Children from Sunday PREP will celebrate First Eucharist on Saturday, April 28 at 9:30 am. Their rehearsal will be on Wednesday, April 25 at 5:30 pm. Children attending Hispanic PREP will celebrate their First Eucharist on April 28 at 11:30 am. Their rehearsal will be April 25 at 7:00 pm.

Children attending St. Paul School will celebrate their First Eucharist on Saturday, May 5 at 9:30 am. Their rehearsal will be on Wednesday, May 2 at 5:30 pm. Children attending Tuesday PREP and Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart will celebrate First Eucharist Saturday, May 5 at 11:30 am. Their rehearsal will be Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00 pm.

Children enrolled in Family Home Study may celebrate their First Eucharist either Saturday, April 28 at 9:30 am or Saturday, May 5 at 11:30 am. Please notify the Office of Religious Education with your preference. Please have your child attend the corresponding rehearsal.

Confirmation will be celebrated Saturday, April 14, 2018. We have two celebrations scheduled. Candidates are assigned to their celebration by their class. All candidates must attend their assigned rehearsal and bring either their sponsor or a parent/guardian with them. All candidates and sponsors must arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time of their celebration.

Celebration @ 9:30 am
Family Home Study, Hispanic PREP, Princeton Academy, St. Paul School, Stuart Country Day
Rehearsal on Monday, April 9 at 7:00 pm

Celebration @ 12:00 pm
Summer Academy, Sunday PREP, Tuesday PREP
Rehearsal on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm

Please email Kait with any questions: kmayer@stpaulsofprinceton.org

All children preparing for First Eucharist are asked to attend a retreat on Saturday, March 3 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Each child should be accompanied by one parent/guardian.. We will begin the day with a prayer service in the Church. It will be followed by a liturgical "show and tell", and "taste and see" with unconsecrated hosts. We will then move to the school cafeteria, where children will pick-up their materials for the day and banners.

Parents will attend their own session where we will answer all of your questions about First Eucharist and logistics for the celebration.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The next meeting of Family Catechesis Session will be Sunday, March 4. We will begin our day at the 11:30 am Sunday Mass and then gather in the school gym. A reminder that those who participated in Summer Academy this past summer are expected to attend this family session in accordance with revised diocesan policy.

We will have our Family Life Retreat for our children in grades Kindergarten- Fourth on Saturday, February 24th and for Fifth-Seventh on Saturday, March 10th. Each day will run from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm in the Parish School and Parish Center. This program fulfills the diocesan requirement for child safety and protection, and all children should attend. Materials are provided based on age, and not Catechetical level.

On Friday, March 9th, the children of the parish, along with the Children's Choir, will lead the parish in praying the Stations of the Cross. This expression of our faith during the Lenten season is a perfect opportunity to experience a different form of prayer. We are looking for children of our parish, especially in middle school, to volunteer to lead as readers, candle and cross bearers. Stations will begin at 7:00 pm however, we ask that children participating arrive at 6:00 pm to read through their parts and prepare for the evening. Please email jmcguire@stpaulsofprinceton.org if your child is interested in participating.

There will be no Religious Education classes on Sunday, December 24 and Sunday, December 31. Sunday Classes resume on January 7. Tuesday classes will not meet on Tuesday, December 26 and Tuesday, January 2. Tuesday Classes resume on Tuesday, January 9. The Office of Religious Education will be closed from Monday, December 25 to Monday, January 1. Have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy New Year. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Join us December 24 for our annual Christmas Eve Family Mass. At 3:30 pm our Children's Choir will delight us in song, followed by a Nativity Pageant by our parish children. All children are welcome to participate, children Grade 2 and younger are welcome to come dressed as angels and shepherds, Grade 3 and up are welcome as narrators and others roles. Our children in middle school will take preference for more important roles. We will have our rehearsal Tuesday, December 19 in church from 6:00-7:30 pm. For more information contact us by email at jmcguire@stpaulsofprinceton.org.

The next meeting of Family Catechesis Session will be Sunday, December 3. We will begin our day at the 11:30 am Sunday Mass and then gather in the Spiritual Center. A reminder that those who participated in Summer Academy this past summer are expected to attend this family session in accordance with revised diocesan policy.

