Religious Education
The Religious Education Program at St. Andrew’s Parish provides instruction to elementary children enrolled in public schools. The catechists and staff of the Religious Education Program endeavor to assist the parents in the ongoing faith formation of their children. We carry out these aims by offering weekly classes in religious education for the children.
Registration
v Takes place in March of the preceding year.
v Parents must be registered members of St. Andrew’s Parish.
v Parents must present a Baptismal Certificate.
v Parents pay a registration fee.
Grades 1, 3, 4 Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Grades 5, 6, 7 Tuesday 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Grade 2 Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Grade 8 Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Children in St. Andrew’s Parish, St. Andrew’s School students and the Religious Ed students participate together in a special program for the preparation of the Sacraments of Confirmation, First Eucharist, and First Reconciliation. Parents attend periodic meetings, which are intended to help parents to prepare their children to receive the sacraments.
v Attendance in total Religious Education Program in either St. Andrew’s School or Religious Ed classes.
v Remote preparation – takes place in Religious Education for at least two full years
v Immediate preparation – a period of several months prior to the reception of the Sacrament with participation in special activities and assignments designed for the preparation of the Sacrament.
v Reconciliation – Grade 2
v First Communion – Grade 2
v Confirmation - Grade 8
For information call Sr. Joan Krukoski at 201-437-9062
or email: reled9062@verizon.net
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a formation process in which adults begin to experience what it means to be a Catholic. It is a process for welcoming adult newcomers (inquirers) into the Roman Catholic Church.
Inquirers come from a variety of backgrounds:
persons not baptized
persons baptized in the Roman Catholic Church but not evangelized or
completely initiated
persons baptized in another Christian church, but in need of further
instruction and initiation.
The Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are celebrated at the Easter Vigil.
Classes are held on Monday evenings from 7:15 to 9:00 PM.
For information about registering for adult classes to become a member of the Catholic Church and to receive the Sacraments of Initiation contact Sr. Joan Krukoski at 201-437-9062, email: reled9062@verizon.net or call St. Andrew’s Rectory, 201-437-0833.