Religious Education
Liturgy of the Word with Children
Liturgy of the Word with Children is a celebration of the readings in a setting and language more appropriate to their understanding. It is offered at 9:45AM Mass. All are welcome: children, Jr./Sr. High helpers, and parents. No registration is required. Adult catechists and aides are required to be fingerprinted and attend a VIRTUS training session prior to being able to attend with the children. Liturgy of the Word is not celebrated from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
Fall/Spring Religious Education
Religious Education begins as children enter the first grade and continues through Confirmation. Diocesan Policy states that children receive their Sacraments in the Parish in which their family is registered. If you are registering a NEW student, please email the Religious Education Office at religioused@holyeucharistcherryhill.org and we will reply with a NEW Registration Form.
Students CURRENTLY registered in Religious Education will receive a Flocknote email with the RE-REGISTRATION Form attached.
Please mail form and payment to: Holy Eucharist Parish, Religious Education Office, 344 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, or drop off at the Religious Education Office.
Fall/Spring Session Tuition
$250.00 FOR ONE CHILD; $275.00 FOR TWO CHILDREN; $300.00 FOR THREE OR MORE CHILDREN
PLEASE NOTE: A completed registration form AND full tuition payment is required to process the registration. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS SEPT 1ST. If submitted after that date, a $25.00 LATE FEE per family WILL BE assessed.
Summer Session
Our summer session is offered as an alternative to Fall/Spring sessions for Levels 3 through 6.
Families sign a Covenant and attend a minimum of 6 Inter-Generational Events which occur throughout the school year. Examples: Advent & Lenten Confessions, Rosary Making and Brown Scapular Activity (Level 6), Sandwich making etc. Families are also required to complete the Liturgical year lessons with their children at the appropriate time of the liturgical year. A registration form and tuition are required to save your child’s seat. Seating is limited.
Summer Session Tuition: $250.00 per child.
Catechists/Aides
Religious Education Catechists/Aides teach the truths of the Catholic faith to our children in Religious Education sessions. Support, training and guidance are available. Fingerprinting and attendance at a VIRTUS Training session are required. Please contact us at 856-428-9207 if you are interested in helping.
Office Aides and Volunteers
Religious Education Office helps one or 1.5 hours per week answering phones and recording attendance in the Religious Education Office. Fingerprinting and attendance at a VIRTUS session are required.
Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCIC)
The OCIC is a part of our Religious Education sessions for children who need the sacraments of Initiation and/or need to catch up with their appropriate aged peers.
Should you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact the Religious Education Office at 856-428-9207 or religioused@holyeucharistcherryhill.org
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, our OCIA Team guides adults as they journey through learning to becoming members of the Catholic Church. OCIA meets weekly in the parish annex, from September until Pentecost Sunday.
If you are interested in joining our OCIA team, please contact the Parish Office at 856-429-1330 or parishoffice@holyeucharsitcherryhill.org
