...

  Being an altar server has led Joachim Cao closer to God. On August 4, 2015, 9000 altar servers gathered and met in Europe. On this day, Pope Francis said: “Being altar server is a call to prayer and mission. In the Eucharist and in the other sacraments, you experience the intimate closeness of Jesus, the sweetness and power of his presence.” I wish that more young people would participate in parish’s church activities as a way to build good relationship with Jesus in the Sacraments. The following is a short exchange with Joachim Cao, an altar server at St. Joseph...

  Kevin is a 3rd grade CCD student at Mary Assumption Catholic Church in Avondale, LA. Like any children his age, he is talkative and helpful. In the classroom, when everyone is silent, Sr. Kim Dung, FMSR, points out pictures of the vessels used at Eucharistic Celebration. After that, each student gathers in their assigned group and cut out pictures of the vessels and label them as instructed by Sr. Kim Dung. After the class, I had a conversation with Kevin. 1. What do you want to be when you grow up?Kevin: I want to be a cop so I can give...

  Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, abbreviated as CCD, is a religious education program of the Roman Catholic Church. The program provides catholic education to children. CCD classes are mostly held on the weekend. CCD education is provided by members of the clergy and lay staff. I was honored with the opportunity to attend one of the CCD classes held here at Mary Assumption Church in Avondale. At approximately 3:30pm the bell rang signaling students to file in to the common room. Each sat by their designated class identified by a wooden post which identifies their grade. When all was silent, Sr. Dinh...

  Known in Vietnam as Tet Nguyen Dan, Lunar New Year is marked to celebrate happiness, joy, and luck to everyone who observes the Gregorian calendar. Not only the adults but the children are also excited to welcome the new year- Year of the Rooster. I have the honor of interviewing children and their thoughts on Tet. These are Kain Bui (6 years old) and Ella Joy Bui (4 years old) who are eager to share their excitement regarding Tet. 1. What do you know about Tet?-Kain: I don’t know. I just know about New Year.-Ella Joy: Yeah Tet is very fun. 2....