Second graders celebrate the sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Parents and catechists are involved in the preparation process. The beginning of the year focuses on Reconciliation and receiving the gift of God’s Mercy. The second half the children continue their journey with Christ learning more about the Mass and Eucharist. Contact the Faith Formation Director for more information.
Faith Formation
Youth Faith Formation Registration
Faith Formation News
The 2025 – 2026 Religious Education year at St John’s will again be held as two sessions for Kindergarten-8th grade beginning on September 10th.
K-5: 5:30-6:30
6th-8th: 6:45-7:45
Wednesday Night High School Youth Ministry begins September 3rd. Confirmation students have some meeting dates in August, so please contact Gaby Finnegan for the most recent calendar. Please register all your children entering Kindergarten-12th grade. Invoices will be sent at a later time.
Tuition and fee rates are as follows:
K/8: $80 for 1 child; $140 for two children; $180 +$20 per child book fee for three or more children
2nd grade Sacramental Preparation Materials: $40 per child
K/8 for families not registered at St John’s: $100 per child
YM: $20 per child
Confirmation Preparation Materials (one-time fee): $95 per child
Tuition and fees are waived for catechists (teachers), assistant or co-catechists, classroom helpers, and small group leaders.
If you anticipate any difficulty with the tuition and fees, please contact Ed to discuss options.
Finally, please continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will send us more good catechists and other volunteers, and that God will bless all of our young people and their families.
Thank you,
Ed Anderson, Director of Faith Formation
Faith formation Calendar
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Call to Discipleship: Are you Called to be a Catechist?
The ministry of catechesis is greatly important. The work of a Catechist or Assistant Catechist is a beautiful ministry in which one is called by Christ. The call to be a Catechist is a call to discipleship: to build relationships with children and families and share our Catholic faith. Contact the Director of Faith Formation to learn how you can be involved.
Sacramental Preparation
St. John’s Confirmation is a 1-year preparation process during the 9th-grade year. Confirmation candidates immerse themselves in group study, retreat experiences, service projects and personal prayer. For more information, contact the Youth Minister or Director of Faith Formation.
