Faith Formation
Bring the questions.
Help your family grow in faith and prepare for the sacraments. You do not need to have everything figured out.
A place for every age.
We work hard each year to plan and implement new and creative ways for children to learn about their Catholic faith, and to engage the whole family in the process.
Ages 2–5
Kidz Korner
Selected Sundays, 10:15–11:30 AM. Dates are on the parish calendar. Parish office: 201-891-1122
Grades K–5
Gather the Children
Children’s Liturgy of the Word on selected Sundays at the 10:30 AM Mass.
Donna Gormley, to volunteer: 201-370-6173 · dgormley27@gmail.com
Donna Jackson, Office: 201-891-1122 ext. 229 · DonnaJ@saintelizabeths.orgKindergarten–grade 6
Religious education
Explore religious education and First Communion preparation. The Religious Education Office has current class placement, schedules and availability.
Pat Khanjian: 201-891-3262 ext. 226 · PatK@saintelizabeths.org
First Reconciliation and Communion
Preparation is commonly in second grade.
Jackie Heemskerk: 201-891-1122 ext. 228 · Jackieh@saintelizabeths.org
Summer, grades 3–6
Summer program
Summer 2027 registration is planned to open in January 2027.
Susan Jansson: 201-891-1122 ext. 217 · Susan@saintelizabeths.org
Lindsey Krug: summerreligioused@saintelizabeths.orgGrades 7–8
Confirmation
Find the program calendar, preparation resources and service information.
Jackie Heemskerk: 201-891-1122 ext. 228 · Jackieh@saintelizabeths.org
Susan Jansson: 201-891-1122 ext. 217 · Susan@saintelizabeths.org
Deacon John LaDuca: 201-891-1122 ext. 225 · JLaduca@saintelizabeths.orgFamilies
Family safety resources
The parish’s child-safety lesson resources and volunteer requirements.
So will you
Questions of your own
Children are not the only ones asking.
Ask for someone by name.
They can place your child, answer your question, or point you to the right person.
Pat Khanjian, Religious Education: 201-891-3262 ext. 226 · PatK@saintelizabeths.org
Jackie Heemskerk, Sacramental Coordinator: 201-891-1122 ext. 228 · Jackieh@saintelizabeths.org
Susan Jansson, Pastoral Coordinator, Religious Education: 201-891-1122 ext. 217 · Susan@saintelizabeths.org
Deacon John LaDuca: 201-891-1122 ext. 225 · JLaduca@saintelizabeths.org
Father Robert Burkot: FrRobert@saintelizabeths.org