PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP):

Director of Religious Education – DRE – Sr.Geraldine Contento, MPF

Administrative Secretary – Noreen Pastor

Office Phone – 732-222-8878
Office Fax – 732-222-8854

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday –9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday – 2:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Formal Classes for grades 1 – 8:
Grades 1 – 6 - Tuesday, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Grades 7 – 8 - Tuesday, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Sacramental Preparation for First Penance and First Eucharist and Confirmation is a 2-year process.

There are 20 volunteer catechists and aides who generously support the program with their time and talent.

New Registrations are to call the office to register between May 1 – June 30.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS:

A liturgy is provided for children ages 3 – 6 on the last Sunday of the month at the
11:30 AM Mass.

RCIA:

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the normal way by which adults become fully initiated members of the Catholic Church. Rather than a series of classes, the RCIA process helps candidates form a relationship with Christ through His words and teachings.

After a period of inquiry, the candidates are admitted into the first of several stages of their faith journey. Each stage of the journey is marked by a meaningful ritual.

At Holy Trinity, the RCIA meets weekly at a time and day convenient for everyone. We are presently meeting at 7:30 PM on Thursday evenings.

The RCIA is open to unbaptized persons, baptized Catholics who have not received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, and all others who wish to express and live their faith through the Catholic Church.

BIBLE STUDY:
In order to help people become familiar with the words and teachings of Christ, Bible Study classes are held weekly in both evening and morning sessions.

As you study the writings of the four Evangelists, you will find yourself walking with Jesus through the street of Galilee. You will sit at His feet among a large crowd of followers as He relates stories of a Good Samaritan, a lost sheep, an unjust tax collector, and a withered fig tree. In awe, you will stand beside Him as He touches lepers, cures the blind and the deaf, expels demons, and sends sinners away forgiven.

Through personal study and group discussion on the impact of the Bible in our own century, you will be led to discover your personal response to the words of Jesus, “Come follow me”.

All are welcome. Register by calling the rectory at 732-222-3216.