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, including dates for the 2027 Summer Religious Education Academy, can be found here.

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 - 2027 Academic Year: Optional Academy Card Activities!

What are Academy Card Activities? How do I get an Academy Card?

Returning students for the 2027 Summer Academy: At your child’s first Academy Card activity, he/she will receive an Academy Card and their first stamp. At each subsequent event, they will receive another stamp on their card. While we hope that your child attends as many events as possible to continue their faith development, receiving 4 stamps earns Early Registration for the 2027 Summer Academy (week of your choice!) AND a $50 discount off your child’s total registration fee.

Due to updated security policies from the Diocese of Trenton and St. Joseph's Church,
our Academy Card activities will no longer be advertised in advance online. 

How do I know what Academy Card activities are scheduled?

1. On their final day of the 2026 Academy, your child was sent home with a full calendar of the year's scheduled activities 
   •  Email Michelle Abi-Yaghi, Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like a copy of this calendar resent to you via email. 
2. You will receive an e-newsletter each month with that month's upcoming activites. This is sent to the student's primary parent noted on their registration. 
   • If you are not receiving our monthly e-newsletter with each month's information and activities, please call our office at x2225 or email Michelle Abi-Yaghi, Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
   • Familias de Educación Religiosa: Si no está recibiendo nuestro boletín electrónico mensual o necesita esta información en español, llame a nuestra oficina x2225.
3. Each month's scheduled activities are noted in the weekly church bulletin. 

Monthly Virtual Activity:  One at-home Academy Card Activity is linked in the newsletter each month.  One of these activities/only one virtual activity stamp can count toward the 4-stamp registration/discount benefit.  Contact our office if you would like this newsletter resent to you.

Don't forget that regularly serving in the Children's Choir, as a Junior Lector, or as an Altar Server will provide a full 4-stamp Academy Card.  See the "Liturgical Ministries" section of our website for more information about joining these ministries. 

 All students must be accompanied by an adult for each activity.

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