Welcome to the Church of the Nativity

Please join us for Mass! If you cannot come to church for whatever reason, we invite you to view our livestream services.

USCCB Daily Readings Thoughts from the Pastor

Thanks to the Flower Decoration Committee and all who contributed to our Christmas Flower & Decoration Fund. Our church looks beautiful! See Memorial list.

 

Parish News & Events
Mahjong!
Join us for Mahjong in the Parish Hall. Click here for dates and to sign up.
Nativity Boys’ Basketball Team
This winter, come on out and support our boys’ basketball team as they face down their foes in the Monmouth County CYO Basketball League. We’re currently 2-0! Click here for schedule.
Parish Progressive Dinner
Registration is now open for Nativity’s Annual Progressive Dinner which will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Join us for an evening of parish fellowship as we enjoy appetizers in one home, dinner in another and dessert at the Columbus Club. $26 registration fee covers the cost of dinner. Participants can assist by hosting or providing apps, dessert or wine. Click here to register!
Save the Date

  • Cabrini movie showing in the Parish Hall: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 5:30pm
  • NWG pilgrimage to St. Frances Cabrini Shrine: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
  • Vacation Bible School: Monday, July 7, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025
Parish Volunteer Opportunities
Other Ways to Give
Related News & Events
Holy Cross Academy Open House
Sunday, January 26 at 11am
40 Rumson Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
Click here to RSVP
Religious Education
 

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

 

Click for Religious Education Office Hours this week

 

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

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 have not already signed up, you will be added to the 2 pm Communion ceremony

 

Weekend of  January   19 th    Mass Readings 

Weekend of  January    19 th   8th grade Mass Quiz 

Weekend of January   19 th      2nd grade Worksheet

Wedding at Cana coloring pages

 

 

 

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

 

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