Summer Academy
Summer Academy is an excellent opportunity to jumpstart our faith journey for another year, and reconnect with our Parish Community.
Our 2 week Summer Academy is an alternative to the year-long Families of Faith program for families who choose this intensive summer option. Families participating in Summer Academy will still take part in IHM community events throughout the school year as part of their faith formation journey.
WEEK 1:
Sunday 6/27 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday 6/28 - Thursday 7/1 | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
WEEK 2:
Tuesday 7/6 - Friday 7/9 | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Experience age appropriate lessons, service opportunities, music, arts and crafts, prayer and Daily Mass. Through faith, friendship, and fun, children will discover how God made us in His image and how we can grow closer to Him through the choices we make and the way we love and treat each other.
Sunday, June 27 – Family Kickoff!
Join us at 9:30 AM in the church basement. Children will head to their classrooms for their first lesson while parents meet for their own session. We'll wrap up the day together at 12 PM Mass!
Weekday Sessions
Drop-off begins at 8:15 AM. Each day will begin with 8:30 AM Mass and conclude at 1:00 PM. Families are welcome to join us for daily Mass!
There will be no sessions July 2-5 for Independence Day.
New Families should complete the New Family Form below.
This summer program is primarily for Immaculate Heart of Mary Parishioners. If you belong to another parish, or don’t have one, please contact Marielle Carroll.
Talk to Marielle at the office to discuss your family’s options. Call 908-889-2100.
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There will be one on-site session for children which will run from Sunday, June 28th to Tuesday, July 10th. Classes Monday-Friday will take place from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. On Weekdays each day will begin with 8:30 am Mass (all parents and guardians are welcome to attend).
On the kickoff day, 6/28 we will have an abbreviated Sunday Session. From 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, children and youth will do a shortened session with their catechists and classmates while parents meet separately and then everyone will move to 12:00 pm Mass.
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On Sunday, June 28th parents will attend their own sessions, then reunite for the 12:00 pm Mass. The Sunday Kickoff will also be an anchor point for program wide charity and service collections to be announced later! Registration begins on January 1st, and early bird registration will end on May 4th.
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There is an expectation that at minimum, Summer Academy Families make contact with the parish through Families of Faith Activities for at least 3-5 Activities.
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Community Activities- Parish Feast, Thanksgiving Potluck, Pancake Breakfasts, etc.
Service Activities- Thanksgiving Food Drive, Christmas Cards for Seniors, Easter Basket Drive, MLK Jr. Day of Service, Community Baby Shower, Valentines for Seniors etc.
Liturgical Activities- Living Nativity, Living Stations of the Cross, Stations of the Cross, Family Adoration Night, Penance Services for Lent and Advent, Christmas Eve Family Mass/ Pageant, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil etc. -
Families participating in Summer Academy, will attend weekly Mass on Sunday, or a Vigil Mass at IHM Parish (or another church they happen to be for a weekend.)
Be an active member of our Parish Community!
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8th Grade Discipleship Academy will take place on-site during the same time frame as Summer Families of Faith. No separate registration is required, it is the program for any 8th grader who is signed up for Summer Families of Faith. Although this program is not required for Confirmation preparation, it is highly recommended as it offers an excellent opportunity for fellowship, learning, group service projects and field trips.
