59 Wilson Street, Hartsdale, New York 10530-2507 (914)428-5043 (phone/fax) Email: sacredheartre@aol.com

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

 Sacred Heart Parish is a Community of Disciples of the Lord,

who invites us all, to gather as one to hear His Word,

to give thanks for that Word amid prayer and praise,

and to offer a loving hand of comfort and support to all,

especially those in need.

Statement of Religious Education Philosophy/Mission Statement/Vision

To live out our Parish Mission Statement, we at Sacred Heart Parish look upon Religious Education as a total parish experience involving not just the child, but also parents, families, Catechists, clergy and religious that form our parish community of faith.  Beginning with Baptism, God’s freely given Gift of the Faith is nurtured and developed through Religious Education in a life-long process. It is begun in the home, the “Domestic Church” – the first meeting place of the child with God. “Parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children” (NCDC #212). Home experiences of prayer, meals, forgiveness, love, and sharing prepare the child to gather and celebrate with God’s People the Central Worship Prayer of the Catholic Christians-The Mass.  

S.H. Religious Education’s curriculum and programs, continuous and developmental, are structured to provide information and experiences that are theologically and psychologically sound and in accord with the students’ abilities and levels of understanding. They are planned in accordance with the Archdiocesan Guidelines.

Through our Religious Education Programs, we seek:

   To lead the students to develop a deeper and more personal relationship with Jesus.

   To lead the students to participate in the Parish Faith Community and its Sacramental life.

   To help the students to form a moral conscience rooted in Gospel discipleship.

   To provide a learning atmosphere of peacemaking as an alternate to violence in all its forms.

   To raise student and parents awareness and create opportunities for Gospel service to those in need. To support parents in their primary Faith responsibilities of their children.     

ADMISSIONS:  Open to all registered families of Sacred Heart Parish.

NEW REGISTRATIONS:  Registration for Religious Instruction must be done IN PERSON and with the consent of the parent/Guardian.

1.        You must be a registered parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish, Hartsdale.

2.        Bring a copy of each child’s Baptism Certificate.  (If a child needs to be baptized, parents meet with the Director to plan  needed instruction.

3.        Bring records of any previous Religious Instruction Program attended.

4.        Register at the “Pre-Registration” held in early March or early September.

5.        Parents/Guardians are expected to bring the children to weekly Liturgy.

RE-REGISTRATION:  Each child must be re-registered by a parent/guardian IN PERSON, annually during March Pre-Registration weeks.  Information is mailed regarding dates/procedures.  A $10 “Late Re-Registration Fee” is charged after September 8.

CURRENT CLASSES:  Classes are closed by the end of September.  The Director of Religious Education arranges late, transfer, or other special situations and those involved.  We try our best to meet families’ needs.

SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:  All children have a right to Religious Instruction and Sacrament preparation.  Therefore, in “one-on-one,” small group, mainstreaming, or “At home” programming we try to provide for children with special needs.  Parents need to meet with the Director.