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:

• New Family Registration
• Kindergarten - Grade 8
• Grade 9 - Confirmation
• ​Home Instruction/Whole Family Catechesis

Curriculum Guides 2022-2023

• K-1 Promise Curriculum 2022-2023
• 1-8 Home Instruction Curriculum 2022-2023
• 2-3 Good News Curriculum 2022-2023
• 4-6 Venture Curriculum 2022-2023
• 7 Visions Curriculum 2022-2023
• 8 Visions Curriculum 2022-2023

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 young children attend several classes with emphasis on the forgiveness and love of God. They receive the Sacrament at a Penance Service with their parents during Advent.

Eucharist Preparation

​For the Sacrament of Eucharist, the second graders of our Parish prepare throughout the year to receive their First Communion in the Spring.

Confirmation Preparation

​For the Sacrament of Confirmation, the ninth graders in our parish participate in prayer groups, service projects, classes, and a retreat to strengthen their identity as a Catholic.