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Save this webpage to your Religious EducationMrs. Sherin Murphy, D.R.E., 540-347-2922, Ext. 209, smurphy@stjohntheevangelistschool.org
Welcome to the Religious Education website for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. It is the mission of the religious education department to ensure that our young people receive a proper formation of the Catholic faith in all its breadth and authenticity. Please take your time to look around the website. If you have any further questions for me, please feel free to contact the Religious Ed Office. May God bless you.
If you are new to our program, all of our classes are held in the parish school. In case of inclement weather: For Monday and Tuesday evening Sessions, the RE program will follow the Fauquier County “after school” cancellations (www.fcps1.org) For all Sessions, please check the www.stjohntheevangelist.org or call 540-347-2922 and press 5 on your telephone keypad. First Penance Important Dates: All children Baptized at a parish different from St. John's, must have a copy of their Baptismal Certificate turned in to the Parish Office ASAP (at the Retreat at the latest!)
First Penance Our First Penance / First Reconciliation for all children who are currently registered in a St. John's Religious Ed program to receive this Sacrament, will be held Saturday, February 18th.
Parents
should drop off and sign in their children by 10:15am in Mercy Hall.
To help your child prepare for this sacrament, please make sure that
they are comfortable in saying their prayers by themselves. A copy of the
following aides may be found by clicking on their titles: Everyone should: U dress appropriately for this auspicious occasion!!
U
remember that we will be in a
sacred place and that quiet, reverent U remember that this is a joyous occasion!! First Communion Dress Code (click here) CONFIRMATION 2012 - For those 7th grade students who are "registered" through Religious Ed. Other Links: A Child's Guide for an Examination of Conscience Information on How to Pray the Rosary Information about Eucharistic Adoration Religious Items Needed: HOLY CARDS, CROSSES, SMALL STATUES, MEDALS, & ROSARIES
Registration InformationReligious Education classes began on August 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2011. Your family must be registered with St. John the Evangelist Parish to attend Religious Education (RE) classes. RE Registration forms must be filled out entirely (front and back). Follow all of the directions on the forms. Please note that Email is the primary mode of communication for RE. Return all of the forms with complete payment to St. John's RE. If any of your children were baptized outside of this parish, and you have not already supplied us with a copy of each child's baptismal record, you will need to supply a copy for us. Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation are two-year programs. They receive First Communion in second (2nd) grade and Confirmation, in eighth (8th) grade. They must be enrolled in both 1st and 2nd, and both 7th and 8th to receive these sacraments. If your child attended the first year at another parish or Catholic school, a letter from the Director of Religious Ed or principal must accompany the registration. The letter should state for how long the child has had religious education. If your child is to receive a Sacrament next year, the Sacramental Fee applies (except for current 8th graders going into 9th grade.) If your child has missed an making an important sacrament, please contact the Parish Office. Classroom placement will be based on available class space. Payment plans are available. All children who are not attending a Catholic school should be enrolled in Religious Education classes. To receive an early discount the RE registration forms (3 pages) must be received by the RE Office before June 1st. A late fee will be charged for all Registration Forms turned in to the RE Office on August 1st or later. Late registrations will be accepted until October 1. High School classes are available on Mondays Session C (5-6pm).
Only $50 registration fee. Over 30 students have already signed
up! 2011-2012: We offer classes in these Sessions
Additional link: For CATECHISTS/ASSISTANTS:As most of you are well aware, the Diocese of Arlington requires that all adults who have substantial contact with children undergo background checks and take part in the Virtus Training Seminar. These are requirements of the diocese and not suggestions. Therefore, if any of these requirements are outstanding it is up to you to meet them as soon as possible. What if I still need to complete background check paperwork? Please contact me as soon as possible and we will make arrangements to make this happen. What if I still need to participate in a Virtus Training Seminar? The steps are extremely simple: 1. Go to the home page for Virtus Online. 2. In the left-hand column, click on 'Registration'. 3. Click on , 'Begin the Registration Process'. 4. In the box which reads
'Select your Organization'. scroll down to 5. Next you will be prompted to choose a user name and password. 6. From here follow the remaining prompts.
Volunteer Ministries in Religious Education:
Teachers and Aides receive preferences on class assignments for their children. Aides are expected to substitute for the teacher when needed. Teachers and aides must submit the signed Oath of Fidelity to the Church.
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Do
you have any religious items in your house that are no longer used? Do you
receive religious items in the mail from those organizations seeking
donations and you have no idea what to do with those items? Well the
Religious Ed program could definitely use them! Please drop them off at the
Parish Office and you will be blessed with many heavenly rewards!