The Church of the Sacred Heart - Religious Education

07/13/2026

July 13, 2026

If you are considering CCD classes this September, I hope you will consider Sacred Heart, South Amboy. For all the reasons listed below, our Faith Formation program will benefit your children not only now, but for years to come. It is an investment in their faith, their values, and their future.

I hope to see your family this fall. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and may God bless you and your family.

Why Enroll Your Child in Our Monday Night Faith Formation (CCD) Classes?**

Many parents ask, "Why attend Faith Formation every Monday night for an hour and a half? Why not do it all in one week during the summer or complete the lessons online?"

These are good questions. While summer programs and online resources can be helpful, they cannot replace the many benefits of gathering together each week.

Some of the important benefits of enrolling your child in our Faith Formation (CCD) program include:**

Growing in faith over time.** Faith develops through regular learning, prayer, reflection, and practice. Weekly classes allow children to build a lasting relationship with God instead of trying to absorb everything in a short period.

Learning Christian values.** Our classes help children develop a strong moral and ethical foundation rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. These values guide them in making good choices throughout their lives.

A sense of belonging.** Children become part of a faith-filled community where they form friendships, experience acceptance, and know they belong to the larger family of the Church.

Support beyond the home.** Faith Formation gives children caring catechists and positive role models who reinforce the values taught by parents and encourage them in their faith journey.

Interactive learning.** Through prayer, discussion, Scripture, activities, and service, children actively engage with their faith in ways that are difficult to duplicate through independent online learning.

Preparation for the sacraments.** Weekly formation helps children better understand and appreciate the sacraments, preparing them not only to receive them but to continue living their Catholic faith.

A partnership with parents.** Parents are the first teachers of the faith, and our program supports families by reinforcing faith at home and providing opportunities for ongoing conversation and growth.

Faith Formation is about much more than completing a curriculum. It is about helping children know Jesus, live the Gospel, and become active members of the Catholic community. By gathering together each week, they build friendships, deepen their faith, and develop habits that can last a lifetime.

07/03/2026

Lord, we are thankful for the abundant blessings You have bestowed on America. As You have guided our country, we pray for continued wisdom for our leaders, peace in our communities, and unity among our people. May Your divine grace establish the work of our hands and keep this nation a beacon of hope. Amen.

06/22/2026

School is out for summer! But here at Sacred Heart we are already planning for September.
Register your child early and save $30. Registrations received on or before June 30th are not charged the $30. Late fee.
Registration forms may be:
-Emailed
-Picked up in the Parish Office
-Obtained in Church.
Your timely registration helps us prepare for another successful year of faith formation.
Thank you for your continued support. Spread the word about our program. Have a safe, happy, and blessed summer. See you in church.

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06/17/2026

Why weekly CCD classes instead of on-line or one week summer classes?
Regular attendance encourages commitment from our families- who are an essential part of the program. Meeting weekly fosters stronger relationships among students and teachers. It also provides the students an opportunity to get to know our priests outside of Sunday Mass. Additionally, it facilitates ongoing discussion and a deeper depth of understanding of what the children are learning. Finally, weekly meetings create a routine which helps to integrate and reinforce faith into our daily lives, year round.

06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

Our program offers a comprehensive, faith filled instruction for your children. Oh, what they will learn! Not only the basic tenets of our Catholic faith, but also how to pray, participate at Mass, understand the sacraments, pray the Rosary, walk through the Stations of the Cross and grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Most importantly they will learn that our faith is not just something we study for an hour a week - it is something we live each and every day.
Call Mrs. Duffy ....732-721-0040 or email:
[email protected]

06/10/2026

2026-2027 Faith Formation Registration Fees (aka CCD)
One child $100
Two children $150
Three or more $200
LATE FEE OF $35. APPLIED TO ALL REGISTRATIONS AFTER June 30th.
Sacramental Fee of $50. For Level 2 (Communion) and Level 8 (confirmation) students.
New registrations must present BIRTH and BAPTISM certificates.
Classes are held Mondays from 5pm – 6:30pm in Sacred Heart School.

06/10/2026

There are 1,680 hours in 10 weeks of summer. With 168 hours in every week, can you find just ONE HOUR each week to spend with Jesus at Mass?
Attending Mass is more than an obligation –it is an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with God. One hour a week can make a lasting difference. Blessings for a safe, happy and faith-filled summer.