+ SAINT PIUS THE 10th PARISH - Forked River, New Jersey +

Coordinator
Mrs. Patricia Colando

Administrative Assisstant
Mrs. Harriet Cronheim

609-693-0368
stpiuskids@gmail.com

Religious Education Office Hours

Monday 8:30 to 12:00 and 6:00 to 9:00
Tuesday and Wednesday 2:30 to 8:30
Thursday 8:30 to 4:30
Friday closed

Please call the office if you still need to register your children. For information on how to register your family please call 693-5107.

For any other time please call for an appointment.

Religious Education is a faith-based program designed to give students in grades 1 through 8 an understanding of Catholicism in the hopes of enriching their personal spirituality and appreciation of God’s blessings. Students attend class weekly for one hour from September through April.

Our curriculum focuses on the rich history of our faith and liturgy. Students are expected to become active participants in learning through class activities and weekly Mass attendance.

Our catechists are dedicated, well-trained teachers who share their spirituality with students with great enthusiasm. Catechists receive certification opportunities throughout the school year as well as training in various social topics which affect children.

We have a total enrollment of approximately 1000 students.

Check the calendar for closings and upcoming events!

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Religious Education Handbook

Grade 1
God as the Creator and loving Father, Jesus as the Son and Savior of Mankind

The students will be:

A.	Instructed on the proper way to make the sign of the cross
B.	Taught the Lord’s Prayer and Hail Mary
C.	Introduced to the seven Sacraments and taught the first three
D.	Introduced to the Ten Commandments
E.	Taught the significance of Advent, Lent and Easter

Grade 2
Reconciliation Preparation and Holy Eucharist Preparation

The students will be:

A.	Prepared for both Sacraments. Booklets for Reconciliation and First Eucharist
B.	Expected to know the Ten Commandments and the seven Sacraments
C.	Expected to know the five essential requirements of a good confession
D.	Reinforced meaning of Advent, Lent and Easter

Grade 3
Bible Stories and Parables

The students will be:

A.	Taught the Apostle’s Creed
B.	Introduced to the meaning surrounding Pentecost
C.	Reinforced with the Ten Commandments and all seven Sacraments

Grade 4
The Bible

The students will be:

A.	Taught the Seven Capital Sins
B.	Taught how to say the Rosary
C.	Expected to know all Ten Commandments, Seven Sacraments, Our Father, Hail Mary, Act of Contrition and Apostles Creed
D.	Expected to know the seasons of Advent, Lent, Easter and Pentecost

Grade 5
The Seven Sacraments of the Church

The student will study in greater detail:

A.	All Commandments
B.	All Sacraments
C.	The Seven Capital Sins
D.	Will be introduced to the Liturgical Year of the Church
E.	All prayers previously taught should be mastered
F.	Students will be given a written assessment at the end of fifth grade

Grade 6
The Old Testament

The students will be:

A.	Taught the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
B.	Expected to know topics of previous study
C.	Begin the preparation for Confirmation

Grade 7
The New Testament

The students will be:

A.	Taught the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
B.	Expected to know the following: Ten Commandments Seven Sacraments Seven Capital Sins Works of Mercy All previously taught prayers
C.	Mass attendance is closely monitored
D.	Pass Confirmation prep assessment test with 75% or better
E.	Complete and hand in the Confirmation booklet on time

Upon the successful completion of the program and provided that all requirements are met, the student becomes eligible for recommendation to the Pastor for acceptance as an immediate candidate for Confirmation. If accepted, Confirmation takes place in the fall of the eighth grade year. Prior to the Confirmation ceremony, students participate in one of two eight-hour programs: Regular Faith Formation or True Love Waits.