"To teach and to lead others to faith is the task of every preacher and of each believer." - St. Thomas Aquinas
Faith Formation of Children
Catholic children attending non-Catholic schools are welcomed to participate in St. John's Faith Formation Program. Program Classes include students from Grades K-8
Textbooks used: Grades K, RCL Benziger, Stories of God's Love and Grade 8 & Home Study: Be My Disciples
Fees include textbooks, supplies and resources needed for Religious Education. Please note: No student will ever be denied Religious Education based on financial reasons.
Attendance in the faith formation program is a requirement for all children preparing to celebrate the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Parents/Guardians must register their child each year for the following school year. All new students are required to supply a copy of his/her baptismal certificate along with their registration form.
St. John the Evangelist also provides faith formation for special needs students. To learn more about St. John the Evangelist Faith Formation or to register for classes, contact Mirela Tarabokija, Director of Religious Education by phone at: 201-944-4346 or by email at: religiouseducation@stjohnleonia.org
Catechists Catechists are volunteers who are interviewed and screened to discern their calling to the catechetical ministry. All catechists are formally commissioned to Ministry of the Word in September at Mass as they begin their ministry. All catechists share a common goal toward full certification to be increasingly effective in the classroom. All catechists are required to complete Protecting God's Children Certification.
The Director of Religious Education is always a presence to all catechists guiding and nurturing them in their ministry.
St. John's Parish is continually in search of catechists and/or aides. All are welcome! If you are interested in volunteering for this important Ministry, please contact Mirela Tarabokija, Director of Religious Education by phone at: 201-944-4346 or by email at: religiouseducation@stjohnleonia.org