GIFT Ministry Mission Statement: To offer developmentally appropriate
programs, activities and catechesis to promote personal and
spiritual growth for children in grades Kindergarten through 12.

GIFT classes begin September 27th, 28th and 30th.
Sunday Classes for Grades K-5 meet 9:45am-10:45am on 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/20
Monday classes for Grades 1-5 meet 6:15pm-7:15pm on 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7, 12/21
Wednesday Classes for Grades 6-8 meet 7-8:15pm on: 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16
Sunday classes for Grades 9 & 10 meet 7-9pm on: 9/27, 10/18, 11/15, 12/13
Journey Retreat for Grade 9 students 11/1

Welcome to faith formation classes for this new school year!  Things will look a little different but our goal is always the same: to help our young parishioners and their families Grow In Faith Together!
Please be aware of the following adjustments due to Coronavirus; we are required to follow the same guidelines as public schools in NJ.

• All students must wear a mask to Gift Class.
• All students and Catechists must have a temperature check before entering the building.  Drop off will be outside the school building in order to accommodate these temperature checks.  Parents will NOT be able to accompany students into the building.
• All students will receive their own book for this year that will be brought home and returned for each class.
• All students in grades K-8 will be provided with their own pencil/pen case labeled with their name, to use for Gift class.  It will not go home.  High school students can bring their own pen or pencil.
• Classes sizes will be smaller this year in order to accommodate social distancing guidelines, about 8 or 9 students per class.
• The school building will undergo a thorough cleaning before and after use by the GIFT program.

Classes begin the week of Sunday, September 27^th.  Our Fall calendar can be found above.  *Please note that our Sunday classes meet at a new time: 9:45am-10:45am.

We invite you to return to Mass; attend in the way that is most comfortable for your family!  We have Mass indoors at 5pm on Saturdays and at 11am on Sundays, please register using the following link: https://goodcounsel.org/mass-registration 
Our 8am Mass is being held outdoors, weather permitting.  You can receive the Eucharist AND be surrounded by God’s beautiful creation!  Be sure to bring your own lawn chairs and a blanket to stay warm.  No registration required, see our website for further information: https://goodcounsel.org/special-events 
If you have a child in kindergarten thru 4th grade and they are interested in joining the Children’s Outdoor End of Mass Team, please contact Barbara Brown via text 973-632-0071 or email her at choirdirector@goodcounsel.org.
Finally, your family can live-stream our 11am Mass to worship right in your home.  Use this link to join in celebrating together weekly on Sundays: https://goodcounsel.org/live-streaming  You can also find the live-streamed 11am Mass on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Our-Lady-of-Good-Counsel-Church-121054731242478/?ref=bookmarks