Religious Education

St. John's Religious Education program caters to individuals who attend public school or homeschooling, allowing them to receive religious education outside of the traditional Catholic school setting. Our Wednesday evening classes cover various aspects of Catholic doctrine, biblical teachings, sacraments, and the liturgical year. Our classes include sacramental preparation for children who are preparing for their First Holy Communion and Confirmation. These sacraments are important milestones in the faith journey of a Catholic, and our religious education program ensures that participants fully understand and embrace their significance.

Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, varying according to age groups. Children often start with basic prayers, stories from Scripture, and learning about the lives of saints. As students progress, they study more complex teachings, such as the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the Sacraments. Older students explore themes like Catholic social teachings, morality, and the history of the Church, preparing them for adult responsibilities as Catholics.

While religious education classes usually take place within a structured classroom setting, religious education extends beyond those walls. The first catechists in any child’s life are the family members with whom he or she lives. What happens at home – both positive and negative – provides lessons for life. In the family, faith is shared as part of the unfolding of daily life. The home or “domestic church” provides a real place in which a child learns to live his or her faith as well as understanding it.

Our goal is to create a program of lifelong faith formation that is centered in and flows out of the events of Church life. It embraces all ages and generation, promotes faith growth at home and promotes participation in Church life.

Our religious education program occurs each Wednesday from 6:30-7:30pm from September to May each year. Our grade levels range from first grade through high school.

Please contact the parish office, (918) 423-0810, to find out more about enrollment.