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Catholic Education and Community Center (CECC)

Catholic Education and Community Center (CECC)

The Catholic Education and Community Center (CECC) will be built for use by the entire parish community. We are blessed that our CECC will include the first Catholic grade school (K-8) to be built in the diocese in over 30 years. The CECC also will offer the much needed expansion of space for use by all of our ministries, while bringing Religious Education (RE) programs back onsite. This building will serve Our Family of Faith.

Mission Statement

Catholic Education and Community Center (CECC)

As a parish community, and as members of parish committees, teams, parish staff, clergy, religious, teachers, administrators, or as individual volunteers...

  • We are united in our steadfast desire to build, operate and perpetually sustain our Holy Cross Catholic Education and Community Center (CECC) as a foundation and primary structure for our mission.

  • We are committed to providing the best possible Catholic education in conformance with the doctrines and teachings of the Catholic Church and as directed by the Bishop of the Rockford Diocese.

  • We will ensure that our parish ministries serve the faith formation, social justice, and catholic education needs of all youth, young adults, middle age and senior members of our parish.

  • We will establish and maintain Catholic education programs in conformance with the doctrines and teachings of the Catholic Church and as directed by the Bishop of the Rockford Diocese.

  • We will faithfully live, teach and protect our Catholic Faith in all that we do, by demonstrating in our words and behavior Christ’s example of love, respect, peace, charity, justice and dignity for all.

Job Opportunities

Holy Cross Catholic Grade School is accepting Catholic teacher resumes for all grades.

These positions include part time PE, Fine Arts, Technology and Foreign Language instruction for the 08/09 school year. Interviewing to begin mid-February. Please contact the Rockford Diocese for an application and send credentials to:

Mrs. Melissa Crisci
2300 Main Street
Batavia, IL 60510

All About the Holy Cross Development Team

What is the Holy Cross Development Team?

The Development Team (DT) is a group of parish volunteers working together to "develop" activities which will provide ongoing financial support to the Catholic Education and Community Center (new building) and increase fellowship opportunities for parishioners.

How do you become a member of the DT?

Just say "Yes!" DT members are regular parishioners who answered the call to become more involved in the parish. The DT is always looking for energetic, creative people to join in the fun! Call Joe Dant at 630-707-1397 or Elizabeth Carlson at 630-482-3474 for meeting information.

What type of activities is the DT working on?

The DT has four events planned for 2008:

1. "The Crusade" semi-formal gala on April 25th
2. Holy Cross 16" Classic Softball Tournament on May 3rd & 4th
3. Crosstown Music Festival in September
4. Christmas Greens sale in November

In addition, the DT is focused on a variety of other ongoing activities such as grant writing and donor recognition.

Do I need any particular skills to be part of the DT?

No skills required. If you're eager to get involved, don't mind a little hard work and a have a positive attitude, you'll be a perfect fit for the team.

I have children and often can't get away without them. Can I still help?

Absolutely! Children are welcome to attend the meetings - though you may find it more relaxing if you attend alone!

Working hand in hand, we can make a difference!

CECC Construction Update

 

 

CECC Communication Corner

With the CECC project in full swing, the Development and Communications Teams are excited about our growing list of potential events that encompass opportunities for people of every age to use their talents, learn new skills and meet fellow Holy Cross parish members.

  • Click here for a complete description of the volunteer opportunities available.

  • Click here for the October Newsletter.

 

Click here to register to receive CECC updates by email

 

General Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q&A

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Family of Faith Pledge Campaign

  • To donate or pledge, contact the parish office at (630) 879-4750.

  • To review Building Campaign Status Report, please see the bulletin.

Contact Us

Contact UsIf you have any questions or comments, please contact the CECC at (630) 879-4750 ext. 308 or click here to send an email.

Volunteer Opportunities

The CECC volunteer-driven teams (Communications & Development Teams) provide you with an opportunity to have a considerable impact on project processes and successes. We are in need of volunteers with experience in any of the following areas:

  • Public relations
  • Marketing or corporate communication
  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Desktop publishing
  • Grant research
  • Event or project coordination
  • Fund development
  • Sales
  • Administrative support

Click on your area of interest below for more specific information.

[Click here to sign up to volunteer]

 

Open Volunteer Opportunities

Communication Team (CT)

  • Through a multitude of information avenues, the CT cultivates an open and timely exchange of knowledge among the CECC Teams, parish members and Holy Cross Community.

Sample of Communication Team Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and manage "information outreach" program for parishioners and the Holy Cross community using tools such as...

    • Web site
    • Bulletin and Pulpit announcements
    • Quarterly newsletter
    • CECC e-mail
    • CECC voice mail
    • Town Hall meetings
    • All-parish mailings
    • Press releases

  • Maintain communication with all CECC teams to ensure that timely and accurate information is delivered both internally and externally.

  • Create tools such as a standard CECC project description, logos, templates, request forms, etc. to develop a consistent format of information for use by CECC teams.

  • Act as an editing and layout resource for CECC teams.

  • Develop and maintain CECC volunteer database. Utilize information in current parish database to reach out to parishioners who may be interested in volunteer opportunities specific to their talents and expertise.

  • Create and deliver informal presentations about the CECC for monthly new parishioner welcome gatherings; encourage new parishioners to become active in the project.

  • Maintain"master file" of all Communication Team documents.

  • Provide comprehensive updates to Steering Team.

The CT is a unique team in the CECC organization structure because it not only supports the activities of the Steering Team, it provides continuity and cohesion of communication for all CECC teams, just as the ST provides continuity and cohesion for the entire CECC project. Some CT responsibilities may change and evolve as the CECC project continues.

Development Team (DT)

Through a variety of diverse events and activities, the DT increases fellowship opportunities for parishioners, provides a solid financial foundation for ongoing education program needs, and builds a positive relationship between Holy Cross and the community of Batavia.

The DT provides additional financial assistance to current building campaign and a solid foundation for ongoing stewardship of the facility through annual events and ongoing initiatives.

Sample of Development Team Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage all CECC fundraising events; create 2 - 3 major annual events.
  • Implement and manage the HC CECC Foundation.
  • Research applicable grants; write & submit grants on behalf of the HC CECC Foundation.
  • Cultivate and promote a CECC charitable giving program to include: Trusts, annuities, stocks, bequests.
  • Coordinate one-time recognition initiatives for fundraising such as: legacy bricks, recognition "wall", "tree" or "home" for all donors.
  • Provide comprehensive updates to the CECC Steering Team.
  • Some DT responsibilities may change and evolve as the CECC project continues.

Sign Up to Volunteer

You can sign up to volunteer using any of the methods listed below.

On-line Form

First Name:
Last Name:
Phone:
Email:
Availability:
Area of Interest: Communications Team
Development Team
Skill:

E-mail or Telephone

Click here to send an e-mail or call (630) 879-4750 ext 308. Please include the following information in your message:

  • Name
  • Phone
  • E-mail
  • Day/Time Availability
  • Area of interest (Communication Team, Development Team)
  • Specific skills you want to share

Return CECC Volunteer Form

Click here to print a copy of the Volunteer Form or pick up a Volunteer Form in the church Narthex. Return the form to the CECC box in the Narthex.

 

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