Summer Religious Formation

The Summer RF Program is offered to our parents as an alternative to the traditional once-a-week class format that is held from September through May. The Summer Program will be held for two weeks:

Monday – Thursday
July 8 – 11 and July 15 – 18, 2024
8:45am  – 12:10pm

SRF 2024 registration is now closed…

The Summer Program seeks to accommodate the busy schedules of our families. The required amount of class time is the same as the regular program, but condensed into a two-week period, plus events throughout the liturgical year.

Students will stay “connected” to the parish throughout the year through weekly Mass and by attending 3 catechetical sessions during the Advent, Lent, and Easter seasons. Parental involvement is expected.

The Summer Program is open to students of Grades 1,3,4,5 6,7.  For information please call the RF office at 908-284-2929.

Expectations:

  • One parent must volunteer to assist for two full days per child enrolled
  • Full attendance at all 2 week sessions
  • Late arrivals and early dismissals are not permitted
  • Payment of the program fee

Who is eligible to enroll?

  • Registered parishioners of SEAS
  • Students entering grades 1,3,4,5,6,7

The Summer Religious Formation (SRF) is a privilege. All families wishing to be considered for the SRF program (2024) need to be attending Mass on a regular basis. The only way for us to verify regular attendance at Mass is via the weekly envelopes. This is a normal procedure in most parishes for determining active participation. Please note no set amount or any amount is required. The use of the envelopes will be used for verifying attendance only.

Typical class day structure

The class would be led by parish catechists certified by the Diocese of Metuchen who would provide a lesson on catholic doctrine, and an activity to process the material. The students would also participate in Class Mass and prayer services based on the day’s topics.

We also ask that you make a prayerful decision for your Child’s Spiritual Journey and a willingness to help all of the children in our Parish. Together, we can make a difference in the life of a child! We appreciate your commitment in sending your children to us.

Thank you for all you do for the parish at SEAS.

Many prayers,

Mariam Nawab PCL

SEAS-Three Bridges, NJ

908-284-2929 Ext. 1123

mnawab@easeton.net

“Children are a gift from the Lord.” PS.127:3

Ministry Heads:

Gina Perez                                                       Mary McLoughlin

908-284-2929 x1125                        

gperez@easeton.net                                      



After completing the required summertime formational sessions, all SRF participants must earn at least 6 points from the following options or the SRF participant will not promote to the next grade level, will need to repeat the same grade in the school year program and will no longer be eligible for SRF in the future.

All parents teaching/participating in SRF must be credentialed:

2024 Volunteer Requirements Process

Anyone participating in the Summer program must be credentialed:

Thank you for offering your time and talents as a volunteer in one of our Religious Formation programs. The Diocese of Metuchen is in the process of changing the requirements for any adult working with/or around children at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. As of May 2023, the following procedures will supersede any prior forms or instructions given to you AS A VOLUNTEER for the 2023/2024 calendar years.

ONLINE: To sign up for a Virtus – Protecting God’s Children workshop, go to www.virtus.org and follow the prompts for a First-Time Registrant.

1. Enter a User Name and Password
2. Select “Metuchen”as your location
3. Find an upcoming training date and location, register ASAP

The Virtus.org website should continue to prompt you to enter more data:

  • General Tab – you provide your personal data and volunteer role at SEAS
  • Contact Info – address 
  • Background Check – Choose Selection.com (do not choose IdentoGo)
  • Required Documents – Complete for our Religious Formation records:

HARD COPY: Please complete the attached forms and return them to the RF office for us to set up your RF personnel records. This is in addition to the forms completed online at Virtus!

If you have already completed Virtus PGC training in the past, we will need to reactivate your account. Please email me at hschuler@easeton.net or call and leave a message at (908) 782-1475 x1117 and I will notify the diocese. We will notify you when to complete the required forms on www.virtus.org.