Our Hope and Our Promise In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, we, the people of the Catholic Church of Trenton, are called to proclaim and advance the Kingdom of God in the New Jersey Counties of Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean.

Within the diversity of our ages, races, classes, ministries and conditions of life, we are made one by our Baptism in Christ.

United with Jesus, the Eternal Shepherd, with our Holy Father, the Universal Shepherd and with our Bishop, the local Shepherd, we form a community of Faith called to worship God, celebrate the Sacraments and teach the Good News.

Responding to our call to discipleship, we reach out in love and service to all, ever striving to advance the cause of peace and justice in the Name of Our Lord Jesus. As pilgrims conscious of our sinfulness and need for reconciliation, we seek renewal always in the Light of Christ.

Inspired by our Patroness, Mary of the Assumption, we joyfully wait in hope to hear the Lord's words: "Come, you have My Father's blessing. Inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world."



PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT

1. TO NURTURE A STRONG FAITH LIFE, by coming to know and love Jesus through the Scriptures

2. TO ENCOURAGE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, including family, parish and religious education. To achieve spiritual fulfillment through the trilogy of teaching by parents, catechists and the church.

3. TO INTRODUCE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE WONDERS OF GOD'S CREATION. Religious concepts will be presented through drawings, stories, songs and prayers to help the children develop a sense of belonging to Christian community.

4. TO DEVELOP AND NURTURE OUR CHRISTIAN MORALS AND BELIEFS, and to incorporate them into today's lifestyle. To provide an example for the children to follow in leading an active Catholic life.

5. TO AFFIRM AN EMERGING SENSE OF SELF WORTH in having been created by and continuing to be loved by God.

6. TO PREPARE FOR CHRISTIAN ADULTHOOD, by preparing for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. To build on the children's natural ability and need to celebrate the Sacraments.



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