The 2026-2027 Religious Education Fall Program offers virtual and homeschool learning only to students in non-Sacramental preparation years.
Classes for Grades 1 through 8 will take place on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Wednesday evening classes are reserved only for students in Grade 3 and above who have never attended religious education classes before or have missed a number of years. Please note that students should attend religious education classes each year from Grades 1-8.
How can I register my child?
Register your child in the Religious Education Office during our regular office hours Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm. If this is the first time you are registering your child for religious education classes please bring the Baptismal / First Communion certificate.
Registration Form – New Students
Registration Form – Renew Students
What it is the Self Dismiss Policy?
GRADES 1, 2, 3, 4 & EM1: Students are NOT allowed to “self-dismiss” , an adult must to pick up the student.
GRADES 5, 6, 7, 8 EM2: Students are allowed to “self-dismiss” , when prior written permission from the parent/guardian is on file with our office.
You can download the Self Dismissal Form and the Registration Form and email them to lucia@stanthonyreligioused.org. Once we receive the forms, we will let you know the classes time available for your child’s grade.
When do classes start?
We start class the week of September 21, 2026.
What is the deadline for registrations?
We will received registration until September 7, 2026. However, we strongly encourage early enrollment, as classes tend to fill up quickly.
Do I have to fill up the registration form every year?
Yes, you have to register you child every year. In order to update information, accept policies and choose the class day. We DO NOT do registration for next level automatically.
Fees
$150 for one student
$270 for two students
$390 for three students
$60 for each additional above 3
Sacramental Preparation Fees
$75 First Communion (2nd, EM2, MS2 Grades)
$75 Confirmation (8, HS2 Grades)
*This fee covers the Spiritual Retreats, activities and ceremony expenses.
Make your payment using any of the following options:
Religious Education Office:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
(Credit Card-Cash-Check)
Mail a Check: Made payable to: St. Anthony of Padua Church, Address: 156 Maxwell Avenue, Hightstown, NJ 08520, Attn: Religious Education Office-Viviana Bonilla
Online
***Email a copy or picture of your payment confirmation to lucia@stanthonyreligioused.org
You can also use Venmo: @stanthonychurch: Venmo
In the section “What’s it for?” please write: PREP and your child’s name
***Email a copy or picture of your payment confirmation to lucia@stanthonyreligioused.org