Religious Education

Faith Formation

"To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him, the greatest adventure; to find Him, the greatest human achievement." - St Augustine of Hippo

Our Faith Formation program aims to help our children and youth deepen their Catholic faith in daily living, by teaching as Jesus did: spreading the Gospel through discipleship, service, prayer and teaching God’s message, in addition to sharing the traditions of the Catholic Church. We have in-seat classes on Sunday mornings, 8:50-9:50 AM, for grades 1 through 6, Monday afternoons, 3:45-4:45 PM, for grades K through 6, Tuesday afternoons, 3:45-4:45 PM, for grades 1-6, and Monday evenings, 7-8 PM, for grades 7 and 8. We also have home instruction/whole family catechesis available, with regular Mass attendance and two family workshops required.

faith formation team

Have a question?
Call: 973-226-5251
Email: Suzanne@olbs.org
Elaine@olbs.org

REGISTRATION FORMS 2023-2024

Forms:

Curriculum Guides and Schedules, grades K to 8 and Confirmation, 2023-2024

registration information

Registration for new families takes place in the Faith Formation Office Monday through Thursday (closed on Friday) which is located by the school entrance near the church.

If you have a child entering grade 1 this fall or are new to the area, please download and complete the attached registration form(s) and return the form(s) to the Faith Formation Office. All forms must be returned in person to receive additional information. Please call the Faith Formation office at 973-226-5251 to schedule a convenient time to stop by.

Please bring a copy of your child’s baptism certificate if they were not baptized at OLBS. If a child is transferring from another program, please bring documentation of sacraments received as well as a letter from the previous program to verify classes completed.

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Penance Preparation

For the Sacrament of Reconciliation, our second-grade children use the Dynamic Catholic program “Blessed” for at-home preparation, in addition to attending a Retreat, with emphasis on the forgiveness and love of God. We begin in October, and Penance is received at a service in January.

Eucharist Preparation

For the Sacrament of the Eucharist, the second graders of our Parish prepare throughout the year to receive their First Communion in the Spring. We use the Dynamic Catholic Series “Blessed” for at-home preparation, attend a Retreat in late winter and work with our Director of Music to learn a Communion song he will compose just for them!

Confirmation Preparation

For the Sacrament of Confirmation, the ninth graders in our parish participate in monthly meetings, community service projects, penance, Mass attendance and a Retreat to strengthen their identity as a Catholic.