All in-person Religious Education programs are in compliance with current COVID guidelines.
KINDERGARTEN: We currently offer TWO OPTIONS for Kindergarten. Please contact our office for additional information.
Option 1: Home Study
Option 2 - Angel Wings
GRADES 1-5: There are 3 Religious Education programs from which to choose: Angel Wings, Fall or Home Study. Please note, Home Study is not an option for 2nd grade. Of special Note: A parent or caregiver must volunteer two days per child in all programs.
Option 1: Angel Wings. Please check our ANGEL WINGS tab for further information.
Option 2: Fall Program (in-person): Tuesday, 3:30pm-5pm. All classes meet in the Auditorium. The Tuesday afternoon program meets 3:30pm through 5:00pm from September 28th through March 29th, 2022. Lessons include Religious instruction, videos, music, arts and crafts, and prayer journals to enhance and support each lesson. Advent Penance (for grades 3-8) and Lenten Penance Prayer Services (for grades 2-8) are part of the Religious Education curriculum. Advent Penance Prayer Service - Tuesday, Dec 14 from 5pm-6pm in the Church; Lenten Penance Prayer Service - Tuesday, Mar 29 from 5pm-6pm in the Church.
Option 3: Home Study (excluding second grade). Student will receive a student workbook, syllabus, art projects and links to YouTube videos to support and enhance each lesson. Light homework assignments (with flexible due dates) are submitted regularly to the Religious Education Office.
School Year Requirements for FALL (in-person) Students
OR HOME STUDY Students
Grades 1,3-5 are required to attend/participate in THREE Family Masses and attend TWO activities (listed below).
Grade 2 is required to attend/participate in ALL Family Masses and attend TWO activities (listed below).
Family Mass Schedule: Oct 3rd, Nov 7th, Dec 5th, Jan 9th, Feb 6th, Mar 6th, April 3rd, May 1st, (May Crowning). All Family Masses are at 11:30am.
Activities for FALL (in-person) Students
OR HOME STUDY Students
Rosary with 6th-8th Grade Religious Education Class: 8:30pm-9pm (Church)
Family Movie Night: Friday, Oct 22 from 7pm-9pm (Auditorium)
Advent Family Activity: Sunday, Dec 5 from 12:30pm-1:30pm (Auditorium)
Christmas Campfire Singalong with Religious Education Class: Tuesday, Dec 7 from 8:30pm-9pm (outside Church)
Tree Lighting/Caroling by Candlelight: Sunday, Dec 19 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm (inside/outside of Church - details to follow)
Christmas Eve Choir: Friday, Dec 24 from 4pm-5pm (Church)
Fish Fry: Saturday, Mar 12, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm (Auditorium)
Stations of the Cross (for Rel Ed Students): Friday, Mar 18, 2022; Friday, Mar 25, 2022 from 7pm-8pm (Church)
Youth Choir (contact Music Minister at kcerriku@gmail.com or visit our MUSIC MINISTRY page for further information.
Fees: $250 Per Child/Family; $50 each additional child (registration fees not to exceed $350 per family)
Additional fees: Art/T-shirt fee $10 per child (Angel Wings only)
Late Registration Fee: $25 (details to follow)
First Eucharist Retreat Fee: $50 per child
Questions? Please contact us!
Frances Ferraro: fferraro@guardianangelchurch.org or Ali Zambrotta: azambrotta@guardianangelchurch.org
Registration forms: can be downloaded and printed from our website or click here. Completed registration forms along with payment can be returned to us by: 1) mailed to our office at 320 Franklin Turpike, Allendale NJ 07401; 2) through the mail slot in the Rectory front door.
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