Sunday Religious Education Program

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are delighted to welcome you and your children to our Religious Education program. This Sunday marks the beginning of a year of learning about Jesus, praying together, and growing as a parish family. We’re honored to walk with you.

Here are a few things to know: (Please read the entire email, scroll down.)

• Arrival:
  Each week, walk your child to the Check-In Desk, located at the two center doors of the Parish Center, or, if necessary, to their classroom.
  Rooms: Gr 1—[ Room 1] | Gr 2—[Room 2] | Gr 3—[Room 3] | Middle School Class: [ Room 6]. * Opening Day, go to the classroom.
  
  
• Our doors lock promptly at 10 AM.
  
  

• Dismissal:
  Dismissal is 11:15 AM from each classroom; You will sign out your child each week at the classroom door.

Purpose: Keep children and parishioners safe, keep fire lanes clear, and keep traffic moving respectfully while Mass is in session.

Weekly:

• Park in marked spaces only.
• Do not block crosswalks or pull up along the building—fire lanes must remain clear.
• Walk with children, use crosswalks, and yield to pedestrians.
• Drive slowly.

• Late Arrivals:
  Late arrivals are to go to the RE Office to obtain a pass. Please ring the doorbell for admittance.
  
  

• Early Dismissals:
  Early dismissals should be kept to a minimum. If one is necessary, please notify us in advance using our preferred communication method (email) and then sign out at the RE Office. Children are released only to the parent on file. If you are authorizing someone else to pick up, please notify us in advance by email.

A smile! (Please refrain from bringing snacks or water bottles.)
We will provide a textbook and folder, pencils, crayons, and markers.
Bring the textbook and folder to class each week.

When you arrive, please pop by your child’s classroom to say hello to the catechist. While the kids are in class, I’ll be in the Parish Hall with a quick, welcoming overview of the year—and I’m happy to answer any questions.

• Grade 1 - Mr. Cochise Doucetee
  
• Grade 2 - Ms. Jackie Wade
  
• Grade 3 - Ms. Meghan Rogers
  
• MS - Ms. Stephanie

We value steady participation so children can grow week by week—especially in sacrament years. If your child will be absent or late, please notify us in advance by email. Make-ups are posted on the Parents Corner → At-Home Guide and should be completed when returning to class.

• Absence limit: Up to 2 absences per semester (9 weeks a semester)

• Fall Semester: Sept 28–Nov 28, 2025

• Winter Semester: Nov 30, 2025–Feb 27, 2026
  (built-in breaks: 2 weeks in December, 1 week in January, 1 week in February)

• Spring Semester: Mar 1–May 17, 2026
  (includes 2 weeks off for Easter)

• Mass sign-in & reflection: Children will sign in at the Narthex each weekend (first name + grade). Return to class. At home, please complete the Mass Journal together and return it to the next class. Helpful short videos for the week are on our Parents Corner Page.

Save the Date: Sacrament of Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Overview
Sunday, October 26, - 10:15 AM

Parents Corner Password:
ILUVMYCHURCH (Use all caps/case sensitive)

• Privacy & Safety: It’s password-protected (we serve minors), so class information and downloads remain within our parent community.

A one-stop hub on our parish website for all Religious Ed info: calendars, At-Home Guides (make-ups), Catholic Faith At-Home, meeting dates, forms, and videos, to name a few.

• Clarity, not clutter: One place to find the latest info instead of digging through old emails.

• Consistency: Every grade/family sees the same, up-to-date instructions.

• Timely make-ups: Absent work is posted there so kids stay on track.

• Always available: Works on phone or computer—no more lost papers.

Email: passociate@sienachurch.org
General: prep@sienachurch.org
Website: www.sienachurch.org
Location: 31 Asbury Road, Farmingdale, NJ 07727