Religious Education Registration

Dear Parents,

Your registration in our Family Faith Formation Program is a decision for the well being of your child and is an avenue for your own spiritual development.

Following feedback from families this past year, and after much prayerful consideration and discernment, we have decided to transition from our traditional classroom-based model to a whole family catechesis program. This decision stems from the deep belief that parents are the primary educators of their children in the ways of the faith. Our new program aims to equip and support parents in your essential role as we provide resources, guidance, and opportunities for you to grow in the faith alongside your children.

So, what will the program look like?

1. For Religious Education (Grades 1 – 8), one of the two monthly class sessions will now include a special parent session where parents will have the opportunity to listen to a guest speaker and discuss how to integrate the teachings into the family home. Student attendance at both monthly class sessions is expected.
2. For the Confirmation Program (Year 1 – 2), parents will have the opportunity to join the special parent sessions along with the Religious Education Program. Student attendance at monthly class sessions is expected.

Registration will remain open until August 15. Enrollment is offered to all registered parishioners. (Not sure if you are registered? Please contact the Parish Office 973-779-6200.)

Before starting the registration process, please make sure to have the following documents:

• For the Religious Education Program (Grades 1-2): Baptismal Certificate.
• For the Confirmation Program (Grades 9): Baptismal Certificate and First Communion Certificate.
• If your child was enrolled in the Religious Education Program at another parish previously, have the copy of their certificate/letter of completion.

As you know, the Eucharist is the center of our Catholic life. Attending the Mass as a family is one of the greatest gifts you can share with your child, as is gathering together to pray daily at home.

If you have any questions, please email us at: reled@stphilip.org. We are looking forward to a wonderful year ahead!

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