Religious Ed

Our Mission

Our Mission is to build the foundation for a child to develop a lifelong relationship with God.  This is accomplished in partnership with the child’s primary teachers – the parents.  Religious Education is a faith based program designed to give children K – 8th grade an understanding of our Catholic faith in the hopes of enriching their personal spirituality and appreciation for God’s blessings.  Our curriculum focuses on the love God has for all of us and on how we are to reciprocate love to God and neighbor.  Children are expected to become active participants in learning through class activities, attending weekly Mass and support of our community service projects.

Sharing Faith
As parents, you are the primary educators of your children, teaching them by word and example.  Family support and cooperation are essential to the religious formation of your children.
Regular Mass attendance as a family and a genuine interest in your child’s progress serve as great sources of support and encouragement.
Sharing your own faith, assisting your child in learning the required prayers, and discussing class sessions with your child will help to deepen their religious education experience and strengthen your church/family relationship.

Guidelines for Parents

• Take children to Mass each Sunday.
• Help with religious education homework and projects.
• Attend the Mandatory Parent & Sacramental Meetings held throughout the school year.
• Please review the short booklet that contains important information parents need to know for the smooth running of our school.

Family Community Service: Information coming soon

Family Community Service Project:  Each family is required to contribute to our community by providing two hours of FAMILY community service. Click here for form

St. John Henry Newman Parish                                                   
Religious Education Department                                     
120 Kings Highway
Tappan, NY  10983

(845) 365-2141 (Fax) 359-1410    
9AM - 2PM   Monday-Friday
[email protected] - Anne Swann
[email protected] - Sarah Hunt