Sacred Heart
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Religious Education

Sacred Heart Parish provides religious education classes to students in Grades 1 through 8 who are enrolled in non-parochial schools. Our program prepares children for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in 2nd Grade, and Confirmation in 8th Grade.

Due to this year's special circumstances, all our classes have temporarily transitioned to Zoom online.

Administration
Telephone (Religious Education Office): 279-4832 / 279-6098
Fax: 845-279-7441
E-Mail: [email protected]
Family Program
“Parents are the primary catechists for their children”…
Families with children in grades 1*, 2* , 3, 4 and 5 are invited to participate in Sacred Heart Family Faith Formation Program.

The Family program is designed to encourage and equip parents to live and teach their children the Catholic Faith. A variety of learning opportunities are made available: in the classroom, at home and as part of our faith community.
Features of the Program:
- Flexibility in scheduling for busy families.
- Parents learn and grow in the faith so that they in turn become primary teachers of their children.
- Families participate in home-based learning through a variety of learning approaches including: discussion, crafts, direct instruction and scripture study.
- Programs are scheduled to support family participation in weekly Mass and encourage regular prayer.
Each grade will meet with their teacher once a week, for a total of 20 lessons. In addition, all children and their families will have the opportunity to attend in-person Family Friday lessons, adoration and prayer. All of these events will be done with the required safety precautions.
- 1st Grade: Option A - Mon 4:20-5pm or Option B - Wed 4:20-5pm
- 2nd Grade: Option A - Tues 4:20-5pm or Option B - Thurs 4:20-5pm
- 3rd Grade: Option A - Wed 5:10- 5:50pm or Option B - Thurs 5:10-5:50pm
- 4th Grade: Option A - Mon 5:10- 5:50pm or Option B - Tues 5:10-5:50pm
- 5th Grade: Option A - Mon 3:30- 4:10pm or Option B - Tues 3:30-4:10pm
Open to all, we are offering special in-person events such as Advent Wreath making, Christmas and Easter Story Time, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Divine Mercy Sunday for Children, among many other fund and spiritually reached events.

Finally, and most importantly, all our families are invited to attend a monthly TEACHING MASS, where our Pastor will celebrate mass and teach us about different aspects of it.

Please view our Policies for Religious Education at Sacred Heart
Family Formation Coordinator:
Mrs. Cecilia Britez
Office: 845 279-6098
Email: [email protected]
EDGE
EDGE is a nationally recognized Catholic middle school (youth in grades six, seven, and eight) ministry aimed to present the truths of the Catholic faith in a hands-on and relevant format. The format of EDGE is designed to meet the spiritual, physical, emotional, educational, and social needs of our middle school youth. EDGE Nights allow youth to learn about their faith through talks, skits, videos, small group discussions and sharing what they know with their friends.
Why is EDGE Important?
The middle school years are about change and transition. As they grow and develop, middle school youth begin to experience a desire for independence and are both excited and scared at how their world is changing. Research indicates that positive, supportive relationships with adults/mentors can be a very positive and rewarding experience for youth at this age. The EDGE Ministry provides this experience for our middle school youth. Click here to view our policies on EDGE and Parent Guidelines.
Goals of EDGE:
- To foster a transforming spiritual experience of Jesus through the liturgy which will allow middle school youth to experience the Word of God and the Eucharist in a more profound way;
- To assist middle school youth in gaining an understanding and appreciation of what the Catholic Church teaches and believes;
- To incorporate the Catholic Church’s vision of social justice and peace into the spiritual lives of middle school youth;
- To develop an understanding in middle school youth that they are a vital presence within the parish community; and
- To enter into and transform the culture and lives of middle school youth with the Good News of Jesus Christ and His Church.
For additional Information on the EDGE Catholic Middle School Youth Ministry, contact Mrs. Theresa Scorca at [email protected] or 845-279-6098

EDGE Christian Service Projects
Throughout the semester, the middle school youth will be introduced to the social teaching of the Catholic Church. Using the dignity of the human person as the basis, this semester will look at issues such as solidarity, war, greed, poverty and injustice. The goal of the semester is to help the young people see the needs of the greater human family and how their faith connects them to their brothers and sisters in need. Each year EDGE the student take part in a variety of service project to help each child see the face of Christ in an all areas of life.

Exalt Praise and Worship (XLT)
A unique opportunity for middle school youth to participate in adoration of the Eucharist including praise and worship music and an inspirational talk by a visiting priest. The second part of the evening is an opportunity for socializing with friends during open gym, organized games and sweet treats.

The evening begins in the church and ends in the gym. EDGE students are required to attend at least 4 times per year. Parents and other family members are always welcome and encouraged to join us.

Each year, our graduating EDGE students tell us that adoration was the best part of EDGE.

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