Religious Education Program
We believe parents are the natural educators of their children. By their vocation, they are the first officially charged with the spiritual care of their child's formation. We therefore believe that our role is to assist parents in this obligation by providing formal religious education for themselves and their children.
All families should be registered parishioners of Sacred Heart, regularly attend Mass and participate in the life of this parish community.
Re-Registration
Every child presently enrolled in our program must be re-registered by a parent each year. Families with a new child entering Kindergarten or 1st grade should complete the “new child” portion of the Re-registration form, and include a copy of his/her Baptismal Certificate.
New Registrant
A "NEW" registration form must be completed for all children entering our program for the first time. The child's Baptismal Certificate must be submitted at the time of registration. All children in families new to our Program must be registered by a parent in person.
| Schedule | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Saturday | 9:45 - 11:00 AM |
| 1st Graders Level 1 1st Communion |
Saturday | 9:30 - 11:00 AM |
| 2ndGraders Level 2 1st Communion |
Tuesday | 4:30 - 6:00 PM |
| 3rd Graders | Monday | 4:30 - 6:00 PM |
| 4th Graders | Thursday | 4:30 - 6:00 PM |
| 5th Graders | Wednesday | 4:30 - 6:00 PM |
| 6th Graders | Thursday | 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
| 7th Graders | Wednesday | 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
| 8th Graders - Option 1 | Monthly: Saturday | 1:30 - 4:30 PM |
| 8th Graders - Option 2 | Weekly: Tuesday | 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
| Children’s Catechumenate | Tuesday | 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
| G.I.F.T. Program | Tuesday | 7:00 - 8:30 PM |
| Church At Home Program | Monthly: Monday | 7:30 - 8:45 PM |
| Morning of Friendship & Prayer – Developmentally Disabled Adults | Monthly: Saturday | 10:00 - 11:30 AM |
Footsteps in Faith
This program provides Family Catechesis for the families of our program. Events are scheduled around the Liturgical Year. Each family is required by the Archdiocese and our program to attend a minimum of 5 hours of Family Catechesis each year.
S.H.A.R.E.
Sacred Heart Association for Religious Education (Parent Association): This is the organ of parental support and involvement in our religious education program. S.H.A.R.E. provides for the extra “enrichment” activities so necessary in a once-a-week program. It is open to all parents of children enrolled in our program.
Sacrament Programs
First Holy Communion requires 1 full year of Level 1 instruction, and a full year of level 2 instruction. Ongoing instruction after receiving the Sacrament is also required. Confirmation requires 2 full years of previous instruction. Confirmation will be received in the spring of the 8th grade. Candidates in grades 9-12 must have completed the 7th and 8th grade curriculum.
Children cannot be considered for the Sacraments unless they are attending Mass on a regular basis.
Children’s Catechumenate Program
The Children’s Catechumenate, generally a 2-year process of faith formation and apprenticeship based on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) as adapted for children of catechetical age, 3nd Grade and above, who are: (a) not baptized; (b) baptized and catechized in another faith tradition, but who seek full communion in the Catholic Church. Following this process, they enter the regular Religious Education Program.
G.I.F.T. Program (Growing In Faith Together)
Those baptized Catholics entering the 2nd or 3rd grade and coming for the first time to formal religious education classes begin Level 1 of a 2-year preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. They will come on Saturday morning. Those entering Level 2 preparation will come on Tuesday afternoon.
Students who have been baptized, received First Eucharist and who later interrupted their religious education are given the opportunity to fill in the missing pieces in their faith formation so they can rejoin their peers on an equal footing. Baptized students in middle/JHS who have not yet received First Reconciliation and First Eucharist prepare for these Sacraments over a 2-year process. They will come on Tuesday evening.
All students in the G.I.F.T. Program eventually enter/rejoin regular religious education classes.
"CHURCH" Family Program
This program is for parents who opt to teach their children at home. It meets once a month; parents first meet with the director and children meet with a catechist. A second session is sometimes scheduled mid-month, usually including an activity connected to the lessons. During the month, parents teach the assigned lessons to their own child at home. Parents participating are required to take Catechist Formation Sessions provided by the Archdiocese and submit a record of their attendance. (Limited to grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 as an alternative to the weekly program.)
Mornings Of Friendship & Prayer
This is a religion program for developmentally disabled adults. It meets once a month for prayer, Bible story, music and craft.
*Special On-on-one sessions are scheduled for developmentally handicapped children who cannot be mainstreamed.
Tuition Fees
Re-Registrations
Before June 30th: Grades K-8: $100 per child; $280/Family (3 or more children) + $35 book fee for each additional child over 3 children.
After June 30th: Tuition is $120 for 1 child; $220 for 2 Children and $300 per family of 3 or more children +$35 fee each additional child over 3 children.
Re-Registration Forms may be dropped off at the Religious Education Office located in the Pastoral center under the Church, or returned by mail postmarked no later than June 29th to avoid the increased tuition fees.
New Registrants
Grades K-8 $100 per child; $280/family (3 or more children) + $35 book fee for each additional child over 3 children. Parents may come in to the Religious Education Office located in the Pastoral Center under the Church any Monday thru’ Thursday between 10AM & 3 PM to register.
Payment
Please make checks payable to: “Sacred Heart Religious Education.” Full payment should be made at the time of registration. The Tuition fee of $100 which includes a non-refundable book fee of $35 per child, covers the expenses of running the program. No Refunds of the tuition portion ($65) of the fee will be made after october 31st.
Financial Policy
No child will be withheld from our Religious Education program due to the inability to meet the required tuition fee, but we must be notified in writing at the time of registration. Arrangements can then be made for a payment plan. All payments should be completed within 60 days of registration.
Parish Support
As Parish family members, all have a responsibility to contribute to the support of the parish and use the weekly envelopes or the Parish Pay Program. The Finance Committee recommends a minimum of $15 weekly for the Offertory collection. This money is used for the upkeep of the parish and its charitable works.
Religious Education Office Hours
The Religious Education Office located in the Pastoral Center under the Church is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to to 3:30 PM (closed Friday).
There is a telephone extension in the school if you need to call during religion class times. Voice mail is on at all times; please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Contact
Sr. Rose O’Rourke, O.P., Director:
845- 782-7420
FAX (845) 782-3593
Mail:
Sacred Heart Religious Education Program
26 Still Road
Monroe NY 10950
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