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.
* 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.
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.
* 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.
Our Faith Formation program offers two choices:
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Traditional In-Person Program
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Remote Home Program
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Bridges to Faith - 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.
- Students will also be required to attend their regular grade level class.
- 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.
Contact Us
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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 |