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: Antoinette Gogol and Helena Rosato

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

Religious education important dates:                                                                                                                                                             

10/18 1st grade parents’ Communion breakfast: ***CANCELLED***

10/25 Saint costume procession: Gather 3:30PM in narthex for procession into church before 4:00PM Mass. Treats after Mass

10/28 Confirmation meeting for 8th-grade candidates and their parents: 7:00PM in the church

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 on volunteering for religious education:

2025-2026 Adult Volunteer Information Form

2025-2026 Youth Volunteer Information Form

2025 Volunteer Application for DOT

Liturgy of the Word

Our Religious Education Department is excited to introduce a new Children’s Liturgy of the Word program for children in grades 2-6.

The program began during the 10:00AM Mass on Sunday, October 5. Children are invited to hear the Word of God in an age-appropriate setting during the Mass readings.

We urgently need your help! We are looking for facilitators, catechists, aides, volunteers and helpers to bring this beautiful ministry to life.

If you are interested in serving, please contact the Religious Education Office as soon as possible at 732-364-4137 or email: religioused@stveronica.com.

Your support will help plant the seeds of faith in the hearts of our children!