Welcome to the Church of the Nativity

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USCCB Daily Readings Thoughts from the Pastor
Parish News & Events
The Parish and Religious Education offices will be closed Monday, February 17 in observance of President’s Day.
Nativity Boys’ Basketball Team (5-2)
Next game: Nativity vs. St. Elizabeth. Tuesday, February 18 at 7pm. St. Catherine’s, 301 Second Avenue, Spring Lake. Click here for full schedule.
Adult Faith Formation: The Life of Christ
Come to the Wednesday Morning Renew Group to study the life of Christ. This group will meet 9am in Parish Library on the following dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, and April 9, 16, 23. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, JESUS: THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE is a new and fresh look at Jesus—who He is, what He is really like, what He taught, and what He did for our salvation. This encounter with Christ will inspire and empower you to center your entire life around Him as you come to know and love him in an ever deeper and more intimate way. Feel free to join us! Contact: Tammy.nwg@gmail.com.
Mahjong!
Join us for Mahjong in the Parish Hall. Click here for dates and to sign up.
Parish Progressive Dinner
Our annual Progressive Dinner is coming up on February 22. If you missed the sign-up and would like to attend, please contact Carolyn Rue at (732) 673-1998 or dinner@nativitychurchnj.org.
Fat Tuesday Event
Registration is now open for Nativity’s Annual Fat Tuesday Event which will begin at 5:30pm on March 4 in the Parish Hall. Co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Nativity Women’s Group, the evening includes a pasta dinner, family bingo and silent bid baskets. $10 per person; $5 for kids under 10 years. Click here to purchase tickets!
Pilgrimage to St. Frances Cabrini Shrine
On Wednesday, March 12, join the Nativity Women’s Group on a pilgrimage to the St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, 701 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY (about 75 minutes from Nativity). We will leave our parking lot at 9am. The day will be spent at the retreat center with a 4pm return time. Museum visit, Mass with Adoration, lunch onsite (bring bag lunch or order in). Suggested donation $8 per person. Bus transportation: $50. RSVP necessary: VBS@NativityChurchNJ.org.
Cabrini Movie Showing
In preparation for the Nativity Women’s Group pilgrimage to the St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, there will be a showing of the Cabrini movie on Saturday, March 8 at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall, immediately following 4:30 Mass. Feel free to bring a snack or meal. Bottled water will be provided.
Vacation Bible School
Registration is now open for Nativity’s Vacation Bible School which takes place Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11. Click here to register!
Parish Volunteer Opportunities
Other Ways to Give
Related News & Events
Monmouth Civic Chorus Performs Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn depicting events in the life of the Prophet Elijah as told in the books 1 Kings and 2 Kings of the Old Testament.
Sunday, March 2 at 4pm
The Parish of St. Mary
1 Phalanx Road
Colts Neck, NJ
Get tickets here
Lunch Break’s Annual Formal Attire Drive
Lunch Break is accepting donations of prom attire for boys or girls, now until March 21. Items may be dropped off to Lunch Break, 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank. Mon-Fri. 10am-2pm, Sat. 9am-12pm. Click here for details
Hope in Our Hearts: Faith Formation & Parish Ministry Conference
If you serve on or would like to join a parish ministry, this is for you!
Sunday, March 29, 8am-3pm
St. John Vianney High School
504-A Line Road
Holmdel, NJ
Click here to register
Religious Education
 


Registration is now open for Nativity’s Vacation Bible School which takes place Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11                                    Click here to register!

 

Children’s Liturgy of the Word  teen volunteer sign up  Sundays 9 :30 am mass

8th grade/teen volunteer sign up for help setting up Parish Dinner Saturday, February 22 nd at 6 pm

 

 

Click for Religious Education Office Hours this week

 

Penance for 8 th grade and all  Confirmation students  Thursday, February 27 th     

6pm for Tuesday students     7 pm for Wednesday students  

 

Confirmation Practice Monday, March 3 rd  ( with one parent or sponsor )

6 pm for Tuesday students       7 :15 pm for Wednesday students

 

Confirmation Thursday, March 6, 2025

Tuesday students – 4 pm  Confirmation ceremony

Wednesday students – 6 pm Confirmation ceremony

 

1st Penance for 2nd grade students  Thursday, March 20 th

Communion Saturday, May 3, 2025

10 am and 12 pm Communion ceremonies are full

If you did not sign up for a time, your child has been placed in the 2 pm Communion ceremony.

 

Weekend of  February  23 rd     Mass Readings 

Weekend of  February  23 rd     8th grade Mass Quiz 

Weekend of    February  23 rd    2nd grade Worksheet

Weekend of    February   23 rd    Coloring Page

 

Sign up for FORMED videos- It’s free for Nativity Families!  (one time sign up here before clicking on the video links )

 

FORMED VIDEO  Lukas Storyteller – Saint Valentine  for younger students ( 11 minutes )

FORMED Audio Book –  The Story of Saint Valentine  for older students ( 15 minutes )

FORMED VIDEO God’s Princesses Cartoon –  St. Josephine Bakhita  (10 minutes)

FORMED VIDEO   Littlest Saints – Saints Benedict and Scholastica  ( 17 minutes )

 

FORMED VIDEOS   Jesus Stories

FORMED VIDEO –  Who is Mary ? ( 8 minutes )

Formed  VIDEO- Basic Prayers Medley- Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary

FORMED VIDEO –  Marcam -Learn about the colors of the Church  ( 8 minutes )

Holy Trinity Coloring Page

Saint Michael the Archangel Prayer Coloring Sheet

Angel at Mass Coloring Page 

 

Important Religious Education Forms