BAPTISM PREPARATION
CAROL ORLANDO
973.239.7960
corlando@scscedargrove.org

Through their participation in a Baptismal Prep Gathering, expectant or new parents are prepared for their baby's Baptism through: lay ministers' Parent Witness, an SCS Parish Priest's talk, SCS Pastoral Associate Carol Orlando's overview on raising the newly born in the Catholic faith, and a video presentation.                                   

Gatherings are held four times a year.  Lay Ministers attend one or more of these Preparation Meetings, give insight into what Baptism has meant to them, assist  with refreshments and lead prayer. 


BAPTISMAL GARMENTS
LIZ SZYMCZAK
973.857.0831

Every child baptized at St. Catherine's wears a baptismal garment lovingly and prayerfully sewn by parishioners.  These baptismal bibs help to symbolize a resounding welcome to our newest members. 

The members of this Ministry work at home at a comfortable pace.  Some members construct the bibs, while others embroider a simple design on the garment.  All materials are provided.  Materials and completed garments are usually brought to and/or picked up at the Rectory.  A sample garment is  provided.

If you enjoy machine sewing or hand embroidery, our Ministry just might be fore you.  Many hands truly make light work and happy hearts.


JESUS STORY TIME
ELLEN MORETTI
973.239.3407

Parish Pre-Schoolers learn the Good News of Jesus through age-appropriate, Gospel-based stories and activities in this "Seeds"-based Religious Education Program.  Jesus Story Time meets on Sunday Mornings, for about twenty weeks, Fall to Easter, 8:45-10:10am (during Family Mass), in our Parish School.             

Parishioners are needed to serve on a Team … and can participate on a rotation basis.  They greet the children, help with name tags, reward attendance, read Bible stories and teach the Gospel through arts & crafts activities.  There is music, exercise, refreshments and clean-up.


MARRIAGE PREPARATION
CAROL ORLANDO
973.239.7960
corlando@scscedargrove.org

Engaged couples who plan to be married at St. Catherine's benefit from this Ministry which pairs them with a married couple from the Parish to discuss a variety of topics.  Meetings take place in the Team (Married) Couple's home on a mutually-convenient schedule.

The Team Couple is provided materials from which to work and hand-outs for the engaged couple pertinent to living as Catholics in a Sacramental Marriage.  The couples form a bond and often keep in contact throughout the wedding process and beyond.  Married couples are needed to serve 1-3 times a year.


RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ~ CCD
ROSEMARY COUILLOU
973.239.3332
scs_ccd@hotmail.com

Serving over 500 parishioners, Grades 1-8, this Program offers Classes on Sunday mornings, following the 9:15 Family Mass, and Wednesday afternoons/ evenings.  Our goal is to reinforce and enhance what parents teach their children about God, our Church and our Call to be Disciples of Jesus. 

Sacramental Preparation is an integral part of the Program.  Second-graders are prepared to receive First Reconciliation and First Eucharist; eighth-graders are prepared for Confirmation, which takes place in the Fall of their freshman year in high school.  A minimum of 2 years of Religious Education is required to participate in Sacramental Preparation.  Class time totals 35 hours per student, mid-September through April.

Parishioners are needed to serve as Catechists.  Training is offered periodically throughout the year. 


RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS (RCIA)
CAROL ORLANDO
973.239.7960
corlando@scscedargrove.org

Adults and children of catechetical age are brought to the faith through RCIA and the Initiation Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

Parishioners are needed to serve as:  an Inquiry Team Member, meeting twice monthly with future candidates and  participating in discussions about the Catholic faith; a Sponsor, who journeys with the candidate throughout the process; a Catechist, who leads a session and shares faith with the candidates approximately once every two months.


ST. CATHERINE of SIENA SCHOOL
Principal:  CELINE KERWIN
973.239.6968
scs_cedargrove@hotmail.com

www.SCS-School-Cedargrovenj.org

Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten through Grade 8.

SCS School offers excellence in academics, faith formation and character development, presenting an Enrichment Program for Grades K-5 and an Advanced Program for Grades 6-8.

Grades 4-8 are Departmental.
Grades 4-5 are self-contained except for Math, Social Studies, Science and Language Arts.
Grades 6-8 are fully departmental.

A broad range of Elective Subjects is offered, as well as a "Little Brothers and Sisters" Program and extensive Community Service experiences.


SCS SCHOOL BOARD
RICH SANDUCCI
rsanducci@paterson.k12.nj.us

Comprised of the Principal, Pastor, Parish Staff Representative, Parents and Parishioners with expertise that benefits the School, this advisory body oversees the finances and policies of our Parish School.

Members are appointed by the Pastor. 


TEACHING         "Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations."   ~ Matthew 28:19