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching we encourage all families to participate in the Parish's Weekly Food Drive. Please bring non-breakable, non-perishable food items to the collection barrels at the entrances of our Church when you come for Mass. Suggested items are canned and powdered potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, canned (not jarred ) gravy, and canned vegetables. Donated items will be packaged into baskets and distributed to those in need. Please help make Thanksgiving a happier time for families in need.

November 2 2017

First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, November 18. Children attending Saint Paul School, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart and Family Home Study will attend the 9:30 am celebration. Children attending Sunday PREP, Tuesday PREP, Hispanic PREP, and Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart will celebrate the sacrament at 11:00 am.

*Please note, you will not need to bring a photograph of your child.

The First Reconciliation Retreat is on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. All Children preparing for Reconciliation are expected to attend with one parent. We will begin the day with prayer in the Church, and then children and parents will break into their own sessions. The purpose of the day is to provide children an opportunity to become more comfortable with the sacrament of reconciliation. Parents will have their own opportunity for reflection and conversation on preparing their children for this sacrament.

St. Paul Parish is seeking to hire an administrative assistant to provide support for the Religious Education Office. Religious Ed provides classes to approximately 700 children, and prepares children for Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel,Publisher, and Word) with an eye for detail, and strong organizational skills. The position is a part time requiring 24 hours per week. There is some flexibility in the work schedule. If you wish to be considered please send a resume and cover letter as an attachment by July 14, 2017 to jmcguire@stpaulsofprinceton.org.

Our next gathering for Family Home Study and Summer Academy participants will be on Sunday, May 7th. We will attend the 11:30 am Mass, and then move to the St. Paul School Gym for a talk about Catholic Social Teaching. All those enrolled in Family Home Study as well as those attended Summer Academy in 2016 should attend.

Parents of children participating in the Family Home Study Program are asked to select their child's date for First Eucharist. The options are May 6th at 11:30 am, or May 13th at 9:30 am. Families may also choose to have First Eucharist during any Sunday Liturgy during the Easter Season (after Easter but before Pentecost). Please contact the Office of Religious Education with your selection by April 7.

All children preparing for First Eucharist are asked to attend a morning retreat on Saturday, March 25th from 9:00 am– 12:00 pm. A parent is asked to attend with your child. We will meet in the school cafeteria, and children will be brought to their assigned classroom. Parents will attend their own session where we will answer all of your questions about First Eucharist. We will reconvene in the Church for Liturgical "Show and Tell" Unconsecrated "Taste and See" and conclude in prayer. We look forward to seeing you then!

Banner kits will also be distributed.

Please contact the Religious Education Office for more information at: jmcguire@stpaulsofprinceton.org

Calling all seventh graders to serve as readers and candle bearers during Stations of the Cross led by our children and the Children's Choir on Friday, March 24 at 7 pm. We will meet at 6pm that evening to rehearse. If interested please contact The Office of Religious Education at jmcguire@stpaulsofprinceton.org

Fifth through seventh grade children enrolled in our Parish Religious Education Programs will gather for their Family Life Day on March 11th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm . All Religious Education Students, Family Home Study, Traditional PREP, and Summer Academy are expected to attend this retreat . The program will begin in the Saint Paul School Gym. Only the children are expected to attend. Please contact the Religious Education Office for more information.

The lessons for children preparing for First Eucharist through Family Home Study for January are in Call to Celebrate Eucharist. Please make arrangements to pick up this book from the Office of Religious Education. You may email to schedule a time, or may alternatively come during either Tuesday Afternoon or Sunday Morning Prep sessions to pick up this book.

Our next gathering for Family Home Study and Summer Academy participants will be on Sunday, March 5th. We will attend the 11:30 am Mass, and then move to the St. Paul School Gym for a talk about the season of Lent. All those enrolled in Family Home Study as well as those attended Summer Academy in 2016 should attend.

The next meeting of Family Home Study will be Sunday, December 4. We will begin our day at the 11:30 am Sunday Mass and then gather in the school gym. The theme for this season will be Advent: Ready to Welcome of the Lord. A reminder that those who participated in Summer Academy this past summer are expected to attend this family session in accordance with revised diocesan policy.

Mark your calendar! The first meeting of Family Home Study is quickly approaching. Family Home Study will meet as a group on September 11, 2016 beginning with the 11:30 am Mass, and then will move to the Spiritual Center for orientation, to receive books, and to discuss the program for year to come. If you have any questions, please contact the Religious Education Office. We look forward to working with you this year!