Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them;
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

K - High school

Registration 

If you would like to register for or receive more information about any of our programs, please contact the Religious Education office.

Religious Education Office

Registration form and Information for (K - 6) & (7 - High school)

Do you feel the calling to share your faith with the children in our parish community?  Are you interested in volunteering to be a Catechist or aide?  Faith Formation classes meet weekly beginning in late September and run through mid-April.  We are always looking for committed volunteers. Training in our curriculum and ongoing support is provided.

Please give careful consideration to the possibility of being a volunteer Catechist or aide.   As a Catechist or aide, sharing your faith on a weekly basis with the children in our parish can be a life changing experience!

 

Catechizing Resource Page

Teachers, parents and guardians, please use our resource page to more effectively catechize your child in the classroom and at home. 

 

What is Catechesis?

Catechesis is a responsibility of the entire Christian community. This is should not be the work of catechists and priests alone, but of the whole community of the faithful. The Christian community follows the development of catechetical processes, for children, young people and adults, as a duty that involves and binds it directly. (GDC 220) A fully Christian community can exist only when a systematic catechesis of all its members takes place and when an effective and well developed catechesis of adults is regarded as the central task of the catechetical enterprise.” (ACCC, no. 25).

Catechesis is the main source of Faith Formation.  Through educational and spiritual opportunities, the Catholic Church helps its members grow into a closer relationship with Christ and others.  St. Mary's offers Faith Formation for all age groups- from children to adults.  

If you are interested or would like more information please contact: 

Faith Formation Office
973-366-0184 ext. 4
formation@stmarysdover.org