“They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”(Act 2:42)
Welcome to St. Rose Religious Education Program! Centered in the Holy Eucharist, St. Rose of Lima Church is a Roman Catholic Community united in worship, prayer, education, and Christian fellowship.
At Baptism, parents accept the responsibility of bringing their children to an understanding of faith. “This childhood religious awakening which takes place in the family is irreplaceable” (GDC #226*). It is through the love of parents that a child comes to an understanding of the unique, personal love God has for each of them. For this reason, the Office for Religious Education seeks to support the vital role parents have in the religious development of their children.
By providing instruction on Holy Scripture and the sacred doctrine and traditions of the Catholic Faith to parish children and preparing them for the life-giving encounter with Jesus Christ in the Sacraments, St. Rose’s Religious Education Staff strive to cultivate in students a joyful and vigorous sacramental life, a lifelong pattern of daily prayer, Christian service and a deep understanding, intimacy, and commitment to Jesus Christ in the Holy Catholic Church. Committed to this active partnership between parish staff, catechists and families, we place our efforts with confidence in God’s loving hands.
CCD Registration for 2023-2024 - The Time is Here!
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;
for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
-Jesus (Matthew 11:29)
REGISTRATION DUE BY September 15th
All Current/Returning Families and New Families – click here for program info and registration forms
BLESSINGS OF GOD IN THIS NEW YEAR OF SHARING FAITH,
Deborah Smaldore
Fr Dave Grover
ST. ROSE OF LIMA
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2023-2024
IMPORTANT SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION INFORMATION
Reception of First Holy Communion and Confirmation require 2 years of Sacramental Preparation
· For First Holy Communion, children normally prepare for this Sacrament during their 1st and 2nd grade years of faith formation, and are expected to continue their faith formation during grades 3 - 8. Any child missing primary grade school years of formation 1-8 will need to make up for missed faith formation time
· For Confirmation, children normally prepare for this Sacrament during their 7th and 8th grade years of faith formation and are Confirmed by the Bishop in the Fall of 9th Grade year.
Parents interested in volunteering as a catechist or catechist aide, please contact the Religious Ed Office as soon as possible. All volunteers must be background checked through the Camden Diocese.
Religious Education Office Contact Information:
Religious Ed Office: 856-547-0564
Fr. Allan Lovell: alovell@strosenj.com
Secretary email: mrichard@strosenj.com
For more detailed information regarding our Religious Education Program, please see the “Parent Guide”.
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