Religious Education

Religious Education Mission Statement

The Religious Education Program at St. Veronica Parish seeks to instill in students from First to Eighth Grade a deep love for Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.  Our goal is, that through prayer, Scripture, faith education, service to others, and the celebration of the Sacraments, students will become alive in their Catholic faith and desire to serve God and His Church.

Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Ministry:
Mira Welnowska
RE Support Staff: Madison O’Neill

Contact Information for Religious Education:
732-364-4137 or email religioused@stveronica.com
NEW Office Hours beginning September 2024:
Monday to Wednesday – 2:00PM to 7:00PM
Thursday – 12:00PM to 4:00PM, Friday – Closed.                                                                                                                                                                       


2024-2025 Religious Education Calendar


Religious Education Program Details

2024-2025 RE Classes begin the week of September 23, 2024 and conclude the week of May 5, 2025.
Students in Grades 3 – 8 are offered the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the year.
Mass attendance is required of all religious education students.

First Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated in December of Grade 2.
First Holy Communion in May of Grade 2.

The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in May of 8th Grade.
Sacraments are preceded by a two-year preparation program.

*2024-2025 Registration information and link – scroll down to the bottom of the page


Volunteers Needed!
To discuss becoming a RE volunteer, contact the RE Office. Thank you!

Catechists/Teacher: St. Veronica’s Religious Education Program needs Teachers to teach weekly from September to May.  All Grades are available.
Catechist substitute: Subs are needed when a teacher or aide calls in sick. This volunteer opportunity is usually once-twice a month.
Teacher Aides: A teacher aide assists the catechist/teacher in the classroom and can also assist with the student’s arrival & dismissal.
Hall Monitor: You are the Angel Patrol and are needed to help out with checking identification of people in the building and monitoring the hall ways and entrances/exits during class and at arrival and dismissal. This does not involve teaching classes.
Parent Helper at RE Events: Adults are needed to assist the RE office with special events such sacraments, meetings, retreats and RE related programs.
RE Office volunteer: Adult volunteers are needed to assist in the RE office during daytime office hours and evening class time. Help with light office duties and cover the phones.

Please Click on Forms below for more information and procedures:

2024-2025 Adult Volunteer Information Form

2024-2025 Youth Volunteer Information Form

2024 Volunteer Application for DOT

Passport Reflection Sheet


Registration Information:
Registration for the 2024-2025 RE program is now open.
Online registration only. Please scan the QR code to register or click this link.
All requirements from the previous year 2023-2024 must be met and verified by the RE staff and all back tuition must be paid in full.

If you are a new parishioner of St. Veronica’s or have a special circumstance, please contact the Religious Education office for information. 

Tuition:
The cost of tuition is the same as last year.
Their are NO payments plan this year via the online form. All tuition must be paid in full at time of registration.
If you have a special circumstances, please contact the RE office. Once classes begin, tuition is not refundable.

One child $250,
Two children $350,
Three children $450,
Four or more children $550.

Discount of $50 applied to all re-registrations received by JUNE 30, 2024.
Sacramental Fee: $50 for Grade 2 First Holy Communion, Grade 7 for Grade 8 Confirmation (confirmation fee is paid in Grade 7 since Confirmation is a two-year program), and RCIC and RCIT ($50 per sacrament)