Sacred Heart Religious Education Program
Mount Holly, New Jersey
Please access our Web Site, call the Office, read the information sent home with your student and see the Church bulletin for program updates.
General Information
Starting date:
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS ATTENDANCE ON A YEARLY BASIS Yearly attendance is strongly encouraged so that each student will benefit from the full catechesis of our program; students who skip grades may be asked to make up the years they have missed.
WEEKEND MASS ATTENDANCE
Families are strongly urged to attend Mass each weekend. Liturgy is a vital part of our Catholic Faith. Children need to witness and put into practice the beliefs and concepts they are taught in religion class. When there is no attendance at Mass, the student is often confused about the subject matter discussed in the classroom.STAFF
Our Religious Education Staff consists of a diverse group of dedicated volunteers united by a common love of children and a sincere desire to bring the message of Jesus to them.Staff positions include teacher (catechist), assistant teacher, monitor, and office helper.
Please call Mrs. Debbie Clardy at (609)267-6319 if you wish to volunteer to for any of the above positions.. Thank you!
DAY OF CLASSES
Classes are on Tuesdays beginning with the first Tuesday in October and usually ending with the last Tuesday in April. (see Calendar)CLASS TIMES
Kindergarten through fourth grades attend from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.Grades five, six, seven and eight attend from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL BUILDING LAYOUT
100 level rooms - bottom floor (classrooms 101, 103 & 104)
200 level rooms - middle floor (main floor) (classrooms 201 - 206)
300 level rooms - top floor (classrooms 301 - 306)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE LOCATION
The office is located on the bottom floor center (second door on left)
Access the building either by the main door facing High Street or come around the other end of the school building by the auditorium; come down the outside steps and ring the Religious Education doorbell located at the right side of the outside door.
MASTER LIST POSTING
Lists detailing student name, grade and room number will be posted in the Quiet Room (children's playroom) off the vestibule of the Church on the weekend before classes begin.
Master lists will also be posted at key locations in the school building for the first several Tuesdays.
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL PLAN - Grades K through 4
Parent/Driver bring student directly to classroom at arrival.
Parent/Driver pick up student outside door of classroom at dismissal.
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL PLAN - Grades 5, 6, 7, 8
Students in Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 and the Sacrament Class report directly to the main door of the school which faces High Street where class lists will be posted.
PARKING LOT
For everyone’s safety, use EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DRIVING IN PARKING LOT! Please park only in designated parking spots. Do not block the traffic lanes in the parking lot.
Students in Grades K-4 should be escorted in the parking lot by the parent/driver.
MONITORS
Adult volunteers are stationed at various building locations to assist our families.
PAPERWORK
Please put tuitions, copies of baptismal certificates, etc. in an envelope and give to the teacher. Paperwork may also be brought to the Office.
Original copies of Baptismal certificates will be copied and returned.
TUITION
Yearly tuition is $60.00 per student.
Tuition for Track I and Track II are due on the first day of classes.
Checks are payable to Sacred Heart Church and should be earmarked with the student name. One check for all family members is acceptable with the student(s) named earmarked on the check
Please call the office to discuss payment options if needed.
STUDENT ABSENCES
Please send a NOTE OF EXPLANATION to the teacher following an absence.
Excessive absences will not be tolerated and could result in repetition of the grade level.
Student absences will be evaluated by the Director on an individual basis according to reasons for absences.
Student makeup work should be requested from the teacher and is to be completed at home.
TRANSFER LETTERS
Call the Office at (609)267-6319 for a transfer letter detailing student Religious Education records.
LATE PICK UP OF STUDENT(S)
Student will be escorted to the Religious Education Office where telephone calls can be made and where the student can wait safely for a ride. Parent/driver can locate student in the Office. Access the building either by the main door facing High Street or come around the other end of the school building by the auditorium; come down the outside steps and ring the Religious Education doorbell located at the top right of the outside door.
CLASS PENANCE
The sacrament of Penance is available to students in grade 4 and grade 6 on the dates scheduled on the calendar.
Examination of conscience will be reviewed in the classroom the week before.
Format for the Sacrament of Penance will be sent home with the student the week before.
FORMAT FOR THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Father greets the student and makes The Sign of the Cross with the student.
Student: Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.
It has been (length of time) since my last confession.
These are my sins.
Father will talk to the student and give the student an appropriate penance.
Father will give the student absolution.
Student makes The Sign of the Cross as Father blesses him/her.
Father: Go in peace. Student: Thank you, Father.
ACT OF CONTRITION
Sacred Heart Religious Education Program uses the following version:
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Amen.
SPECIAL PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please notify any staff member or the Office of any special causes for which we can offer our prayers.
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY
If the family budget allows, each student is asked to bring in an item for the pantry each week of classes. Students will also have an opportunity to visit the pantry and actually stock the shelved with donated items. Reminders will be sent home periodically detailing items most needed. Also watch the Church bulletin each week for needed items.
HOLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION BOXES
These coin collection boxes are distributed to all students during Lent; see Calendar Boxes will be collected after Easter until the last day of classes.
TEXTBOOK SERIES
Sacred Heart Religious Education Program uses the Silver Burdett Ginn Parish Program BLEST ARE WE for grade levels K-6.
Please visit Silver Burdett Ginn's website www.blestarewe.com for
information and activities for kids, teens, and parents.The text teaches and reviews basics of our faith each and every year.
Doctrine, Scripture, morality, prayer, and sacraments are taught in age-appropriate and proven-effective ways; supplementary materials include videos, handouts, crafts, resource books, music, & incentives.
Students can write in the textbooks and keep the textbook at the end of the year.
REFRESHMENTS
Please notify the teacher if an individual family wishes to bring in refreshments for the class.