Faith Formation
"A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can an evil tree bring forth good fruit.”
Parents play the most important role in their child’s faith formation. It is important for parents to take time to enrich their own faith lives on a regular basis in order to nourish their child’s spiritual development. The links below are excellent resources to help parents and all family members on their personal faith journey.

NCEA strengthens Catholic school communities by providing professional development, formation, leadership and advocacy.

Get news directly from the Vatican about church and world events, listen to messages from Pope Francis, and more.

Daily readings, prayer and worship, beliefs and teachings, issues and action, the bible and more.

Local news about faith issues in New Jersey, upcoming events, and messages from Bishop Checchio.

Find weekly church bulletins with upcoming events and opportunities to enrich your faith through adult study, pilgrimages, volunteering, prayer groups and more.
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Eucharistic Adoration is held in the chapel at the back of Saint Philip and Saint James Church every day. It is open to anyone who would like to sit in silence before the Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Adoration is held in the chapel at the back of Saint Philip and Saint James Church. This is one of the best ways to recharge your spirit and refocus your mind, body and soul on Christ.
Monday-Saturday: 8:30am-11:00pm
Sunday: 12:00-11:00pm

Family members and friends of SSPJ School are invited to join the students at Holy Mass once a month. Mass is held in the school gym and begins at 10:00am.
2019-2020 School Masses
August 26
September 6
September 29
November 1 (All Saints Day)
December 6
January 10
February 3
February 26 (Ash Wednesday)
March 6
April 3
April 21 (Ascension)
May 1
June 5
SSPJ School encourages family members and friends to participate in these faith-sharing events with our students during the school year.
2019-2020 Additional Family Faith Events
January 24: March for Life @ Washington, D.C.
February 7: 8th Grade Confirmation @ SPSJ Church
May 12: Living Rosary & May Crowning @ SPSJ Church
May 2: 2nd Grade First Holy Communion @ SPSJ Church