2026 Summer Religious Education Academy

St Joseph’s Church provides a Summer Religious Education Academy (formerly known as CCD) for the children of our parish families who attend public school and are in grades 1-8. 

Rich in scripture, liturgy, doctrine, and tradition, this intensive summer faith formation program provides children with a fun and completely immersive environment to grow in their love for God and knowledge of our Catholic faith. Our Academy Card activities throughout the academic year provide additional opportunities for students to physically live out their faith throughout the year, alongside weekly Sunday mass attendance. By this design, it is our hope that all of our parishioners in the Religious Education Academy will grow deeper in the love of God and the practice of our Catholic Faith.

More information about Religious Education at our parish can be found here.

Las inscripciones para nuestra Educación Religiosa de 2026 han cerrado. Por favor, llame a nuestra oficina si tiene alguna pregunta o si desea hablar sobre la educación religiosa para su hijo: 732-349-0018, ext. 2225 (se habla español).

 

2026 Summer Religious Academy 

Students attend ONE of the two weeks scheduled*:

June 22 - 26, 2026   OR   July 6 - 10, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2026 ACADEMY CLOSED ON MARCH 31, 2026.

All registrants will receive a large envelope in the mail with information for the summer by May 15, 2026. If you did not receive an envelope by this date, please call our office 732-349-0018, ext. 2225. 


Current kindergarten parents: If you want your child to receive First Holy Communion in second grade, they MUST be registered for Summer Academy 2026. Please contact the Director, Michelle Abi-Yaghi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you did not register your child but are interested in the 2026 summer. 

Current 6th grade parents: If you want your child to receive Confirmation in eighth grade, they MUST be registered for Summer Academy 2026. Please contact the Director, Michelle Abi-Yaghi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you did not register your child but are interested in the 2026 summer. 

 

January 22 - 31, 2026: Early Registration for those who have earned 4 stamps on their Academy Card

  • What is an Academy Card?
  • 4 stamp academy card = Early Registration + Academy week of your choice + $50/student discount
  • Cost: $180/student ($450/family of 3 or more students) + Sacrament fee (if applicable, collected in the Fall)

February 1 - March 31, 2026: Standard Registration for all returning students + new students

  • Cost: $230/student ($600/family of 3 or more students)  + Sacrament fee (if applicable, collected in the Fall)
  • A completed Academy Card is not required for registration.

Additional Notes

  • Financial assistance is available. 
  • Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM -  5:00 PM.
  • In order to finalize registration, all new students are required to provide original baptismal certificates + a new student form. See the new student form provided in the registration process for more information. 
  • All students who are scheduled to receive the Sacraments of First Holy Communion or Confirmation in 2027 have an additional 2-hour monthly sacrament preparation class (Sundays) beginning in the Fall 2026 until Spring 2027, leading up to the sacrament. More information will be provided in the informational packet mailed home after Academy registration is complete.
  • *New students in grades 4-9 who have not received First Holy Communion will not attend the Summer Academy but begin with a preparation class in Fall.  More information is provided in the registration process.

Please call our office with any questions, 732-349-0018, ext. 2225.