Faith Formation
Religious Education
St. Aloysius Family Faith Formation Program 2011 - 2012
Mission Statement
Following the imperative to teach and share the Good News of Jesus Christ, we seek to nurture the faith already present in our parish families by providing learning opportunities for parents and children through prayer experiences, classroom and workshop education, sacramental preparation and encouragement to live an active expression of their faith.
At Saint Aloysius we offer a choice of either a classroom setting or home based teaching through Family Faith Formation.
TO ENROLL FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR:
You must be a registered member of Saint Aloysius Parish. To register, visit the Parish Office Monday - Friday from 8:30 to 3:30, or ask an Usher at Mass for a registration form.
If you did not attend a Faith Formation class at Saint Aloysius in 2010-2011:
- Complete a 2011-2012 Registration Form (28k, .pdf).
- Attach a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate
- Transfer Students - A transfer letter must be obtained from the Catholic School or parish where your child previously attended religious education classes.
For students who did attend a Faith Formation class at Saint Aloysius in 2010-2011:
- You are automatically re-registered; no form is required. You will receive a statement with the class(es) and fees for your family in April with payment due in July. Any changes to address, phone or email, as well as class assignment change requests must be sent to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to keep our records up-to-date. No changes will be taken over the phone or in person.
CLASSES BEGIN ON 9/20/2011, 9/22/2011, 9/23/2011.
Schedule
Please note: Sacraments require two years of preparation.
| Day | Time | Grade |
| Tuesday | 4:30-5:30 | 1 2 3 |
| Tuesday | 6:30-7:30 | Grade 7 Only |
| Wednesday | 4:30-5:30 | 1 2 3 |
| Wednesday | 6:30-7:30 | 4 5 6 |
| Thursday | 4:30-5:30 | 4 5 6 |
Calendar
A calendar has been mailed to all registered students and can also be accessed here (62k, .pdf).
Registration Fees.
One Child = $100.00
2 Children = $200.00
3 or more = $250.00
Sacramental Fees
Communion - $40.00
Confirmation - $40.00
Registration Deadline
- 2011-2012 Registration will be available after Sept. 26th
- Registration fee payment plans is available please send request to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- A mailing will be sent the first full week of Sept. it will contain a cover letter, calendar, emergency form and financial statement
- A Family Faith Formation meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the old church. Parents only
- Registration forms and fees can be brought to the Faith Formation Office located in Saint Aloysius School during office hours or you can mail the completed form and fees to the Faith Formation Office at:
Saint Aloysius Church
Attn: Faith Formation
935 Bennetts Mills Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
Contact Us:
732-370-0500
Ext: 211 Mrs. Ronnie Perry, Coordinator of Religious Education
Ext: 214 Mrs. Dawn Smith, Sacramental Coordinator
Ext: 218 Mrs. Janel Tischler, Administrative Assistant
Office Hours:
Monday & Friday
9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday.
9:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday
9:30am - 5:30pm
Summer hours: (June 20 - Sept 2)
Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Responsibility of Each Child in Religious Education
- Treat everyone with respect
- When teacher/catechist speaks, everyone listens
- Raise your hand to join in the dialogue
- Keep your hands and feet to yourself
- No food, drink or gum permitted
- No using glitter on any homework assignments
- Come prepared for class
- No yelling or speaking out of turn
- Respect everyone’s property, including the desks of the teachers and students who use the school during the day
- Dress properly for class, NO SHORT SHORTS OR HATS
- Chalkboards are for instructional use only
- No cell phones, iPods or portable game systems
Drop-Off & Dismissal
- All students report to the Old Church before class.
- Parents of children in Grades 1-3 must walk their child into the old church and pick them up there after class.
- Teachers will meet students in the church and bring them to their classrooms
- Children in grades 4 through 7 may be met outside or in the old church for pickup
Volunteers are welcome!
- Get more involved in your child’s faith formation
- Assist a class while your child is in session as a teacher, team teacher or assistant
- Training is available for teachers
- Contact the Faith Formation Office to be a part of our team
- Blessings and thank you to all our volunteers who make this program work for the greater glory of God!
Weather Closings and Communication to Families
We follow the Jackson Township School District for weather emergencies. When after-school activities are canceled due to weather emergencies, Faith Formation classes are also canceled. Children will be notified at school when possible and closings will be posted on the Parish Website and Facebook.
This year we are implementing a new messaging broadcast system, NotifyNow, to alert or remind families of closings, changes to schedules or dates to remember. Please keep your contact information up to date including home phone, cell phone for calls and text messaging and email.