Saint Aloysius is committed to a dynamic partnership with parents in the religious education of their children.  Parents, by word and example, teach their children from birth throughout life.  At their child’s Baptism, parents undertake responsibility of providing for his/her Christian formation.  The Religious Education staff strives to assist parents to build on and continue that Christian formation with formal instruction.  This partnership between parents and Religious Education staff requires ongoing communication and collaboration.

In our classes, we seek to provide the catechesis and skills-building needed for each child to grow and mature, as far as each is able, in understanding, positive attitudes, and faithful practice of the Catholic faith (see 1 Cor. 13:11).  We strive, therefore, to assist each child in committing him or herself to a relationship with God characterized by a lifelong pattern of enthusiastic sacramental life, prayer, Christian service, and growth in understanding of the Catholic faith.

Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist (Communion) and Confirmation is coordinated through the Religious Education Office.  Two years of preparation are required for Reconciliation and Eucharist and then uninterrupted catechesis through Confirmation.  Religious Education students, as well as parish children attending Catholic schools, prepare together for these sacraments.  Each sacramental preparation program includes a mandatory parent meeting and/or retreat, which must be attended by at least one parent, where specifics for the particular sacramental preparation will be addressed.

Religious Education offices are located in the
Saint Aloysius Parish Center
253 Bloomfield Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Telephone: 973-226-0209
Fax: 973-226-0923

Please do not hesitate to contact us about any of our programs.

Cathy Gibbons, PhD, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation
at [email protected] or ext. 29

Caroline Montagna, Administrative Assistant
at [email protected] or ext. 35