Religious Education

Home Schooling Options Home schooling is an option open to children in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. It is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and learn their faith in the home and on their own time schedule. Home school packets are made available at the beginning of the school year and at Ministry Sunday. Or call the Religious Ed office (924-1743 x 118) for details.

Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm; also available during scheduled class times. You may also make an appointment by calling the office at 924-1743 x118. The office is located in the convent.

Inclement Weather Policy In the event of inclement weather, call the emergency closing number at (609) 921-7666 or listen to radio stations WHWH (1350 AM) or WPST (97.5 FM). If bad weather causes St. Paul's school to close, Religious Education classes for that evening are also canceled.

Class Times Sundays 8:45 - 9:45 AM - Grades K-7 (no 8th grade) Tuesdays 4:00 -5:00 PM - Grades 1-6 and 8 (no 7th grade) Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Grades 7-8 only All classes are held in the school. School doors are opened at 8:30 AM on Sunday, and 3:45PM and 6:45 PM on Tuesdays. Supervision cannot be provided before doors are opened. Please do not leave your children unattended in the school/church parking lot. Parents interested in assisting with traffic and monitoring child safety, please call 924-1743 ext. 118. Information about the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) is printed in the Sunday bulletin as well as this website. Please check your child's folder weekly for information sent home by your child's catechist. If any information is sent by regular mail, notification will be given in the Bulletin.

Program Philosophy When Jesus commissioned the Apostles to "go forth and make disciples of all nations," He entrusted each one of us with both the privileges and responsibilities of bringing the word of God to those we encounter in our lives. Parents, first and foremost, begin this important task when they bring their child forward to receive the gift of faith through Baptism. They are their child's first teachers, nurturing faith within their homes, a place so special that the Second Vatican Council refers to it as the "domestic church." The community of St. Paul's recognizes and shares in this important ministry by providing a formal program of religious education and sacrament preparation to support parents and their children. Weekly instruction usually begins at the age of five or six, with two years of preparation preceding the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. Opportunities for further education and formation are available through the Youth and Adult Education ministries. Individuals who are willing to give of their time and talents, and are interested in furthering their own spiritual and intellectual growth, are invited to step forward to serve as catechists. Their love and commitment to our children and their families exemplifies the work of the Spirit not only in their lives but in the life of our entire parish family.