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Faith Formation

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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. 
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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 are required to attend Mass. It is highly recommended that children in grades 1-4 attend our Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 10:00 AM Sunday Family Mass. This Mass is used as a teaching tool that coincides with their Sunday classes.


We offer an elementary and middle school program: ​

Elementary Program
  • This program is for grades 1 - 4
  • Students will meet once per week on Sunday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Students will have access to their online classroom for supplemental materials​

Middle School Program
  • All book material will be done at home. Each student will receive access to their digital workbook. Homework will be posted weekly in the online classroom.
  • Students will be required to attend once per month for an in person session. 
  • Grades 5, 6 and 7 will meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
  • Grade 8 will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. 

Curriculum Catch Up and Special Sacraments Program

​This program is ONLY for children in grades 3 - 8 who have missed or never attended Faith Formation classes and need to catch up on curriculum; or have not been Baptized and/or have not received Reconciliation and First Eucharist. 
  • Material is covered at home with parents/guardians during the summer (July and August).
  • Students are required to attend weekly Mass. 
  • 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 (rkelly@wearesacredheart.org) to schedule a date for Baptism. 

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Faith Formation Office Hours
Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
                       6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Closed: Friday and Saturday
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Lisa Cupeles
Director of Faith Formation and Student Ministry
Phone: 
201-843-1722
​Email: ​faithform@wearesacredheart.org

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  • Home
  • Livestream Masses
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Meet our Pastoral Team
    • Join Our Parish
  • Calendar
  • RCIA
    • RCIA Registration
  • Faith Formation
    • Classrooms
    • Confirmation Program
    • First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
    • Registration
    • Volunteers Needed
    • Youth Ministry
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • First Holy Communion
    • Marriage
    • Reconciliation
  • Life Giving Ministry
  • Ministries
    • Worship
    • Helping Hands Ministry
    • Media Ministry
  • Online Giving
  • Knights of Columbus
  • Columbiettes
  • Download App