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Religious Education

One of our most important ministries is teaching our children the tenets of our faith -- helping to build our children's faith and strength of character and to become responsible Catholic adults. Classes staffed by volunteer Catechists are held for children attending public schools in grades 1 through 9 from September to May.


Religious Education Programs:

In September 2009, we began piloting two new programs to supplement the "Traditional" September to May weekly program. The "Family Program" began in September 2009. In 2010, the new "Summer Program" will be offered. Please refer to the table below for additional information. ReligiousEdMatrix (139K)

If your family is interested in participating in either the Family or Summer Religious Education Program, you can find a complete description and of these programs and a selection form at Program Interest Form.

Religious Education Information & Enrollment:

Parents of children who were enrolled in our 2008-2009 program received information packages for the 2009-2010 programs by mail in September. Parents of children enrolled in the 2009-2010 programs received information packages for the 2010-2011 programs in February.

    Religious Education Forms are available by clicking the links, below. All forms available from this website are "interactive" and can be filled out and printed using your own computer.

Registration:

Registration Form-- Parents of children enrolled in this year's classes received preprinted Registration Forms for 2010-2011 listing the children who attended this year's classes. Those forms should be reviewed carefully and the appropriate corrections can be made directly on the preprinted Registration Form.

If you did not receive a preprinted Registration Form, or if you have additional children entering the religious education program, you must complete a blank Religious Education Registration Form with information on all of the children who will be in the program. A blank Registration Form is available at Registration Form.

    In Person Registration: On April 18th, completed forms for all students whose last name begins with A through L may be submitted in person during Religious Education drop-off and pickup times in the all purpose room in the elementary school. All forms must be handed in at this time.

    On April 25th, completed forms for all students whose last name begins with M through Z may be submitted in person during Religious Education drop-off and pickup times in the all purpose room in the elementary school. All forms must be handed in at this time.

    Mail-In Registration: In the event the In-Person dates are not convenient, all forms may be mailed to the rectory no later than April 26th. The rectory is open Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM for personal drop off as well.

Registration Fees: The registration fee for this year is $75.00 for families with one child and $100.00 for families with two or more children. Fees will be accepted after the April 25th deadline but are due before the start of classes.

Note: No child will be denied enrollment due to inability to pay. If financial difficulty exists, please contact Anne McGovern.

First Graders and New Registrants:
A copy of each child's Baptismal Certificate (if they were not baptized at our parish) and proof of attendance (if your child has had previous religious instruction elsewhere) is required for each new registrant. A blank Registration Form is available at Registration Form.

Parent Meetings:
Mandatory Parent Meetings will be held for new incoming students and sacramental students (Communion and Confirmation) only. Therefore, there are no Mandatory Parent Meetings for returning students who are not receiving a sacrament.

Volunteers:
The Annual Parents Meetings have always provided an opportunity to recruit needed volunteers for our program. Please review the Religious Education Volunteer Sign-up Form and consider volunteering giving some time to our children. A blank Volunteer Sign-up Form is available at Volunteer Sign-up Form.

Religious Education Parent Handbook

The Religious Education Parent Handbook is available at Religious Education Parent Handbook.

    Religious Education Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form -- This form is to acknowledge your receipt of the St. Joseph Church Parent Handbook for Religious Education. A blank Acknowledgement Form is available at Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form.

Religious Education Dates:

The 2009-10 Class Dates & Activities are available at 2009-10 Class Dates & Activities.

The 2010-11 Class Dates & Activities will be posted to the website when they become available.

    First Communion Class and Activities Dates are available at 2009-10 First Communion Dates to Remember.

    Confirmation Class and Activities Dates are available at 2009-10 Confirmation Dates to Remember.

Confirmation Candidates must submit a Confirmation Name Form and a Confirmation Sponsor Form in early 2010.

    A blank Confirmation Name Form is available at Confirmation Name Form.

    A blank Confirmation Sponsor Form is available at Confirmation Sponsor Form.

Other Information and Forms:

    Religious Education Parking Rules -- Parents must observe the Parking Rules when dropping off or picking up students at the High Bridge Elementary School.

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    Religious Education Parking Rules Acknowledgement Form -- This form is to acknowledge your receipt of the St. Joseph Church Policy Parking Rules for Religious Education. A blank Acknowledgement Form is available at Parking Rules Acknowledgement Form.

    Diocesan Walking Permission Form -- A blank Walking Permission Form is available at Walking Permission Form.

    Diocesan Photo Release Form -- A blank Photo Release Form is available at Photo Release Form.

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