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Catholic Education

St. John offers many opportunities for parishioners to learn about and deepen their faith. Follow the links below to learn more about these opportunities.

Religious Education
St John’s offers weekly classes for children from Kindergarten through grade eight. These classes are offered on Sunday morning and afternoon at 10:30am and 1:15pm respectively in the St. John School from September through May. Registration for the 2007-2008 school year closed as of August 31, 2007. Registrations for the 2008-2009 year will begin in the spring of 2008. For additional information, please call 540-347-2922 x212.

Youth Program
St. John’s Catholic Youth Group provides high school teens of the parish an opportunity to grow in their faith and understanding of what it means to be a Catholic and to lead a Catholic/Sacramental life as an adolescent. Youth Group meets on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at the Parish Center. For special events throughout the year please see the Bulletin. For additional information about our Youth Program, please call 540-347-2922 x207.

Adult Formation
St John offers a number of opportunities for adults to deepen their understanding of Christian teaching and the Word of God.

  • RCIA/RCIC
    RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a program for adults who are inquiring about the Catholic faith.   RCIA classes are offered each Monday evening at 7:30 in St. John School. RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) is a program for children that have reached the age of reason but who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism and/or Holy Communion and Confirmation. RCIC classes are offered each Sunday from 10:30-11:45am in St. John School through the RE program.
  • Scripture Study
    Periodically throughout the year we offer Scripture study classes. Beginning in mid-September Thursday evening Scripture Study will be on the Book of Job. The study group meets from 7:30-8:30pm in the St. John School Library. Classes are informal and drop-ins are welcome. Additional information is published as needed  in the Bulletin.
  • Marriage Preparation
    Contact the parish office at least six months before the wedding.
  • Parent’s Baptismal Preparation
    A class for new parents who have not previously had a child baptized at St. John. Classes are offered on the first Saturday and second Wednesday of each month. To schedule a Baptism and/or class, please call 540-347-2922..
  • Ministry of Moms Sharing (M.O.M.S.)
    The Ministry of Moms Sharing (M.O.M.S.) group offers occasional spiritual/adult education activities as well as play days, MOMS Night Out and other events. The MOMS group also sponsors  periodic Red Cross Blood Drives. 

Traditions of Roman Catholic Homes 
St. John the Evangelist’s Chapter of T.O.R.C.H. provides a support group for home schooling families to encourage  learning in a faith-filled environment. For information about the Home School program, please call Chris Galvin at 540-937-3355.