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Religious Education News Our kindergarten through sixth grade Religious Education classes use the Sadlier “WE BELIEVE” textbooks as part of the curriculum. Whether you are a parent, a student or a catechist there is a website available to enrich and extend the textbook lessons. You can download activities, articles and resources, and much more. All you need to do is go to www.sadlierreligion.com and select the “WE BELIEVE” button. If you want more information on how to use the website or other online resources, contact Cathy Cooney in the office of religious education at (908) 756-6524, extension 15 or through email at ccooney@stmaryswatchung.org. Sacramental Policy: Preparation for the reception of First Eucharist and also for Confirmation involves a two year formation period consisting of grades 1 and 2 for Eucharist and grades 7 and 8 for Confirmation. Children who are currently attending Catholic school must attend religious education classes here at St. Mary’s in grade 2 and grade 8 to comply with the diocesan guidelines.
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In the event of inclement weather, please call (908) 756-0038 or visit the home page or Facebook for updates. About Our Religious Education Program
Saint Mary's offers religious education for children of registered parishioners that attend public school grades kindergarten through 8. For registration information, please contact Mrs. Catherine Cooney (908) 756-0038 We need catechists for Grades 4 on Sunday mornings and Grades 4 & 5 on Wednesday afternoons. You do not have to be an experienced teacher to volunteer. A love of children and a love of the Lord is all that is needed. Teacher training and support will be provided. We would love to have you join our staff! Parents are reminded to kindly
return the religious education registration forms to the office as soon as
possible.
Classes are filling up
quickly and if you prefer a particular day for your child to attend, it would be
wise to register soon Our sacramental preparation period
is two years.
Therefore, children
preparing for First Eucharist must attend classes for grades 1 and 2; Confirmation preparation is grades 7 and 8. If you are new to our parish or did not receive a registration form in the mail, please call Mrs. Cooney at (908) 756-0038. [Welcome] [Bulletins] [Schedule] [Intentions] [Server Schedules] [Sacraments] [Ministries] [Religious Education] [Parish Cemetery] [Staff] [Organizations] [Stations of the Cross] [History] [Links] |
