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 10 – 13 and July 17 – 20, 2023
8:45am – 12:10pm
SRF 2023 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 (2023) 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
“Children are a gift from the Lord.” PS.127:3
Ministry Heads:
Gina Perez Mary McLoughlin
908-284-2929 x1125
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:
1) Attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop
Protecting God’s Children Workshop Dates at SEAS:
· Thursday, March 30, 2023 – 6:30pm
· Thursday, April 27, 2023 – 6:30pm
· Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – 6:30pm
. Sunday, June 25, 2023 – 12:30pm
Go to www.virtus.org and register for one of the dates above.
If these dates do not work with your schedule, go to www.virtus.org and check the list of available dates and times at other parishes in the Diocese of Metuchen. If attending at a different parish, please get a certificate of completion.
2) Be fingerprinted with a background check
3) Complete a Catechist & Volunteer Application
4) Complete a Pastoral Code of Conduct.
Complete the Catechist Application, the Volunteer Application, and the Code of Pastoral Conduct and submit to the RF office.
Once fingerprinting has been completed, please submit the receipt to the RF office and the fee will be reimbursed.