Church of St. Pius X
300 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
609-693-5107
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Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Cynthia Craft
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Candace Shafto
Email stpiuskids@gmail.com
Facebook St. Pius X Religious EducationReligious Education Office Hours:
Summer Hours Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm by appointment. Please call ahead 609-693 0368.
Sessions: 2020/2021
Monday 7:00 - 8:30 PM (8th grade)
Tuesday / Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM (2nd Grade & Special Sacrament)
Religious Education Update 7/1/20
First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion & Confirmation Rescheduled
First Holy Communion & Reconciliation will take place on the following dates;
August 8th- 10:00am Jessica Little's Class
Melissa Lukas' Class
Practice will be August 4th @ 6:30pm followed by Reconciliaiton
August 15th- 10:00am Maryellen Ascough's Class
Edna Schultz's Class
Maryann Eckhart's Class
Practice will be August 11th @ 6:30pm followed by Reconciliaiton
Confirmation will take place on the following dates;
August 8th - 12:00noon Tim LeCras' Class
Maria Tchaplygin's Class
John Foran's Class
Practice will be August 6th @ 6:30pm followed by Reconciliaiton
August 15th- 12:00noon Michael Platt's Class
Angela English's Class
Practice will be August 13th @ 6:30pm followed by Reconciliation
More information will follow as we are still working on the Logistics of the day. If you need to contact us please e-mail stpiuskids@gmail.com or call the Religious Education Office at (609) 693-0368.
2020/2021 School Year
As of this time we are planning on having the students go on virtual instruction at home EXCEPT for the 2nd, 8th, Special Sacrament Children. 8th grade students will meet on Monday evenings as usual 7:00-8:30pm, 2nd grade & special sacrament students will meet on Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons (your choice) from 5:30-6:30pm. A G-Mail adress will be needed for your student as well as we will be setting up Google Classroom and Google Meet for the Catechists to engage with them.
Unfortunately, we must hold off on Family Catechesis this year. We hope to implement it in the 2021/2022 school year.
Thank you for your patience!
God Bless,
Cynthia Craft DRE
Our Religious Education ProgramReligious Education is a faith-based program designed to give students in grades K 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.
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KindergartenKindergarten is an optional program of study for children waiting to begin their formal religious education classes. Kindergarten begins our youngest students on their journey to develop a personal relationship with God through stories, crafts and songs.
Grade 1 God as the Creator and loving Father, Jesus as the Son and Savior of Mankind
The students will be:
- Instructed on the proper way to make the sign of the cross
- Taught the Lord’s Prayer and Hail Mary
- Introduced to the seven Sacraments and taught the first three
- Introduced to the Ten Commandments
- Taught the significance of Advent, Lent and Easter
Grade 2 Reconciliation Preparation and Holy Eucharist Preparation
The students will be:
- Prepared for both Sacraments. Booklets for Reconciliation and First Eucharist
- Expected to know the Ten Commandments and the seven Sacraments
- Expected to know the five essential requirements of a good confession
- Reinforced meaning of Advent, Lent and Easter
Review Confession Requirements
Grade 3 Bible Stories and Parables
The students will be:
- Taught the Apostle’s Creed
- Introduced to the meaning surrounding Pentecost
- Reinforced with the Ten Commandments and all seven Sacraments
Grade 4 The Bible
The students will be:
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- Taught the Seven Capital Sins
- Taught how to say the Rosary
- Expected to know all Ten Commandments, Seven Sacraments, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Act of Contrition and Apostles Creed
- Expected to know the seasons of Advent, Lent, Easter and Pentecost
How To Say the Rosary
Grade 5 The Seven Sacraments of the Church
The student will study in greater detail:
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- All Commandments
- All Sacraments
- The Seven Capital Sins
- Will be introduced to the Liturgical Year of the Church
- All prayers previously taught should be mastered
- Students will be given a written assessment test at the end of fifth grade
Grade 6 The Old Testament
The students will be:
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- Taught the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
- Expected to know topics of previous study
- Begin the preparation for Confirmation
Grade 7
- Taught the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Expected to know the following:
- Ten Commandments
- Seven Sacraments
- Seven Capital Sins
- Works of Mercy
- All previously taught prayers
- Mass attendance is closely monitored
- Pass Confirmation prep assessment test with 75% or better
- Complete and hand in the Confirmation booklet on time
Grade 8 Immediate Preparation for Confirmation
Students who successfully complete through grade 7 become eligible for the Sacrament of Confirmation which takes place in the spring of the 8th grade school year. Unlike a regular classroom setting, the 8th grade program concentrates on the student’s future as a disciple of Christ. The program we use for the immediate preparation of the final Sacrament of Initiation is published by Our Sunday Visitor and is called “CHOSEN”. 8th graders meet on Monday nights from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. beginning in Sept and ending with Confirmation in the spring.