SUMMER ACADEMY

Summer Academy

Our Summer Academy is a wonderful part our Religious Education Program. Grades 1 through 8 in this intensive program meet for 2 weeks during the summer (July 22 – August 2, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday) in the St. Paul School building at 250 James Street in Burlington.

Due to the intense nature of this program, it is imperative that students attend weekly Mass. For students registered at another parish, the Office of Religious Education requires verification from the family’s pastor confirming regular Mass attendance.

Students are expected to attend 1^st through 8^th grades to ensure they receive a thorough education in the Catholic faith. Sacramental Preparation for first Reconciliation, first Communion and Confirmation is a 2-year commitment, meaning a child must complete a full year of catechism before they enter their sacramental year of preparation.

Volunteers are needed! In an effort to keep our class sizes small, we are in need of catechists (teachers), aides, hall monitors and substitutes. Confirmation candidates and Honor Society students could earn their required service hours as aides, monitors, etc. We like to have a teacher’s assistant in every classroom to ensure that our students stay focused and get the personal attention they may need. Please prayerfully consider supporting our program in this way. Training sessions will take place during the spring and early summer. This is also a great opportunity for you to learn more about your faith. There is no better way to learn about Christ than through the questions of a child!

For the safety of our children, all adult volunteers (18 years and older) are required to be fingerprinted for a criminal background check and attend a Virtus/Safe Environment session. Please call the Rel Ed office for details.

To Register – Complete the guidelines and registration forms (see link below). Save to your desktop and send as an attachment in an email to the address below. Paper copies are available upon request. You may also print the forms and mail or drop off with your payment of cash or check (made payable to St. Katharine Drexel Parish). We are able to accept early registration (through June 20) charge payments through this link: https://www.osvhub.com/stkatharinedrexel-nj/forms/2024-summer-academy-early-registration-1-1-1-1

Kathleen Del Prato, Coordinator kdelprato@stkatharinedrexel-nj.org

Religious Education Program, 250 James Street, Burlington, NJ 08016, 609-386-1645, ext. 215