Religious Education Elementary

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Overview

The Religious Education Program, through its staff and volunteers, fosters the faith formation of children from age 4 through 14, typically in grades Pre-K through 8. Sacramental preparation is an important focus of the Grade 2 Program (First Reconciliation & First Communion) and Grade 8 Program (Confirmation). Sacramental celebrations are parish-wide events and include students from both local school districts and St. Mary's Grammar School.

What is Catechesis?

Catechism of the Catholic Church reflects the insights of Pope John Paul II's encyclical Catechesi Tradendae when it states that catechesis is "the totality of the Church's efforts to make disciples, to help men believe that Jesus is the Son of God so that believing they might have life in his name, and to educate and instruct them in this life, thus building up the body of Christ" (#4).

More specifically, the Catechism goes on to say that catechesis "is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life" (#5).

Contact Information

St. Mary's Parish - Religious Education Office
426 Monmouth Street Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Phone: 856-456-0052

Fax: 856-456-1837

Andrew J. Stetser

Director of Religious Education

Parish of St Mary - St Mary's Roman Catholic Church

426 Monmouth St, Gloucester City, NJ 08030

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (856)-981-7324

Grades 1-6 Calendar

Religious Education Registration Form

Sadlier We Believe Connect

: Religious Education Registration
Student Name
Street Address
City/State
Zip Code
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Phone
Emergency Phone
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
School
Grade
Church of Baptism
Church Address
Date of Baptism
Father's Name
Street Address
City/State
Zip
Place of Birth
Occupation
Mother's Name
Street Address
City/State
Zip
Place of Birth
Occupation
Has the child received the Sacraments of Reconciliation or Eucharist?:
: **A copy of the BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE is needed for first time registration.**
***Registration Fee: One Child: $60, Two Children: $100, Three Children $125
If you cannot pay this amount by the start of classes in September, please make arrangements for a payment plan. Monsignor is willing to work with any family who is in need. Please let me know if a payment plan is needed. Reminder: All registrations MUST be in before the first week of Religious Education.

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