OVERVIEW

Mission Statement

While parents and guardians are the primary educators of their children, our goal is to assist parents with the needs of children in 1st Grade- High School through formal catechesis, spiritual experiences, Vacation Bible School, RCIA, and service projects.

 

Program overviews available for each grade

• 1st grade:   Summer session or Fall in person class Tues. or Wed.
• 2nd grade:  Fall in person class Tues. or Wed. https://nativitychurchnj.org/sacramental-preparation/
• 3rd-6th Grade:  Summer session or Fall G.I.F.T At Home Online Program 
• 7th grade:  Summer session or Fall in person class Tues. or Wed.
• 8th grade:  Fall in person at 7 pm. Tues. or Wed.  https://nativitychurchnj.org/sacramental-preparation/
• New!  Fall in person classes for 3rd through 6 th grade at 5 :30 pm ( dependent upon minimum enrollment )

SUMMER PROGRAM:  

All Grade Requirements

• There is a choice of either summer session week 1 or  summer session week 2
• Students must attend all scheduled classes Monday through Friday from 8 am- 12 noon
• No make-ups will be permitted in another week (If you cannot commit to all days for which you are registering, please reconsider attending our year-long program)
• Attendance at 8 am daily mass is required
• No early dismissals are permitted from class
• Students must complete and submit online assignments throughout the school year for the remaining book lessons ( please keep the book and the schedule in the folder)
• Christ in Us Nativity Specific Login Page
•  Family Events will be available throughout the year in the parish

Tuition All Grades

• $200 per student (Since these are professional teachers, there are no family discounts offered)
• non-refundable after June 1^st

FALL PROGRAM:

Grades 1^st ,2nd, 7th and 8^th  

 

Class selection:

• • 1st grade – Tuesday or Wednesday  4 pm – 5 pm or 5 :30pm – 6 :30 pm 
  •  2nd grade – Tuesday or Wednesday  4:00 pm – 5 :15 pm or 5:30  pm – 6 :45 pm 
  • 7th grade- Tuesday or Wednesday  5 :30pm- 6 :30 pm or 7 pm – 8 pm
  • 8th grade- Tuesday or Wednesday  7:00 pm – 8 :15 pm
• Tuition:
  • $175 each child for first 2 children
  • $150 each additional child
  • Sacramental Fee for 2nd will be an additional $100 per child
  • Sacramental Fee for 8th graders will be an additional $115 per child
  • Tuition Waiver of $175 for any family who volunteers to be a teacher/catechist

Grades 3-6

 

Christ in Us At-Home Online  GIFT Program Requirements

• • Read grade level book and utilize portal access for supplemental resources
  • Complete on-line multiple choice assignments and tests  and submit them each week
  • Attend Family Events during the school year
  • Christ in Us Nativity Specific Login Page
• Tuition
  • $175 each child for first 2 children
  • $150 each additional child

G.I.F.T. (Gather In Faith Together) program

• The program is a Church of the Nativity Event Centered Inter-generational Faith Formation
• The program approach is to involve both students and their families
• The catechesis objective is to offer our children lifelong faith, and discipleship opportunities.
• Opportunities include practicing our Roman Catholic faith alongside their families whether at home, in the world or with their faith community
• The GIFT Program will have family events during the school year.  

PAPERWORK FOR ALL PROGRAMS

Please print and fill out or fill out on your computer and save all required forms.  Important * Once all required forms are filled out, please upload each one into your Parish Giving account under Family Documents. Please click Documents then My Documents. Each document must be saved in order for them to be retained in the system.  It is very important that you label the files for the documents as follows before uploading.  Example-   Smith 24-25 NG form,  Smith 24-25 SE form,  John Smith 24-25 SD form, Jane Smith 24-25 SD form, etc.                   8 th graders, please click the following link for additional paperwork required for Confirmation. https://nativitychurchnj.org/important-forms-links/ 

In-person Classes:

• Nativity Self Dismissal form
• Church of the Nativity RE Guidelines 
• Safe Environment Program for Children Form

At-Home Program:

• Church of the Nativity RE Guidelines

•  Safe Environment Program for Children Form

REGISTRATION

How do I register for classes?

• Is your family new to the Church of the Nativity Religious Education Program?
• Complete this new family intake form to sign up for classes.  New Family Intake Form
• Please do not resubmit this form if  your family is already a part of our religious education program. If  you are having trouble registering  your child or accessing  your RE Parish Giving account, please call  732-741-1714 extension 3  or email angelam@nativitychurchnj.org  for assistance.