Faith Formation
Religious Education
St. Aloysius Family Faith Formation Program 2012 - 2013
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 2012-2013 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 or register online.
March, 2012
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to the 2012-2013 year of Faith Formation at Saint Aloysius Parish.
The faith of a child begins in the home. We the staff of Faith Formation have dedicated our lives to support you, the parents and guardians, in passing on our faith.
The registration process for 2012-2013 Faith Formation year will be as follows:
- Complete the enclosed registration form in its entirety for each child who attended 2011-2012 Faith Formation classes. Include a copy of each child’s baptismal certificate for our records.
- If your child is registering for the first time, please fill out a “New Student” registration form which can be found on our website or picked up in the Faith Formation office. Include a copy of the child’s baptismal certificate for our records.
- Once we receive the registration form and payment, (if there is a financial hardship, attach a note to the registration form.) your child will then be placed in a class. Registration forms along with payment can be mailed or dropped off during our open registrations. See back for important dates and time. You will be notified late August of your child’s class. (Don’t forget to circle desired day and time).
- If your family is not registered at St. Aloysius Church, you will need to fill out a registration form for the Parish before enrolling in Faith Formation. This form can be found on the parish website at http://www.saintaloysiusonline.org
- All change requests must be emailed to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). No requests will be accepted by phone or in person. For the safety and security of your children, no class changes will be made the first week of classes.
- Registration fees remain unchanged from last year. Fees are as follows:
Tuition (1-2 Children): $100.00/per child
Family Rate (3 or more children): $250.00
Sacramental Fee: $40 each
Late fee of $25 will be applied effective July 17, 2012
Important Dates to Remember
April 17 & 18, 2012
Walk in registration during the 4:30 and 6:30 Religious Education classes in the back of the old church.
April 19, 2012
Walk in registration during the 4:30 Religious Education class in the back of the old church.
May 1 & 2, 2012
Walk in registration during the 4:30 and 6:30 Religious Education classes in the back of the old church.
May 3, 2012
Walk in registration during the 4:30 Religious Education class in the back of the old church.
May 19, 2012
Walk in registration after the 5:00 Mass in the school cafeteria.
May 20, 2012
Walk in registration after all the Masses in the school cafeteria.
July 16, 2012
Deadline for registration payment for 2012 - 2013.
July 17, 2012
Registration late fee of $25 applied to all registration payments received on this day and later.
August, 2012
Class placement letters will be mailed out late August.
As always, we thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Ronnie Perry, Dawn Smith & Janel Tischler
The Faith Formation Team, Saint Aloysius Church
If you did not attend a Faith Formation class at Saint Aloysius in 2011-2012:
- Download the 2012-2013 Registration Letter (281k, .pdf)
- Complete a 2012-2013 Registration Form (193k, .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 2011-2012:
A letter and re-registration form for each child that attended in 2011-2012 was mailed out in March. Please refer to this letter for important information and dates. If you did not receive one, please send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) No changes will be taken over the phone or in person.
- Complete a 2012-2013 Re-Registration Form (114k, .pdf)
CLASSES BEGIN ON 9/25/2012, 9/26/2012, 9/27/2012.
Schedule
Please note: Sacraments require two years of preparation.
Calendar
A calendar and class placement letter will be mailed out in late August to all registered students.
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.