Dear Catechists, Religious Education Office Volunteers, Advisory Board & Staff Members,

In appreciation for your grace-filled commitment to the children of our parish, and in particular, to the students who attend Religious Education classes on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, you are cordially invited to a "Wine and Cheese" get-together at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at our Parish Life Center, located at 268 Grove Street (behind the Lower School).

We are extending this invitation to especially thank you, the catechists, who generously give your time each week, sharing your faith and journeying with the children as they deepen their knowledge of and commitment to the Lord.  You are each in our prayers.

Please R.S.V.P. by May 1st to let us know whether you will be able to attend.  Give us a call at 201-261-1144 or send us an email at religioused@sjcnj.org.

We look forward to gathering with you.

Religious Education Office Staff

REMINDER - This is the last week of Religious Education classes.

Catechists: If you need to return your Teacher's Edition Book or any other materials, please drop them off at the Religious Education Office located in the Rectory Building.

Parents/Students: For any students that were unable to make class this week, we do have important handouts for you including a special edition Religious Education booklet that continues the Good News and an announcement about the Summer Performing Arts Camp being held here at St. Joseph.

The Religious Education Office Hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.  We welcome catechists, parents and students.

Attention All Catechists...

There is an upcoming opportunity for catechists to achieve Spirituality certification.  This is scheduled for April 27th at St. John's in Clark/Linden.  The program will be a one-day event and participants can achieve Spirituality certification through attendance.  The program will be offered from 9AM until 3 PM.  

Please click here for additional information and registration.

REMINDER - NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES THE WEEK OF APRIL 7TH.

CLASSES RESUME ON APRIL 14TH (SUNDAY), APRIL 16TH (TUESDAY) AND APRIL 17TH (WEDNESDAY).

SEE YOU ALL THEN!

HAPPY EASTER FROM THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

We hope that everyone enjoyed a Blessed Easter and that the abundance and renewal of Spring is at hand.


God blesses us out of His love for us.  He wants us to experience a life of peace and joy.  He wants us to rejoice, on this Resurrection Day, and always.  Philippians 4:4 (NIV) tells us to “Rejoice in the Lord always.”  So, during this Easter Season, take a moment to thank Jesus for everything He has done for you.  Thank Him for the smile on your child’s face when they found their first Easter egg.  Thank Him for the joy you felt after celebrating masses during the Easter Triduum.

 Thank Him for giving you an abundant life to live.  Most of all, thank Him for giving His life.  Jesus Christ loves you unconditionally.  Will you love Him in return?