Faith Formation
Sacred Heart Church offers a welcoming environment for all children who participate in the Faith Formation Program. We strive to complement the family shared experience of love and caring for one another, by bringing God alive in their daily lives. Each child will learn about Catholic teachings, prayers, practices, morals, values, responsibilities and mission helping them grow in their faith and deepen their personal relationship with Jesus. We strive to make all disciples in Christ.
Our students formally begin in first grade learning about the Catholic Church and its teachings while developing their faith and personal relationship with God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the workings and guidance of the Holy Spirit within them. As a journey of faith, this is accomplished over time with active participation in the faith community as an integral part. Topics are introduced in developmentally appropriate stages. Intertwined within this program is the Parish Sacramental Preparation Programs for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (grade 2) and Confirmation (Confirmation Prep I - grade 7 & Confirmation Prep II - grade 8).
All our programs are in conformity with the guidelines and policies of the Archdioceses of Newark. Further, Sacred Heart Church staff and volunteers, who come into regular contact with children, have completed and are current with the requirements of the Archdiocese of Newark, Office of Safe Environments.
Our students formally begin in first grade learning about the Catholic Church and its teachings while developing their faith and personal relationship with God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the workings and guidance of the Holy Spirit within them. As a journey of faith, this is accomplished over time with active participation in the faith community as an integral part. Topics are introduced in developmentally appropriate stages. Intertwined within this program is the Parish Sacramental Preparation Programs for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion (grade 2) and Confirmation (Confirmation Prep I - grade 7 & Confirmation Prep II - grade 8).
All our programs are in conformity with the guidelines and policies of the Archdioceses of Newark. Further, Sacred Heart Church staff and volunteers, who come into regular contact with children, have completed and are current with the requirements of the Archdiocese of Newark, Office of Safe Environments.
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All students returning and new must register.
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Faith Formation Tuition 2020-2021
If Registered by 7/1/20 $125 - One Child $155 - Two Children $185 - Three or more children If Registered after 7/1/20 $175 - One Child $205 - Two Children $235 - Three or more children Faith Formation Fees $50 - Curriculum catch up program & Special Sacraments $50 - Reconciliation and First Eucharist $100 - Confirmation |
Our Faith Formation 2020-2021 school year will be mainly remote instruction:
- All book material will be done online at home. Each student will receive an ebook to log into from our distributor Loyola press.
- Each grade level will have their own online classroom to access all material.
- Students will have zoom meetings once per month with the Faith Formation director and their classroom Catechist.
- Students in grades 1 - 5 are highly encouraged to attend our 10:00 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word each Sunday.
- If the Archdiocese allows beginning in January 2021, each grade would gather once per month in the lower church hall to allow proper social distancing:
- Grades 1-4 would gather on separate Sundays from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Grades 5-8 would gather on separate Wednesdays from 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM - Your child DOES NOT have to attend the in person session once per month if you are not comfortable sending them. Students will still receive full credit for the year.
Special Sacraments Program
Curriculum Catch Up Program
- This program is ONLY for children in grades 3 - 8 who have not been Baptized and/or have not received Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
- Material is covered at home with parents/guardians and will focus on the study of the Sacraments of Initiation
- Students will also be required to attend their regular grade level class.
- Students are required to attend weekly Mass and submit a signed bulletin for each week as documentation of church attendance.
- Sacraments will be made beginning in January with Reconciliation and May for Eucharist.
- Parents of students who need to be baptized must speak with Father Richard Kelly to schedule a date for Baptism.
Curriculum Catch Up Program
- This program is for students who have missed or never attended Faith Formation classes and need to catch up on curriculum.
- Students will complete a special curriculum as well as their current grade level.
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Faith Formation Office Hours
Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closed: Friday and Saturday |
Lisa Cupeles
Director of Faith Formation and Student Ministry Phone: 201-843-1722 Email: faithform@wearesacredheart.org |
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